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Building a Consulting Business

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Summary

Price
£395 inc VAT
Or £65.83/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
200 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

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Overview

Building a Consulting Business

Certificate in Building a Consulting Business. Additional CPD Accredited Building a Consulting Business certificate with 30 CPD points available without extra study. This Building a Consulting Business course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Today’s business environment isn’t focused on 9-to-5, lifelong, static positions like it was decades ago. Our world is constantly shifting and evolving, meaning that businesses (and workers) must evolve with it. As a result of this shift, consultants have more opportunities than ever before. This course will show you how to build a business as a consultant.

This self-paced programme is available 24/7 providing you with the flexibility to train at the pace, location and time of your choosing. Certificate of achievement can be claimed on course completion. College registration, tutor support, course materials and additional supporting material are all included in the course fee.

Achievement

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Course media

Description

Building a Consulting Business

What Will Students Learn?

  • Define the term “consultants” and explain their role in today’s business world
  • Identify consulting opportunities
  • Create a business strategy that includes a business plan, budget, marketing plan, fee structure, and resources
  • Use social media and networking skills to grow your consulting business
  • Protect your work with contracts
  • Identify ways to stay on top of trends and changes

Course Syllabus

Unit 1 : How to Start a Consulting Business

This Building a Consulting Business unit covers the following key topics:

  • Business Building Blocks
  • Estimating Personal Expenses
  • Projecting Business Expenses
  • Setting Income Targets
  • Setting Your Base Hourly Rate
  • Developing Financial Budgets and Projections
  • Setting up a Fee Structure

Unit 2 : Developing a Business Plan

This Building a Consulting Business unit covers the following key topics:

  • Creating a Business Plan
  • Creating Your Brand
  • Developing Your Business Structure
  • Designing Your Contact Information
  • Creating Promotional Materials
  • Gathering Resources

Unit 3 : Creating a Sales and Marketing Strategy

This Building a Consulting Business unit covers the following key topics:

  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Consumer and Market Analysis
  • Analyzing the Competition
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Analyzing Distribution Channels
  • Creating a Marketing Plan
  • Leveraging Social Media
  • Branding 101
  • Developing Your Brand Name
  • Types of Logos

Course Benefits:

  • Full Tutor Support
  • Self paced, no fixed schedules
  • Available to students anywhere in the world
  • 24/7 Access to the LMS (Learning Management System)
  • Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials

Course Material

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

  • Online course materials
  • Question papers
  • Additional Supporting Material
  • Useful Links

Course assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.

Tutor Support

When you enrol on a course with CPD Courses you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.

Who is this course for?

Building a Consulting Business

Requirements

Building a Consulting Business

There is no particular entry requirement. We do not ask for any previous qualification or experience.

Certificate of Completion from CPD

FREE PDF Certificate

If you need hard copy of this certificate you will pay £25 + postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK)

Career path

Building a Consulting Business

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