Institute of Accredited
Business Consultants

International Business Consultant

International certification is the highest available level of competence and certification in business consultancy.

Consultants who achieve this level of certification will be highly experienced, with clients that range widely across industries, sectors and countries.  You will be familiar with different business environments, work at ease in a range of cultures, and be familiar with business practice in a number of countries.

Profile:

You will have the following profile:

• An extensive range of international or multi-national clients, or at least five years of senior management in exporting, non-government, government or multi-national organisations.
• An established international network of contacts across business areas in a number of countries.
• A deep, practical understanding of the machinery of government and relevant regulations in a range of countries, how this impacts on business and business compliance both nationally and internationally.
• Familiarity with the business environment in a range of countries – established business practices that determine how things are done and how to get things done in business , both in different countries and across countries.
• Sophisticated cross cultural awareness and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of countries and cultures, and in an international or global business context.
• An understanding of how to grow a business internationally, – how to grow a business that is operating internationally and how to grow a company into an international business.
• Sophisticated use of communication technology and the ability to apply this in an international context.
• Proven ability to facilitate change decision-making and business outcomes that are achieved in an international or global context.

Entry Criteria:

You must be able to provide evidence of:

One of both of:

• Proof that your chief occupation has been providing consulting, facilitation and advisory services to international or global businesses at different stages of the business life cycle.

and/or:

• Be able to demonstrate you are presently employed at a senior management level and have been involved in providing consultation, facilitation and advice to an international/global business or businesses.
• Ten case studies of projects or clients you have worked with covering three or more of the following areas:
• General management.
• Production.
• Finance.
• Marketing
• Information technology.
• Science/engineering/technology.
• Human resources.
• Research and development
• At least three referees who can discuss and verify your involvement in the case studies, projects or clients identified above.
• Professional indemnity insurance.

Assessments

You will be assessed on:

• Five knowledge and key competencies
• Personal attributes

Fee Structure (Note: All fees are exclusive of GST):

Ongoing fees

• $200 excl gst per annum.
  $350 excl gst assessment fee payable once every three years.