Charles Maynard
View all Credentials
The Level 7 Consulting Programme is a four-day intensive development course designed to build the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours required for effective consultancy practice. Aligned to the CMI qualification, the programme combines theory and practical application through two assessed units: a 4,000-word assignment exploring principles of professional consulting, and a real consultancy project proposal, delivery, and evaluation.
Across the four days, participants explore consultancy from both professional and commercial perspectives. The programme begins by examining the role of the consultant in modern organisations, including stakeholder engagement, ethical practice, and defining consultancy value. It then develops commercial awareness, focusing on client engagement, proposal development, influencing decision-making, tendering, and negotiation.
The third day introduces structured consulting methodologies, evidence-based practice, research and analytical tools, facilitation techniques, and change management considerations. Participants develop practical skills in diagnosing organisational challenges, presenting solutions, and evaluating impact.
On the final day, participants integrate their learning by developing a framework for a real consultancy opportunity. Working collaboratively, they analyse a problem, identify stakeholders, select appropriate methodologies, develop a proposal, and present their approach for peer review and feedback. The programme concludes with personal action planning to support continued professional development and successful completion of the qualification.
The learning outcomes focus on strengthening professional judgement, consultancy frameworks, client relationship management, structured problem-solving, facilitation, and reflective practice.
A showcase of the key skills and technologies learned and applied.
•Critically evaluate the role of a consultant, including ethical considerations, stakeholder engagement, and professional conduct.
•Assess different types of consultancy engagements and their strategic impact on organisations.
•Develop an understanding of the consultant-client relationship and how to build trust and credibility.
•Apply effective consultation techniques to understand client needs and define project scope.
•Construct compelling proposals that outline value propositions and strategic recommendations.
•Apply structured consultancy frameworks and conceptual models to problem-solving.
•Utilise research and analytical techniques to diagnose business challenges and develop solutions.
•Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder engagements effectively.
•Develop and present consultancy findings and recommendations in a clear, persuasive manner.
•Assess the effectiveness of consultancy interventions and implement evaluation mechanisms.
•Collaborate with peers to develop consulting frameworks and methodologies.
•Engage in peer review, providing constructive feedback and reflecting on personal consultancy strengths and areas for development.
Showcase your achievement with the world.
Discover real-time hiring trends, salaries, top companies and in-demand skills.
Explore Insights
Google
Amazon
