Project Delivery and Consulting Boot Camp

$589

Project Delivery & Consulting Boot Camp

Learn the core competencies of top consultants and gain a powerful toolkit to leverage on projects.

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What You'll Learn

Program Modules

A holistic training program to upskill your consulting capabilities and execute on projects.

Module 1

Introduction to Core Competencies

Learn the core competencies of top consultants
Gain insights on capabilities development
Build a foundation for self-driven development

Module 2

Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Learn how to organize and drive consulting projects
Structure governance and communications
Execute critical project management functions

Module 3

Project Delivery Leadership

Learn how consultants lead and "team" on projects
Identify risks and facilitate problem-solving initiatives
Apply strategic thinking and communicate persuasively

Module 4

Change Management & Benefits Realization

Learn how consultants act as change agents on projects
Conduct change assessments and an impact analysis
Manage the change journey and track success measures

Module 5

Sales Support & Opportunity Development

Learn the fundamentals of consulting sales
Uncover sales opportunities & navigate personas
Develop pitch decks to support sales pursuits

Module Structure

Our Approach

What to expect in each of our modules.

Part 1

Video Tutorials

Core training presented in a clear, concise, and captivating format.

25 Learning Sessions
9 Supplemental Tutorials

Part 2

Deep-Dive Material

Learning opportunities for more guidance and deeper discussions.

6 Deep-Dive Articles
5 Discussion Guides

Part 3

Consulting Toolkit

Work-ready templates to use immediately on the job.

50+ Assets (including templates and work samples)

Accelerate Your Development

Core Competencies

Our program gives you insights to better understand how to develop your professional skills across the core competencies that are needed in consulting.

A Framework to Build Upon

Capability Maps & Professional Development

Additional guidance to build out capabilities in each of our core competencies

Project Delivery

The project delivery capabilities of how consulting firms drive projects end-to-end from initiation to close-out.

Sales & Marketing

The business development and brand-building capabilities that ultimately grow the firm within existing (inside sales) and net new clients.

Practice Management

The company building capabilities from people operations to the entrepreneurial aspect of developing new practice offerings.

Client Service

The customer service capabilities focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the clients we serve in consulting.

Business Understanding

The continuous learning capabilities to expand relevant knowledge of the industry and how businesses operate within them.

Introduction, Platform Tour, and Pacing Guide

What to Expect

Accelerated training on the competencies and capabilities of top consultants.

Learning Sessions
Deep-Dive Materials
Consulting Toolkit

A Powerful Toolkit for Your Career

Toolkit Assets

Work-ready templates, work samples, and additional guidance on project delivery

Value Framework Template and Samples
Project Kick-Off Templates
Problem-Solving Framework
Communications Plan Template
Work Preferences Survey
Sample Conceptual Models
Sample Process Flows
Impact Analysis Template
Change Assessment Template
Change Impact Template
Operational Readiness Checklist
Go-Live Support Model
Go/No-Go Template and Work Sample
Email Templates
Sample Marketing Calendar
Presentation Outline Template and Sample
Meeting Notes Template
Status Report Template
Project Plan Templates
RACI Template
RAID Log Template
Organizational Chart Template
Governance Structure Templates
BAU Transition Plan
Career Management Templates
Annual Performance Review Template
Learning Plan Template
Networking Templates
Stakeholder Roadmaps
SOW Template
Project Budget Tool
Test Execution Template
Defect Management Template
Sample Conceptual Models
Consultant Profiles and Resumes

And much more!

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Why this course?

You won't find training like this anywhere else. Our goal is speed-to-value and getting you to execute at a high level on your projects as quickly as possible.

This program includes proven training and guidance to accelerate the development of emerging and senior consultants. These are lessons learned that have been refined from my experience managing at a global consulting firm, being the COO of a high-growth consultancy, and running my own boutique here at Project Violet.

I've also enlisted my own network of top consultants to advise on the content. This includes seasoned professionals from consulting startups to the Big Four.

Please connect with me if you have any questions about the course and the content provided within it. Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laidaniel/

How long do I have access to this training and toolkit?

You will have access for one year and will automatically gain access to any additional modules added within that timeframe.

Can I get the course fee reimbursed by my company?

Many companies offer a learning and development benefit up to a specific dollar amount. We've included a template (below) you can use to request approval from your manager.

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Do you offer any scholarships?

We allocate a fixed amount of scholarships each year. Please reach out to hello@projectviolet.com to inquire about our current openings and provide a quick summary of why you want to take this course.

What do I get when I complete the program?

When you complete the program, you earn a certificate of completion and a badge to share on LinkedIn.

I work full-time. Do I have time to take this course?

We design our courses for the busy, full-time professional, but we also get that it can be tough to add yet another thing!

We recommend that you keep up with the course material week-by-week (expect to spend about 1 hour per module). We’ve found that our alumni have been able to sustain this over the 6-week period.

I have more questions, how can I get in touch?

Please connect with me if you have any questions about the course and the content provided within it. Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laidaniel/

Start Here

Welcome! We're glad you're here and excited to get started on this journey with you. We recommend that you start by watching this video to understand the course pacing and get a quick tour of the platform.

Getting Started and Platform Navigation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Intro to Consulting Core Competencies

In this module, we're going to talk about five core competencies in consulting. We'll give you a quick introduction of different focus areas in each one and some key activities that you can begin working on.

Module 1 Presentation (PDF)

Introduction (2 min)

Project Delivery (6 min)

Practice Management (4 min)

Client Service (3 min)

Sales & Marketing (4 min)

Business Understanding (2 min)

Discussion Guide & Toolkit References

Project Delivery Activities

Expanding on Core Competencies

Optional Self-Evaluation

Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

In this module, we'll discuss the fundamental project management skills every consultant must have. We'll also discuss how to identify all the impacted stakeholders and engage them appropriately.

Module 2 Presentation (PDF)

Introduction (2 min)

Project Kick-Off (2 min)

Scope & Project Plans (2 min)

Governance & Communications (3 min)

Stakeholder Roadmaps (2 min)

Discussion Guide & Toolkit References

Project Management 101

Project Delivery Leadership

In this module, we're going to introduce a framework that will help you think about how to lead on projects and give you tools and guiding principles to put this framework into action.

Module 3 Presentation (PDF)

Introduction (1 min)

Understanding the Big Picture (4 min)

Needs Identification (8 min)

Persuasive Communications (8 min)

Disciplined Execution (4 min)

Teaming on Projects (4 min)

Discussion Guide & Toolkit References

Managing Client Personas

Written & Verbal Communications

Change Management & Benefits Realization

In this module, we're going to dive into how clients experience change on projects and what we can do to support and enable that change at each phase of a project.

Module 4 Presentation

Introduction (1 min)

The Change Journey (3 min)

Change Management Activities (4 min)

Change Assessments (3 min)

Readiness Planning (3 min)

Benefits Realization (2 min)

Discussion Guide & Toolkit References

The Power of Visual Diagrams

Sales Support & Opportunity Development

This module will give you the basics of inside sales, how to develop those opportunities, and support the sales process by crafting a pitch deck.

Module 5 Presentation

Introduction (1 min)

Uncovering Opportunities (3 min)

Personas & Value Framework (4 min)

Pitch Decks & Sales Meetings (6 min)

Discussion Guide & Toolkit References

Immediate Sales Support Activities

Full Consulting Toolkit

Click on the link below to view a list of all our toolkit assets that you'll be able to download and use immediately.

List of Toolkit Assets

Core Competencies Toolkit (Module 1)

Project Management Toolkit (Module 2)

Project Leadership Toolkit (Module 3)

Change Management Toolkit (Module 4)

Sales Support Toolkit (Module 5)