Online Class: Management Consultant 101

This course on management consulting covers a wide variety of topics that include an overview of the field, how to build a client strategy, how to help organizations with process improvements, and how to pick and conduct interventions that can help organizations better achieve their goals and objectives.

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  • 12
    Lessons
  • 14
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 511
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering Management Consulting: A Holistic Blueprint to Excellence

Venturing into the dynamic world of management consulting? Or perhaps seeking to fortify your existing knowledge? Dive into this meticulously curated course that encapsulates the very essence of management consulting, providing an all-encompassing perspective on the multifaceted facets of this profession.

From the fundamental overview of the consulting landscape to the intricate nuances of crafting potent client strategies, this course transcends the conventional. It doesn’t just stop at outlining processes; it propels you into the realm of intervention, guiding you on tailoring transformative solutions that empower organizations to soar beyond their goals.

Course Highlights:

  • 360° Overview: Grasp the expansive realm of management consulting, exploring its impact across various sectors—be it a thriving private entity, a purpose-driven non-profit, or a government organization.

  • In-depth Assessments: Navigate comprehensive sections on crucial assessments, encompassing project management, change dynamics, quality audits, and more, ensuring you're armed with a thorough diagnostic toolkit.

  • Actionable Insights: Uncover practical arenas like industrial engineering, operations management, and strategic planning. Enhance your repertoire with tools such as the SWOT analysis, ensuring a multi-dimensional approach to problem-solving.

  • Bridging Theory and Practice: Dive deep into real-world applications, exploring how concepts like management by objective or organizational psychology translate into tangible results.

  • Auditing Acumen: Become proficient in diverse auditing practices, from financial audits to consultant-specific evaluations. Recognize the importance of international standards, like ISO, in shaping quality benchmarks.

  • Beyond the Basics: Embrace evolving paradigms such as emerging technologies and their implications, driving change management with finesse, and leveraging certifications to bolster credibility.

This course isn’t merely an informational repository—it’s a transformative journey. Whether you're an aspiring consultant, an in-house expert, a coach, or an auditor, this course promises to elevate your perspective, skills, and methodologies. Be part of a journey that doesn’t just teach but inspires, equipping you with the acumen to shape organizations, drive innovation, and make an indelible mark in the world of management consulting. Dive in and redefine excellence!

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  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.8 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(445 votes)

Lesson 1: Management Consulting Overview

52 Points
A consultant can analyze problems in an organization and help develop plans for improvement. Additional lesson topics: What the heck does a consultant DO, exactly?; Consulting Fees: A Guide For Independent Consultants Consultant Journal Guides Volume 1 ; What are Management Consultants Part 1; The Consultant's Toolkit: High-Impact Questionnaires, Activities and How-to Guides for Diagnosing and Solving Client Problems
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2: Developing a Client Business Strategy for the Consultant

50 Points
A consultant must look at where client need is and adapt to it, providing the service to meet the need. Additional lesson topics: What Is Organizational Psychology?; Several reasons why Companies spend $2 million to hire Management Consultants; Management Consulting Business Plan
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3: Identify Improvements, Develop a Philosophy, and Be Competitive

50 Points
This is the section on identifying improvements and strengths. In addition to this topic and how the consultant can help, we also will look at developing an organizational philosophy going forward and how clients can be competitive. Additional lesson topics: 14 Skills Entrepreneurs Need to Win Clients; How to Create a Company Philosophy; Personal SWOT Analysis Example; Examples of Corporate Philosophy; Analyzing Your Business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4: Intervention Activities

50 Points
This section is on intervention activities and how management consultants can help. Additional lesson topics: Management for All Posts; Several Steps to High Performance Coaching Skills
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5: Project Management

50 Points
In this section, we will cover some of the basics of project management and how the management consultant can help an organization. Additional lesson topics: What is project management?; Four Functions of Management: Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling; Several best practices for successful project management; Several Powerful Task Management Tips For Time-Efficient Project Managers
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6: Quality and Quality Management

50 Points
Quality management can help an organization to create and deliver a product or service that has consistently good quality. Additional lesson topics: How An ISO 9001 Management Review Should Look
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7 - Assessment Area and "How-To" Guide: Audits

50 Points
A quality audit involves a process of looking at a quality system. An internal or external auditor or team can conduct such an audit. Additional lesson topics: Quality Audit Preparation; Quality Assurance Audit
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8: Change Management

50 Points
Let's first look at a definition of change management that a consultant could use when working with a client. Additional lesson topics: 10 Principles of Change Management; What is change management?; What Is Change Management
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9: Process Improvement

50 Points
Process improvement continues to be an important area for improvement organizations. Additional lesson topics: Five Tools for Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma; Process Improvement: Six Sigma and Kaizen Methodologies
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10: Standards Compliance

50 Points
Consultants can help an organization prepare for an audit that shows an organization is certified as meeting ISO requirements. Additional lesson topics: Standards
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11: Organizational Development

50 Points
Consultants can advise and provide information on how development within an organization is ongoing. Additional lesson topics: Human Resources Organizational Development Consultant, Career Video from drkit.org; What Is Organizational Development?
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12: Business and Management Coaching

400 Points
In general, business and management coaching (also called "corporate coaching" or "leadership coaching") refers to a consultant working with a person to achieve a professional goal. Additional lesson topics: Career Advice; What is the difference between business consulting and management consulting?
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Exam 12
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
952
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what a Management Consultant is and what to expect from management consulting as a career.
  • Develop a client business strategy.
  • Identify improvements, develop a philosophy, and be competitive.
  • Define intervention activities.
  • Describe project management.
  • Recognize quality and quality management.
  • Summarize audit procedures.
  • Identify change management processes.
  • Describe steps involved for process improvement.
  • Determine standards compliance.
  • Summarize organizational development.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Management Consultant 101
Course Number: 9770478
Lessons Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars (445 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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