Programme Overview & Objectives
Consulting also known as Business Consulting or Management Consulting is a service provided by an individual consultant or professional consulting firms to help their clients and its management to solve complex issues that affect their business or take guidance from them on finding some innovative techniques and ideas to move ahead.
A professional career in Business Consulting is highly in demand and is extremely worthwhile financially as well as professionally. An individual can start his own practice in consulting or can join a consulting firm which can be very exciting.
Who should attend this Programme?
- Employed professionals in Public/Private/MNCs and other Govt. Organizations who are willing to acquire knowledge and skills in consulting
- B-School faculty members who are willing to take up consulting assignments
- Those involved in internal consultancy process for their respective organization
- Those who manage external consultants
- Those who manage their own Consultancy Firm/Start-ups/Businesses etc.
Eligibility
Post-Graduate or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university Minimum work experience of 5 years is desirable
Duration
The duration of the programme is 6 months.
Learning Material
The course pack comprising text books, reading materials etc. will be provided to each participant.
Assessment, Grading & Certification
As this is the highly practical course focused on nurturing consulting skills, the pedagogy followed will also be oriented more towards giving the participants hands on experience in consultancy.
The participants would be assessed on the basis of their performance in:
- Comprehensive Examination (Open Book, Situation Based Questions) – 60% Weightage
- Consultancy Proposal (judged on Appeal, Structure, Content, Flow & Relevance of information) - 30% Weightage
- Viva-voce – 10% Weightage.
The participants will be graded on relative letter grading system. Those who obtain minimum B grade in Online Comprehensive Examination as well as in Consultancy Proposal Development and Viva Voce would be declared passed in the ‘Advanced Certificate Programme in Business consulting’ and awarded certificate by ALL INDIA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION.
Contact Us
Kiran Rawat
Programme Manager
All India Management Association – Centre for Management Education
15 Link Road, Lajpat Nagar – Part 3,
New Delhi, India – 110024
Tel: +91 011-47673000/49868399 Extn:- 741
Mobile : +91 9717870424
Email : kiran@aima.in
Website : www.aima.in
Programme Structure & Mode of Delivery
The programme is organized into three modules, each spanning two months and comprising 70 hours of live online sessions conducted on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). These sessions are led by distinguished academics and experienced consultants.
- Unit I (Learning Hours - 30)
- Business Consulting - Concepts and Services
- Consulting Process and Tools
- Consulting Business Development and Client Management
- Unit 2 (Learning Hours - 20)
- Soft Skills for Consulting
- Developing and effective Consultancy Proposal
- Consultancy Report Writing
- Unit 3 (Learning Hours - 20)
- Starting and Managing own Consultancy Business
- Emerging areas for Business Consulting
- Professional Practices and Ethics
In Person Workshop (10 hours / 2 Days)
*Upon completing the third module, participants will take part in a two-day, in-person workshop at AIMA, New Delhi. This immersive workshop, facilitated by renowned consultants, provides a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and direct interaction with industry experts.
Programme Fees
The programme fees for this course is Rs 64900/- (including GST 18%) which include cost of Course Learning Material & Examination fees.
Early Bird Discount: 10% off!
Avail the discount by registering before 5th January 2025.
Event Fee: Rs 55000
Early Bird Discount: Rs 5500
Amount to be Paid: Rs 49500/- + GST (18%)= Rs 58410/-