Today’s business environment isn’t focused on 9-to-5, lifelong, static positions like it were decades ago. Our world is constantly shifting and evolving, meaning that businesses (and workers) must evolve with it. As a result of this shift, consultants have more opportunities than ever before. However, starting your own business, even if it’s just a part-time venture, is a big responsibility. It’s important to invest your money, time, and energy wisely. This course will show the best way to build a business as a consultant.

This course touches on the definition of a consulting business, the business building blocks, budgets, projections and expenses, the business plan, how to create a sales and marketing strategy and get the work done.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the term “consultants” and their role in today’s business world
• Identify consulting opportunities
• Create a business strategy that includes a business plan, budget, marketing plan, fee structure, and resources
• Use social media and networking skills to grow your consulting business
• Protect your work with contracts
• Identify ways to stay on top of trends and changes

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for:

• Anyone who wishes to start their own business as a consultant, freelancer, contractor or entrepreneur

REQUIREMENTS 

None/No previous knowledge required.

ESTIMATED COURSE DURATION

3 hours

COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

This course comes with 8 lessons consisting of text, interactive cards and quizzes.
It is a self-paced program available 24/7. Participants can learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device.

CERTIFICATE

A participation certificate will be issued on completion of the course.

Course Content

Lessons

Session One: Course Overview

Session Two: What It’s All About

Session Three: Business Building Blocks

Session Four: Crunching the Numbers

Session Five: Planning Your Business.

Session Six: Test Driving

Session Seven: Creating a Sales and Marketing Strategy

Session Eight: Getting the Work Done