School of Consulting – 4-Topic Integrated Curriculum

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Topic 1: Foundations and Positioning in Consulting

• Understanding the consulting profession and its opportunities

• Transitioning from employment to independent practice

• Defining your consulting niche and unique value proposition

• Translating career expertise into marketable consulting offers

• Developing your professional brand and positioning strategy

Outcome: A clear consulting direction and a defined personal brand ready for market visibility

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Topic 2: Designing and Delivering Consulting Solutions

• Building structured consulting services, products, and frameworks

• Creating signature programs, toolkits, and methodologies

• Applying consulting methods, problem-solving frameworks, and diagnostic tools

• Managing engagements: from client needs assessment to solution delivery

• Communication, facilitation, and report writing for impact

Outcome: A complete consulting solution framework and delivery process that generates client value

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Topic 3: Marketing, Business Development, and Practice Management

• Identifying and reaching your ideal target clients

• Developing go-to-market and client acquisition strategies

• Crafting compelling proposals, pitches, and marketing messages

• Setting up and managing your consulting business

• Contracts, ethics, and professional client relationships

• Financial planning, project management, and pricing models

Outcome: A functional business model with clear marketing and operational systems 

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Topic 4: Growth, Scaling, and Sustainability

• Moving from client-dependent work to recurring revenue models

• Developing scalable consulting products and digital assets

• Leveraging technology, partnerships, and collaborations

• Building long-term brand visibility and thought leadership

• Sustaining growth through innovation and continuous learning

Outcome: A growth and sustainability roadmap for building a scalable, resilient consulting enterprise