Become a Virtual Consultant

In the last five years, we have seen a rapid rise in the “Virtual Consulting” space! In a nutshell, Virtual Consulting can be defined as offering practical advice and wisdom in your area of expertise to a specific group of clients via Zoom or other video meeting tools. In this NEW certification, you will learn how to define your consulting niche, craft your consulting services and launch an in-demand consulting business this year. There are clients out there that NEED your expertise, so take this certification and consider how you can position yourself as a Virtual Consultant this year!
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Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction to the Virtual Consultant Certification
    • Introduction to VIrtual Consulting
  • 2
    MODULE ONE: Define Your Consulting Niche
    • Download Module One Handout
    • LESSON 1: Discover Your Consulting Niche
    • LESSON 2: Identify your Passions and Strengths
    • LESSON 3: Determine Your Ideal Audience
    • LESSON 4: Research and Test the Market Viability
    • LESSON 5: Define Your Consulting Specialization
    • Niche Consultant Exercise
  • 3
    MODULE TWO: Develop Your Consulting Method
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    • LESSON 1: Introduction to Consulting Frameworks
    • LESSON 2: SWOT Analysis Framework
    • LESSON 3: 3C Framework
    • LESSON 4: Craig's Framework
  • 4
    MODULE THREE: Sharpen Your Consulting Skills
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    • LESSON 1: Introduction
    • LESSON 2: Communication Skills
    • LESSON 3: Problem Solving Skills
    • LESSON 4: Project Management Skills
  • 5
    MODULE FOUR: Craft Your Consulting Offer
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    • LESSON 1: Introduction
    • LESSON 2: Person
    • LESSON 3: Promise
    • LESSON 4: Process
    • LESSON 5: Presentation
    • LESSON 6: Pricing
  • 6
    MODULE FIVE: Learn the Tools of the Consulting Trade
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    • LESSON 1: Tools of the Consulting Trade Part One
    • LESSON 2: Tools of the Consulting Trade Part Two
    • LESSON 3: Tools of the Consulting Trade Part Three
    • Consulting Tool Guide
  • 7
    MODULE SIX: Find Your First Consulting Client
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    • LESSON 1: Create Expert Content
    • LESSON 2: Network Online and Offline
    • LESSON 3: Get Referrals
    • LESSON 4: Connect with Client Prospects
    • LESSON 5: Contract to Consulting Firms
  • 8
    Course Wrap-up
    • Course Wrap-up

Course Reviews

  • Virtual Consultant Program

    Maita Eg-Ogan

    I’d been dreaming of starting my own consultancy for years, jotting down ideas but struggling to figure out where to begin. Even though I work with coaching ...

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    I’d been dreaming of starting my own consultancy for years, jotting down ideas but struggling to figure out where to begin. Even though I work with coaching clients, I found it hard to get my own business off the ground. This course has been a game-changer—it gave me clarity on what’s possible once I take that first step. I still feel nervous, but I’m ready and excited to take the leap soon!

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  • Filled In Some Missing Pieces

    Pam Blackman

    I've been labeling myself as an Operations Consultant for the past 5 years, but really hadn't made any traction. Part of it was the affects of the pandemic ...

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    I've been labeling myself as an Operations Consultant for the past 5 years, but really hadn't made any traction. Part of it was the affects of the pandemic on both physical and mental health - and loss of pretty much my entire pipeline - but the bigger part of this was trying to figure it out on my own. Not only the examples of others who are doing this (which is super helpful to see how others do it), but some of the key things in this course have me saying - why didn't I know about you and sign up 5 years ago?!?

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