Fundamentals of Consulting Business for Global Infrastructure
Full title:
Fundamentals of Consulting Business for Global Infrastructure
Training hours: 0.8 hours (45 min)
Level: Introductory
Language: English, with translations in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Portuguese, and Spanish
Price:
EUR 50 per participant
Important: Please note that registration is only possible with credit card payment, and please select STRIPE at checkout for direct access to the course.
Course overview:
This 45-minute on-demand learning course aims to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of a consulting business in the context of the global infrastructure sector. It covers aspects, including types of consulting firms, disciplines included within consulting firms, ownership options and governance structures, laws and regulations, culture, mission and vision statements, strategic planning, ethics and core values, and key business service functions. The course aims to equip learners with the essential knowledge to establish and operate a successful consulting firm in the global infrastructure industry. The course ensures those already running a consulting business in the global infrastructure sector, are aware of all aspects, as well as creates a foundation for professionals wanting to gain knowledge in this field, and potentially start or expand on it.
Who should attend:
This on-demand course is intended for anyone involved in the consulting business or who wants to start a consulting business in the global infrastructure industry, including engineers, architects, project managers, legal professionals, government officials and anyone contributing to or impacted by the consultancy business in global infrastructure.
Objectives:
To have a basic understanding of organising consulting business in the context of the global infrastructure sector through:
• Various types of consulting firms
• Disciplines included within consulting firms
• Ownership options and governance structure, including differences by some countries
• Typical laws and regulations to establish and operate a consulting firm
• Culture, mission and vision statements
• Strategic plan, goals and objectives
• Basic ethics /Core Values
• Business service functions:
• IT/ Data Management
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Legal
• Health & Safety
• Risk Management
Learning outcomes:
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of various types of consulting firms operating in this sector
• Identify the disciplines and areas of expertise commonly found within consulting firms
• Understand the ownership options and governance structures employed by consulting firms, across countries
• Recognize the typical laws and regulations that govern the establishment and operation of consulting firms
• Comprehend the significance of culture, mission, and vision statements in shaping the identity of consulting firms
• Develop a strategic plan with clear goals and objectives for a consulting business in this sector
• Embrace the importance of ethical practices and core values in conducting consulting business
• Explore the essential business service functions within a consulting firm
More Info:
Participants will have access to the course for 48 hours after the first access date.
Admission criteria
No prior knowledge is required. This online course requires a good level of English and access to a computer with an internet connection.
Official FIDIC certificate
FIDIC will provide a Certificate of Completion to all participants who successfully watched the course video, passed the quiz and completed the on-demand course evaluation.
Optional further certification
For applicable further certification, please explore options at https://fcl.fidic.org/programmes/
Content on the eLearning platform
Participants will have access to the course for 48 hours after the first access date.