Course description
In this course, learn the complete process of starting and operating a consulting practice. Using surveys and assessments, pinpoint the best consulting services to offer. Learn the business start-up process, including issues such as licencing and legalities. Develop a complete business plan for a consulting firm that details finances, pricing policies, contracting, and marketing. Record-keeping and tax concerns are discussed.
Course details
Additional information: This course is offered through ed2go. Find out more about ed2go courses.
ed2go courses
These 6-week online courses are designed for working professionals and those seeking personal advancement. From the start date, students have access to their courses 24/7. There are no live lectures or specific days and times students must be logged in. Each Wednesday and Friday, the instructor releases a lesson, for a total of 12. There is a 2-week period at the end of the course to complete the final exam.
Ends: Feb. 17, 2025
Ends: Mar. 17, 2025
Ends: Apr. 14, 2025
Ends: May. 12, 2025
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery