Prepare to become a consultant with this end-to-end, job-aligned program that teaches you how consulting works in the real world, including how to diagnose problems, design solutions, manage engagements, and deliver measurable outcomes. This consultant course covers core consulting frameworks, stakeholder communication, project planning, and professional deliverable standards used across management, operations, human resources (HR), and other consulting domains.
During this professional consultant training program, you will learn in-demand consulting essentials, such as diagnosing problems, designing solutions, managing engagements, and delivering outcomes with professional documentation and communication standards.
Upon successful course completion, you will leave with repeatable processes and templates (proposal, contract, SOW, reports) and complete a capstone scenario with a full proposal/action plan and presentation to demonstrate your job readiness.
Instructor(s):Cho Phillips is a career-training strategist, entrepreneur, and educator with more than 30 years of experience helping people launch careers, build businesses, and succeed as independent professionals. Throughout her work, she has guided entrepreneurs and small business owners in clarifying their value, structuring their services, pricing confidently, and delivering results with professionalism—skills at the heart of a successful career in business.
As the founder of Lovegevity, Inc., Cho has developed and published workforce-focused training programs that bridge real-world business execution with practical skill-building. Cho is also the Executive Director of The Societygal Foundation and serves on its board, supporting education and career development initiatives that help women move forward through training, opportunity, and community.
Ms. Phillips is frequently featured in the media as an expert on Career Training, Professional Certifications, and Continuing Education for Entrepreneurs and Workforce Development, reflecting her long-standing commitment to practical, outcomes-driven education.
She has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Washington Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Las Vegas Sun and a guest on the BBC, NBC, UPN, WB as well as many other local television and radio stations across the United States, Ireland, and the UK. She lives in Northern California with her family.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Any word processing application (not included in enrollment).
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
- Introduction to Consulting
- Foundations of Consulting Practice
- The Consulting Process
- Managing Consulting Engagements
- Ethics, Professionalism & Legal Issues
- Practice Development & Business Skills
- Tools, Technology & Industry Trends
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