Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials

Introduction

The Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials is an opportunity to acquire the professional skills and knowledge needed to excel as a management consultant. This course is designed for those looking to enhance their consultancy expertise and expand their professional horizons. The course covers all essential aspects of management consulting, and provides a solid foundation for aspiring consultants to build upon.

Throughout the program, participants will engage in intensive, hands-on training that covers both theoretical and practical elements of management consulting. The course is highly participative and emphasises the importance of group work and case studies to reinforce learning.

With the support of experienced mentors, students will learn a wide range of consultancy tools and techniques that can be applied to real-world situations. The course also covers various other important aspects such as consultancy cycle, client relationship, ethics and code of conduct, project management, research methods, communication, change management and risk management.

At the end of the course, participants are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a consultant, as well as to advise and support clients on a wide range of consultancy projects.

About the Course Director

TONY LAVENDER RD MBA FRSA FCMI FIC CMC

Tony Lavender is the Director of Consultancy and Development International (see www.cdiuk.org) and is a highly experienced consultant and trainer. He previously served in the UK Ministry of Defence as a Principle Internal Consultant and the UK Cabinet Office as the Deputy Director of the Civil Service College responsible for consultancy training. He has worked in 20 countries providing consultancy and training.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the essential aspects of consultancy and what the consultancy cycle is
• Develop the ability to effectively communicate and present recommendations to clients
• Understand a range of consultancy tools and techniques and how to apply them to real-world situations
• Learn about the professional expectations of working as a management consultant, including advice for starting an independent consulting practice
• Understand the ethical considerations and responsibilities of management consultants
• Learn about change management and its role in consulting
• Learn about risk management and how to identify and manage risks in consulting assignments
• Understand the requirements of the new ISO 20700 standard and apply it to real-life projects