Institute of IT Consultants

Become an IT consultant

Are you looking to join the ranks of highly appreciated, highly paid computer consultants? You’re in the right place—read on…

• Enjoy being known as “the computer expert”?

• Love the challenge of solving a tough IT challenge?

• Just want more freedom and control over your life—or your entire family’s?

Whatever your motivation, you might just be amazed at the bright new career that awaits you in the near future.

Freelance IT consultants aren’t just in great demand; they’re also making great sums of money—often working out of their own homes!

You may have even seen one or more around your own workplace and thought to yourself, “That could be me… No, that should be me…”

Well, it’s true; you can become an IT Consultant, starting today.

But how do you get there from here—from your current situation to your new career? One of the easiest ways available is to register today for our “Diploma in IT Consulting” courses. We’ll show you everything you need to know to go about becoming a computer consultant.

Why is freelance IT Consulting such a huge opportunity these days?

Information technology (IT) is increasingly an integral part of most households and every company. And the pace of change in IT never seems to stop.

And as organizations realize the value of these critical functions, companies are investing more and more money in it—and not just in the hardware and software required, but also in the people needed to take advantage of all that data and technology, especially with Internet usage rising so quickly.

So, what’s so great about being an IT Consultant, anyway?

Even if you already know how to control the information and equipment of the IT world, you haven’t experienced the REAL power of this world until you realize how much control it can give you over your own life—in ways you may have not even imagined. Consider:

• You can work the hours you choose —as few or as many as you like—in pursuit of the income level you need (not that dictated by your boss or anyone else).

• You can keep all the revenue you generate —rather than sharing it with managers or shareholders who only give you the trickle-down “leftovers”

• Every day can be a new, exciting challenge —working with new people, instead of the same old thing day after day after day.

• You can dictate your own success —by setting your own goals, pursuing your own interests and working with the people and organizations you choose.

• You can be your own boss —enough said.

How much should I charge? And how much can I make?

While IT Consultants are in huge demand and can garner fat-sounding fees there are some important things to keep in mind when it comes to charging for your services.

Deciding to “go it alone” as an IT consultant is a big decision. First, you need to know your minimum income requirements. After all, unless you’re already financially secure, the objective usually isn’t to take a pay cut and lose any job security you might have. But, once you decide how much you need to get started, the sky’s the limit in how much you charge and how much you earn!

You can charge hourly. This way, you’re sure you’ll be rewarded for the amount of time you spend on any given project. Just be sure to quote fairly, and always stay true to the number of hours estimated—it’ll ensure that you look professional to clients and keep you in the running for future contracts.

You can charge per project (or contract). This is a very common way of billing often preferred by customers. Again, it’s important to stay true to your original numbers—and make sure the project scope is clear throughout to both you and the client (so there aren’t any surprises when you invoice)!

In summary, IT consulting—while competitive—can deliver you a significantly higher annual salary than that afforded by a full-time position of similar caliber, as long as you follow our recommendations and strategies for project pricing.

Even better, your new career comes with advantages others can only dream of—the freedom of being your own boss, working only with clients you choose and plenty of other great benefits.

All you need to do is get started—by signing up for our course today!

What does the IT consulting course cost?

The course cost is shown in the registration page. It includes all your course materials, and all your tutoring. There are no hidden extras.

How long does the Diploma course take? Many students take nine months to complete the course. If you're busy, it could take you eighteen months. If you have spare time and you're prepared to work hard, you could complete the course in three months. But unlike other organisations, we set no time limit. You can take as long as you want. You study at your pace, not ours. Your qualification Students who satisfactorily complete the course are awarded the Diploma in IT Consulting. They receive the certificate, and the right to use the words Dip. IT (Inst. IT).

When you complete the course

Once you complete the IT consulting course, we send information about your success to your local newspapers (if you want). It's a good way of telling potential clients that you're available.

Accreditation Here’s another reason to sign up with us. We’re fully accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC) and recognized as a distance education provider! The ODLQC was set up by the government to assess standards in distance education and evaluate institutions based on the instructors, financial planning and management systems. The ODLQC is responsible for ensuring that an accredited institution maintains the high level of quality education it provides and they are extremely stringent about the rules.

Then again – so are we!

We pride ourselves on the fact that we are accredited as providing the highest quality education and assistance to students. And we fully intend to continue to do so. We are also on the Register of Education and Training Providers with the Department for Education and Skills. Finally we are also recognized by the Better Business Bureau and by E-Public Eye.

And to ensure that we always maintain our high standards if for any reason you are unhappy with our services you can contact the ODLQC by clicking here. That’s how committed we are to your success.

Our guarantee

It's hard to know whether the course will suit you. And you probably have lots of unanswered questions. If you call us on 0800 781 1715 in the UK, 888-659-3897 (USA), or + 61 2 9620 4066 (Australia), we'll try to answer your queries.

But we also offer a guarantee: if you don't like the course (for any reason), just email us to cancel at any time within 30 days of receiving your pack, and we'll refund your course fees.

Why do we give this refund? Because we don't like to part on bad terms (life's too short). And we'd prefer you to say nice things about us.

But, you ask, does anyone actually claim a refund? Absolutely! Around five per cent of our students ask for their money back each month. And we're happy to pay them, because we know that the best course in the world won't suit every single person.

It's time to get started

Having read this far, you've got what it takes - motivation. Fill out the enrolment form now, because this is where the adventure and rewards begin. It's easy to start:

1. Register now for the IT consulting course by clicking here. If you need help or information, contact the Institute.
2. We'll ship the course materials to you within two days.
3. When you get the course, read the first module. It's laid out in an easy-to-follow format. Then do the simple first assignment. Send it to your tutor for marking. They will return it to you with friendly advice and comments.
4. Do the same for the other modules, until you reach the end of the course. By then, you'll be earning good money as an IT consultant.

We look forward to helping you succeed.

With best wishes