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Online Class: Business Consulting 101

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Course (no Certificate)   =   $45.00
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Course Description

Do you have strong business skills? Can you analyze information and construct a recommendation on a course of action? Do you have good communication, observation and character analysis abilities? Then you could be a good candidate to provide business consulting services.

Organizations of all types – commercial, nonprofit and government – seek outside assistance to enhance their performances. A business consultant can uncover issues, solve problems and determine new opportunities on behalf of your clients. In this course you can learn if this fast-paced, exciting and financially rewarding industry is for you.

We discuss specialized consulting and comprehensive management consulting. You'll learn who the major firms are and how you can become a part of those companies. This course will provide guidance on qualifications and certifications that are required to become a consultant with an existing firm. And we'll show you what you need to start a consulting business.

We'll give you insight into the six phases of problem solving and introduce you to Root Cause Analysis. Included in the course are a discussion of data analysis and an examination of qualitative and quantitative strategies. You will also learn how to conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis.

Finally, we'll cover some important steps to consider when opening a consulting business, and how to attract and retain good paying accounts.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Becoming a Consultant

Consultants are hired by companies, government entities and nonprofit organizations to help assess its problems, plan its future, or improve operational efficiency and profits.

Lesson 2: Client Relations

To be successful in your role, you will need to bring more than just your business knowledge or technical expertise to the job; you need to be a master of persuasion.

Lesson 3: Understanding Personal Dynamics

Your ability to influence the decision-makers and solve problems will be greatly enhanced by your ability to uncover how the organization's interpersonal relationships are conducted.

Lesson 4: Consulting Professions

A consultant can specialize in a particular field or offer expertise that is needed across industry lines.

Lesson 5: Management Consulting

Management consulting is a comprehensive approach to improving an organization's performance.

Lesson 6: Qualifications & Certifications

Generally, a college degree will likely be required by most consulting agencies, but it is not always demanded if you possess certain skills that are applicable to the project.

Lesson 7: Problem Solving

One of the key components to successfully completing a consulting project is problem solving. Problem solving is a tool, a skill and a process.

Lesson 8: SWOT Analysis

One of the most used analysis techniques is a model called Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis (SWOT). SWOT is a tool for auditing an organization and its environment.

Lesson 9: Qualitative Analysis

Data analysis is a practice in which raw data is ordered and organized so that useful information can be extracted from it.

Lesson 10: Quantitative Analysis

Quantitative Analysis is a business or financial analysis technique that seeks to understand a client's behavior by using mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement and research.

Lesson 11: Starting a Consulting Business

Often a small business owner must coordinate the marketing, planning, financial and management duties, along with the workload of an engagement.

Lesson 12: Getting Accounts

Even with the expertise and experience in your chosen field, promoting your consulting business is essential to success.

Additional Information

Course Title : Business Consulting 101
CEU Value :

1.1 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 8900052
Course Type : Professional Development
Course URL :

http://businessconsulting.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

John Chouinard

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $45.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $70.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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