Level 5 Diploma in Professional Consulting
The Level 5 Diploma in Professional Consulting is for internal and external consultants alike. It is suitable for new practitioners, professional development for existing consultants and those thinking of joining the profession.
Achieving the Diploma entitles you to full membership of the Institute of Consulting and eligibility to apply for Certified Consultant Status.. It is part of a suite of management qualifications offered at this level which include Award, Certificate, and Diploma.
The consulting qualifications are also suitable if you are newly appointed or are thinking of a change of career or simply wish to develop an insight into the skills and knowledge needed in the field of consulting.
To achieve the Diploma there are six units to be studied. Some are mandatory others are optional.
Our programme consists of:
Core units: 5029, 5030, 5032, 5034
Option units: Two from 5031, 5033, 5009, 6003
Potential delegates include:
- Internal or external consultants
- Managers
- Functional specialists
- Project managers
- Managers seeking a career change
- Individuals wishing to boost their CV and demonstrate their ability to add real value
Support
Your Level 5 Diploma in Professional Consulting course will last for twelve months although you can complete much sooner if you wish.
During this time you will be allocated a tutor who will be your personal guide, mentor and coach. They will be an expert in their field and distance learning. You can be confident that their support and help will give you every opportunity to be successful.you can contact them as often as you need.
Your personal tutor will also assess the work you have to submit for your qualification. They will provide you with full written feedback.
You will also have 24/7 access to our on-line portal where you will be able to access all your study resources. On the portal you will find your course text for each unit which can be read on-line or downloaded and printed.
Our portal also contains additional research resources to help you maximise your study time and assignment guides to help you with assignments.
You will also benefit from student membership of the Institute of Consulting.
Once you have enrolled you will be emailed your joining instructions which will enable to to immediately access our learning portal and all of your learning materials. we will then allocate a tutor to you and register you with the Institute.
Assessment
The Level 5 Diploma in Professional Consulting consists of six units of learning.
In order to achieve this consulting qualification you must successfully complete a written work-based assignment of around 2,000-2,500 words for each unit studied.
The standard of work is graduate.
Content - Unit Choices
CONTENT
To achieve the Diploma in Professional Consulting qualification there are six units to be studied. Some are mandatory others are optional.
Our programme consists of:
Core units: 5029, 5030, 5032, 5034
Option units: Two from 5031, 5033, 5009, 6003
Units available:
5030 Planning and managing consultancy interventions Credit Value 8
Content includes: identifying correct consultancy approach, identification of risks and challenges, deploying project management skills, and undertaking data analysis
5032 The client relationship Credit Value 8
Content includes: techniques for creating effective client relationships, effective use of negotiation and influencing skills
5034 Problem-solving, tools and techniques for consultants Credit Value 9
Content includes: : understanding tools of analysis used for effective problem diagnosis, situation analysis, problem solving and decision making and how to use them in a structured way
5029 Introduction to consulting essentials Credit Value 8
Content includes: understanding the consulting industry, how to use the consultancy cycle and techniques for creating impact and credibility with clients
5033 Communication for consultants Credit Value 7
Content includes: enhancing interpersonal skills, client communications, presentations, report writing, and developing effective proposals
5031 The roles and responsibilities of a consultant Credit Value 6
Content includes: understanding the role of a consultant, career opportunities within consulting, in-depth personal consulting skills review and action plan
5009 Project development and control Credit Value 6
Content includes: understanding the project life cycle, writing business proposals, effective use of project management techniques, stakeholder analysis, and risk management
6003 Managing the change process Credit Value 7
Content includes: change management models, understanding the impact of change, plan, manage and gain support for change.
Course fees
Fees are fully inclusive and cover:
- VAT
- 24/7 access to our on-line portal
- all study materials
- additional research resources to help you maximise your study time
- assignment guides to help you with assignments
- unlimited, pro-active support from your own experienced personal tutor for the course duration
- registration with the CMI for the qualification
- student membership of the Institute of Consulting
Enrolment
There are two options:
- pay in full – for which there is a small discount applied in the price
- pay by instalments option – only for individuals paying their own fees.
If your employer is paying for your fees and requires an invoice first please download an enrolment form, complete and return it to us.
Pay in Full
£1560
To enrol click on the link to be taken to the enrolment centre.
Instalment option
Deposit of £ 360 plus 7 instalments of £180
Transparent Price Promise
One up-front price. No hidden extras like VAT, books or registration fees. Instalment options as standard.
24/7 Portal
We have our own i-cademy learning portal packed with learning resources and assignment help, which you can access as soon as you enrol.
Unlimited tutor support
Talk to your tutor as often as you need. Phone, email or Skype – we don’t have monthly contact limits.
Assignment Support
We provide full assignment guides and examples. Tutors review draft assignments. Unlike many centres we are approved to mark assignments.
Learning resources
We provide specialist reading texts and learning resources to support your study. Not everyone does.
Membership as standard
Gain access to more than 2 million on-line articles, books and journals at your fingertips. Get career support with CV writing, redundancy and much more.
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Transparent Price Promise
One up-front price. No hidden extras like VAT, books or registration fees. Instalment options as standard.
24/7 Portal
We have our own i-cademy learning portal packed with learning resources and assignment help, which you can access as soon as you enrol.
Unlimited tutor support
Talk to your tutor as often as you need. Phone, email or Skype – we don’t have monthly contact limits.
Assignment Support
We provide full assignment guides and examples. Tutors review draft assignments. Unlike many centres we are approved to mark assignments.
Learning resources
We provide specialist reading texts and learning resources to support your study. Not everyone does.
Membership as standard
Gain access to more than 2 million on-line articles, books and journals at your fingertips. Get career support with CV writing, redundancy and much more.