Certified Consulting Practitioner (CCP) Programme
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Duration: 6 months (3 Months for the Certified Consulting Associate + 3 Additional Months to achieve the Certified Consulting Practitioner)
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Format: Online + Physical Classes + 1-2-1 Mentoring
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Frequency: Twice a Year - January & July
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Fee: $650 USD
Objective: Equip mid-level professionals with advanced consulting skills and application of learning to real world consulting cases.
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Programme Modules​​​
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Month 4: Consulting Business Foundations & Market Positioning
Outcome: Establish a solid foundation for your consulting business while identifying your niche and understanding market dynamics.
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Topics:
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Refining your consulting value proposition.
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Types of consulting services and industries.
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Business models for consulting practices.
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Legal and regulatory requirements for setting up a consultancy.
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Conducting market research and analysis.
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Identifying opportunities and gaps in the market.
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Differentiating your services through branding and positioning.
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Application: Develop a business concept document and a market analysis report with a positioning strategy.
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Month : 5 Client Engagement & Service Delivery
Outcome: Master client acquisition, engagement, and project execution skills.
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Topics:
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Identifying and targeting ideal clients.
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Crafting compelling proposals and pitches.
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Negotiating contracts and managing client expectations.
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Structuring consulting engagements: entry to exit.
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Tools and methodologies for delivering value.
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Measuring impact and outcomes for clients.
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Application: Create a client acquisition and retention plan and design a project plan for a mock consulting engagement.
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Month 6: Real-World Consulting Application
Outcome: Apply your knowledge and skills to hands-on consulting projects.
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Designing a consulting project plan based on client needs.
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Collaborating with peers on a simulated or actual consulting project.
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Presenting findings and actionable recommendations to a client.
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Documenting project outcomes and lessons learned.
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Application: Complete a real or simulated consulting project, including client interaction, problem-solving, and delivering a final report.
Key Features of the CCP Programme
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Practical Assignments: Develop actionable plans for your consulting business.
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Expert Mentoring: Access guidance from seasoned consultants.
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Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with peers and industry professionals.
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Certification: Earn the Certified Consulting Practitioner (CCP) credential.
Outcome: By the end of the 6-month program, participants will have a functional consulting business plan, client acquisition strategies, and the skills to start a consulting practice.