Consulting Skills for Professionals


Duration : 3 months (Certificate Program)
Classroom : 3 Days (24 Hrs)
Self-Study Hours : 22:00 Hrs

Course Contents

Essentials of External Consulting
External Consulting: The Basics
The External Consultant's Skill Base
External Consulting Qualities

The Client-Consultant Relationship
Client Expectations
The Entry Phase
Creating a Partnership

Diagnosing and Planning
Evaluating the Strategic Position
Planning and Implementation

Managing Delivery
Managing Consulting Projects
Managing and Resolving Problems
The Consultant as Change Agent

Evaluation and Review
Evaluating Your Performance
Completing the Contract
Personal Development

Consulting with the External Client Simulation
In this live, multi-path, Interactive simulation, you are a consultant at LocoMotion Think Tank. Your assignment is to advise Automation Control Inc., a technology management company , on the possible acquisition of Data Query Limited, a database management company. You are taking over the client from Clark who is retiring.

Target Audience
Anyone with some specialist knowledge and general management experience who has recently moved, or is considering moving, into external consulting.
Pre-requisite
None
Delivery Method
This program is delivered in a blended format. Besides the classroom sessions, as homework and practise, students will get access to high-quality and interactive online self-learning eLearning content that can be accessed at any time as per learner convenience.
RealSims:
This course includes Real Life Simulation that enhance the interactive courseware experience by immersing learners in rich media, task-based, multipath simulations to provide realistic practice in t h e business subjects being taught. RealSims give learners the opportunity to practice new skills in an experiencerich, risk-free environment. With integrated links to their corresponding course modules, RealSims provide a uniquely powerful learning experience that allows the learner to immediately apply newly gained knowledge to challenging business situations.