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Introduction to Management Consulting
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 7 hours
  • Course by Emory University
  • Offered by

About

Management consultants are paid well because they help executives to break down complex problems, make difficult decisions, and implement lasting change. Consultants know how to work smart and fast. Companies like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY, PWC, KPMG, and Accenture have trained thousands of consultants on useful skills, tools, methodologies. Taught by an ex-consultant from Deloitte, John Kim will give you a quick introduction to management consulting: • What do management consultants do? • What are the benefits of a consulting career? • How can you learn these consulting skills? • Why do clients hire management consultants? • What is an example of a consulting skill? This is the first course in the specialization on management consulting.

Modules

Introduction to the Specialization

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Optional - Say hello to others

2 Videos

  • 1.1 Who should take this specialization?
  • 1.2 What will you learn from this course?

2 Readings

  • Management consulting background (1926 - Today)
  • Course outline for note taking

What Do Consultants Do?

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What have we learned about consulting?

4 Videos

  • 1.3 Consultants help executives
  • 1.4 Which executives hire consultants?
  • 1.5 Breaking down problems
  • 1.6 Helping decision-makers to create change

1 Readings

  • 10 steps for breaking down problems

Great Reasons to Become a Management Consultant

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What are the benefits of a consulting career?

2 Videos

  • 1.7 Top 5 reasons to become a consultant
  • 1.8 Consulting more than a job, it's a career and mindset

2 Readings

  • Why 14% of Harvard goes into consulting?
  • How much money do consultants make?

Consulting Skills (e.g., interviewing clients)

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 1.9 Demonstrating logic in the way they think, talk, and write
  • 1.10 Conducting effective client interviews

2 Readings

  • 6 "What if" scenarios with client interviews
  • Listen to great interview podcasts

How Do I Develop Consulting Skills?

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • How to develop consulting skills

1 Videos

  • 1.11 How do I develop consulting skills?

2 Readings

  • Use strategy in your career
  • What is deliberate practice?

Why Do Clients Hire Consultants?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Why do clients hire consultants?

3 Videos

  • 1.12 Twelve reasons clients hire consultants
  • 1.13 Vignette: A good consulting project
  • 1.14 What is problem solving? Why is it important?

1 Readings

  • Client satisfaction = perception - expectations

Final Assignment: Your Consultant Journey

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Your consultant journey

1 Videos

  • Congratulations on finishing course #1

1 Readings

  • Please take 2 min and review the course

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"Introduction to Management Consulting" offers a foundational insight into the strategies and skills utilized by top firms like McKinsey and Deloitte. Led by ex-Deloitte consultant John Kim, this 420-minute course covers the role, benefits, and essential skills of management consultants. Ideal for beginners in Business & Management, it is available through Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options.

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John Kim