The main advantage of consulting is objectivity so it is clear to understand why many of the more successful consultants operate independently. The consulting industry has enjoyed significant growth during the last ten years, averaging between 20 - 25 per cent growth depending upon market sector. It is probably the most exciting industry to be involved in at the moment and is certainly one of the most lucrative.
A problem for many independent consultants is that they are often expected to be employed for the same reasons as an employee, namely the qualifications and experience featured in their CV. This is acceptable for interim management consultants, where they are looking for clients that will outsource to them, but most independent consultants usually want to be more proactive than this in order to have more control over their corporate destiny.
The Postgraduate Certified Professional Consultant (CPC) course focuses upon developing and implementing a tangible consulting service, together with clearly targeted client organizations, which ultimately makes independent consultants more proactive about the way that they achieve business and implement their service. Students achieve credibility by developing their consulting service as well as their client ledger during the programme.
Certified Professional Consultant Programme Objectives
1. Personal analysis - (part one)
2. Service planning - (part one)
3. Market research and development - (part one)
4. Client partner strategic alliances - (part one)
5. Service development - (part one)
6. Service implementation - (part one)
7. Service management - (part one)
8. Practice management - (part one)
9. Strategy plan - (part one)
10. Business development - (part one)
Course Specification For The CPC
Tuition Fee £12,000
Plus VAT @ 17.5 per cent.
ABS grade (CPC)
Time 2 years
Registered with the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).
Eligible for student Career Development Loan (CDL).
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