Professional Consulting

A consultant is an expert in a specific field who provides advise to others. Because what a consultant specialises in is outside the area of most people's understanding, they may be considered an expert. A consultant is usually hired on a temporary basis until a certain task is finished. They are required because no one within a firm or institution possesses the required knowledge.

A consultant can be hired directly by an individual, a company, a government department, or an individual, or indirectly through an agency to fill a short-term position. Various employers may demand the services of consultants. They may be consulted on a regular basis by the same company for varied lengths of time, or they may be hired on a one-time basis.
There are consultants who work in a variety of fields and industries. A consultant is essentially someone who is sought out for their knowledge, expertise, and ideas by others. People with competence in a variety of fields, such as a variety of aspects of business management, might serve as consultants in a variety of capacities or roles.

This course consists of 7 lessons, which are:

  1. HOW TO BE A CONSULTANT
  2. PACKAGING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
  3. DELIVERING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
  4. BUILDING RESOURCES FOR A CONSULTANCY PRACTICE
  5. FINDING THE WORK, GETTING THE JOB
  6. PLANNING TO BE A CONSULTANT
  7. ETHICS FOR CONSULTANTS