Course Description
Process Consulting Training 101 is a comprehensive introductory 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 successful completion of the course, participants will 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, we will explore using social media for business growth, as well as working with specific consulting platforms, understanding the consultative ecosystem and planning for future success.


Modality
Each participant will actively engage through discovery, reading, reflection, group discussion, personal assignments and mentoring. Coursework is managed through the Society for Process Consulting Membership portal with video conferencing hosted by the course facilitator.  Two individual mentoring sessions with the facilitator are also included, via phone or video conferencing.


About the Facilitator
Lon L. Swartzentruber is the CEO and Managing Partner of Design Group International. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in strategic planning, coaching, and organizational transformation. As a Process Consultant he has supported the leadership of over 150 Clients and their organizations.

Through this work, Lon has walked alongside organizational leaders to help them articulate their vision. By taking a posture of listening, his service has helped them build consensus, obtain funding, and engage true and lasting change.

Lon earned his B.A. in Business from Goshen College and MBA from George Mason University.

He is a credentialed coach by the International Coach Federation, Executive Process Consultant credentialed by the Society for Process Consulting, and an Accredited Practitioner with iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram.