Introduction to Management Consulting
Introduction to Management Consulting is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Management. It is structured in 6 modules with 1 stated learning outcome, over 5h 45m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 1.6K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Management courses collection, where we compare it against 31 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 5h 45m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (1.6K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- Enjoys solving problems, working with smart executives, continually upgrading their skills and making themselves more valuable.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
6 modulesThe 6-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 5h 45m.
Module 1 · Management Consulting 101
Module 2 · What Do Consultants Do?
Module 3 · Supercharging Your Career
Module 4 · Consulting Skills and Tools
Module 5 · How to Develop Consulting Skills
Module 6 · Why Clients Hire Consultants
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 1.6K learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 26 August 2026.
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Common questions
How much does Introduction to Management Consulting cost?
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Does Introduction to Management Consulting come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Management Consulting take?
Coursera lists it at 5h 45m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Introduction to Management Consulting suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to Management Consulting cover?
It is organised into 6 modules, starting with Management Consulting 101 and going on to What Do Consultants Do?, Supercharging Your Career, Consulting Skills and Tools, How to Develop Consulting Skills, among others. The full outline is on this page.