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Level 5 Professional Consulting Course Online

Cost£650.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyChartered Management Institute
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About this course

Certificate in Professional Consulting. Study online at your own pace with Brighton School of Business and Management.

The course takes around 3 months and covers the core skills consultants need. You'll develop problem-solving techniques, learn to plan and manage consultancy projects, and build strong client relationships. Communication skills run throughout. You need to be 19 or over and have relevant work experience as a consultant or in a similar role.

You'll finish with a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Consulting.

Who this course is for

For those who are working as Professional Consultants in all sectors or those who are aiming to become a Professional Consultant. The Level 5 Professional Consulting course concentrates on developing the skills required for problem solving, planning and managing consultancy session and communication and developing successful relationships with clients.

Entry requirements

be 19 years of age and over have previous work experience as a consultant in any sector or similar job role

What you will learn

  • You'll develop structured problem-solving approaches used in consultancy work.
  • You'll learn to plan and manage consultancy projects from brief to delivery.
  • You'll practise techniques for running effective consultancy sessions.
  • You'll build skills in professional communication with clients and stakeholders.
  • You'll develop strategies for creating and maintaining successful client relationships.
  • You'll strengthen your ability to analyse business challenges and recommend solutions.

How you will learn

You study online and work through materials at your own pace. A personal tutor supports you throughout. Assessment is included in the course fees and covers the knowledge and skills set out in the CMI qualification. All study materials are provided.

What you will need to bring

Brighton School of Business and Management will confirm anything you need before you start. All study materials are included in the course fees.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior consultant, leads client projects across a specialist sector.
  • Management consultant, advises organisations on strategy and operations.
  • Business consultant, helps companies solve operational or commercial problems.
  • Independent consultant, works with multiple clients on a self-employed basis.
  • Senior manager, oversees teams and drives business performance.
  • Change management consultant, guides organisations through major transitions.

What you could study next

  • CMI Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, suited to consultants moving into executive or director-level roles.
  • A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, which builds on Level 5 management study and opens senior leadership opportunities.
  • Specialist professional qualifications in areas such as project management or change management, depending on your consultancy focus.
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