Certifications

Earn your certifications to signify proficiency as a Process Consultant

The process for completing coursework toward a credential involves a combination of cohort-based and individual learning, guided by course facilitators. Below are the three credentials that have been approved by the Society's Standards and Ethics Committee.

Certification Course Descriptions

Process Consulting Training 101 (PCT 101):
Introduction to Process Consulting and Building a Consulting Business

Course Summary: 
Process Consulting Training 101 is a comprehensive course that merges the principles of process consulting with the pragmatic insights needed to initiate or develop a consulting practice. Tailored for individuals looking to launch or grow their consulting business, this course offers a thorough examination of Process Consulting. It covers essential methods, Core Competencies, and strategies for mastering complex organizational change and interpersonal dynamics. 

Goal: 
Upon completion of the course, participants will be well-prepared to attain the Certified Process Consultant™ credential. This achievement is based on a solid understanding of process consulting principles and the development of a viable business plan. 

Learning Outcomes: 
This course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge for launching and growing their consulting practice. Participants will gain insights into the iterative process, understand the consultative pipeline, pricing, and negotiation, learn to build a strong professional network, maintain brand standards, and develop their personal brand. Additionally, they will explore using social media for business growth, working with specific consulting platforms, understanding the consultative ecosystem, and strategies for ensuring authenticity, continuous learning, improvement, and planning for future success. 

Who is this for? 
This course is tailored for individuals aiming to expand and grow their consulting business and for those new to the field who want to start a consulting practice.

Certification Received Upon Completion:  
Certified Process Consultant Credential

Process Consulting Training 102 (PCT 102):
Facilitating Complex Decisions: Building Confidence with Process Consulting

Course Summary: 
Process Consulting Training 102 provides a general introduction to Process Consulting for leaders within a company or organization who are responsible for managing complex change or multiple projects and processes. In addition to covering the basic framework for Process Consulting, the course introduces the Core Competencies of Process Consulting. It provides resources for organizational and interpersonal dynamics involved in a complex process, and sets up the learner to grow their competencies over time. Teams often participate together.

Goal: 
Upon completion of the course, participants will be well-prepared to attain the Certified Process Consultant™ credential. This achievement is based on a solid understanding of process consulting principles and the development of a brief implementation plan for their work setting.

Learning Outcomes: 
Session 1 – Understanding the Iterative Process
Session 2 – Understanding the Dynamics of Change
Session 3 – Managing Multiple Processes
Session 4 – Honoring a Process Consulting Ecosystem
Sessions 5 & 6 – Core Competency: Listening
Sessions 7 & 8 – Core Competency: Helping
Sessions 9 & 10 – Core Competency: Learning
Session 11 – Ensuring Authenticity, Continuous Learning & Improvement
Session 12 – Planning Your Next Six Months

Who is this for? 
This course is ideal for project managers, department heads, executives, and others who hold responsibility for managing complex change within their organization.  

Certification Received Upon Completion:  
Certified Process Consultant Credential

Process Consulting Training 201 (PCT 201):
The Core Competencies of Process Consulting

Course Summary: 
PCT201 is the definitive course for gaining deep proficiency on the Core Competencies of Process Consulting, providing insight and practical application for Process Consultants and for anyone invested in making a consulting relationship work successfully. Professional Process Consultants cultivate these core competencies as they serve their clients. Even more, the understanding and intentional cultivation of these twelve competencies distinguish a person as having completed advanced training and status in the Process Consulting profession. 

Goal: 
Participants completing the course will be equipped to achieve the prestigious Advanced Process Consultant™ credential, earned through the successful completion of coursework and a certification assignment. 

Learning Outcomes: 
Participants will master active and comprehensive listening, progressing from conceptual to architectural listening. They will develop a client-centered approach, tailoring support for client success. Additionally, participants will engage in collaborative learning partnerships for wisdom acquisition and knowledge exchange. 

Who is this for? 
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to understand and apply the Core Competencies of listening, helping, and learning into their leadership and in support of others.

Certification Received Upon Completion:  
Advanced Process Consultant Credential

Process Consulting Training:
Building a Thriving Consulting Ecosystem

This course provides an inquiry and process approach to building a thriving consulting ecosystem. In addition to using the inquiry and process methodology, course takers will take advantage of best-in-class writings on the concepts of organizational design, strategic theory, governance, and business valuation. Coursework is available to help you consider your consultancy’s sense of belonging, framework of relationship building, and consultant interconnectedness.

Process Consulting Training 301 (PCT 301):
Executive Process Consulting 

Course Summary: 
Course information will be coming soon.

Customized Trainings

We can customize process consulting trainings for your event or organization and would love to work with you on this.  Please contact admin@societyforprocessconsulting.com for more information.