Diploma in Management Consultancy

Modules

Each of the modules covers two units of the Diploma syllabus. Shown in the outlines below is a short introduction to each module together with the aims and learning objectives associated with the units covered by the module.

Module 1: Introduction

Although this module provides the introduction to the Diploma programme, it also covers some of the essentials of operating as a management consultant.

Unit DMC 01 Professional Practice

This Unit focuses on the professional standards, conduct and ethics which management consultants should adopt. It explores in depth what is meant by professional standards and behaviours, and how they can be applied in practical situations.

Aims: to help you learn how to:

Learning outcomes: when you have completed this unit, you will know how to:

Recognise how to operate with professionalism and integrity in all aspects of your role.
Apply professional standards and appropriate professional behaviours in practical situations.
Recognise and take an appropriate course of action when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Define the professional and ethical standards to which consultants should work.
Explain how professional and ethical standards of behaviour affect how the consultant can engender respect from colleagues and clients.
Describe the types of ethical dilemma which might confront you in the course of your professional work, and explore appropriate courses of action which could be taken to resolve them.

Unit DMC 02 Professional Development

This Unit will give you a framework to evaluate your current knowledge, skills and behaviours to plan your future development and support others in their development.

Aims: to help you learn how to:	Learning outcomes: when you have completed this unit, you will know how to:
Evaluate your current behaviours, skills and knowledge. Develop a personal plan which sets out the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours you need to develop to become an effective management consultant. Give and receive performance feedback effectively. Support and encourage positive behaviours in others. Build a personal network.	Produce a personal development plan, based on your self-assessment against the skills, knowledge and behaviours required by management consultants which you can use to manage your development. Support the development of others effectively to meet stated aims and objectives. Identify your current network, and develop and implement a plan to strengthen and improve it.