Introduction to Management Consulting
Management consultants are paid well because they help executives to break down complex problems, make difficult decisions, and implement lasting change. Consultants know how to work smart and fast.Companies like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY, PWC, KPMG, and Accenture have trained thousands of consultants on useful skills, tools, methodologies. Taught by an ex-consultant from Deloitte, John Kim will give you a quick introduction to management consulting:
• What do management consultants do?
• What are the benefits of a consulting career?
• How can you learn these consulting skills?
• Why do clients hire management consultants?
• What is an example of a consulting skill?
This is the first course in the specialization on management consulting.
What do management consultants do? What are some of the tools and skills that I can apply to my work? Why is problem solving a super-power?
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Management Consulting 101
Week 2
What Do Consultants Do?
Week 3
Supercharging Your Career
Week 4
Consulting Skills and Tools
Week 5
How to Develop Consulting Skills
Week 6
Why Clients Hire Consultants
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Who should take this course?
This course is made specifically for three groups of people:
1) Graduates are recruit - learn how to "think like a consultant" and go into the industry with your eyes open.
2) Managers - learn to be an "internal consultant" in your company; be effective, network with VP, and get things done.
3) Solo entrepreneurs - learn how to launch your own consulting business. Find clients, write proposals, build a business.
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