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The Level 5 qualifications in Professional Consulting has been developed by Institute of Consulting and the Chartered Management Institute.
There are three grades of qualification available which are designed for professional consultants and those aspiring to become a professional consultant. The content included within these awards typically develops skills including planning, managing consultancy interventions, the client relationship, communication and problem solving tools and techniques.
The Level 5 Award gives you the opportunity to gain a good understanding of consulting essentials. There are five units available for the Level 5 Award and learners must complete one unit to a minimum of 7 credits to achieve this qualification.
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Introduction to consulting essentials
Planning and managing consultancy interventions
The client relationship
Communication for consultants
Problem solving tools and techniques for consutlants
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The Level 5 Certificate is a more extensive qualification, giving you broader knowledge of the role of a professional consultant while focusing on the specific consulting subjects appropriate to the role of a professional consultant. Learners must complete two units to a minimum of 13 credits to achieve this qualification.
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The roles and responsibilities of a consultant
Communications for consultants
Problem solving tools and techniques for consultants
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With a more comprehensive structure, our CMI Level 5 Diploma gives you the skills and competencies you'll need to become a consultant. The Level 5 Diploma is the benchmark qualification to attain full IC membership. The units available give you the chance to improve your skills in management and leadership as well as coaching and mentoring should they be chosen.
Mandatory
Optional
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Planning and managing consultancy interventaitons
Problem solving, tools and techniques for consultants
The role and responsibilities of a consultant
Project development and control
Coaching practice and theory
Management of action learning
Planning the change process
The qualifications provide opportunities for progression onto the Award, Certificate or Diploma in Professional Consulting at Level 7, or the Award, Certificate, Diploma in Management and Leadership at Level 5.
