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The Business of Educational Consulting

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EDUC X 414.96

Discover how to create a successful educational consulting practice using basic business principles and entrepreneurship skills.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.5
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $890.00

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What you can learn.

Create a business plan for your practice
Research business structures that work for you
Prepare a marketing plan
Create a schedule of services and fees
Articulate a vision for your consulting practice
Use social media for marketing

About This Course

Educational consultants are unique among business professionals because their goal is not just to have a profitable practice but also to truly make a difference in the lives of their clients. This course focuses on how to create a successful practice using basic business principles and entrepreneurship skills. Topics covered include steps needed to begin the process, early decisions, formulating the business plan, business structures, fee setting, contracts, creating a marketing plan and social media. The material in this course is intended to help you create your personal business template so you can launch a successful educational consulting business.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405968
Fee:
$890.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Two required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405969
Fee:
$890.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

Internet access required. Two required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Blue Ocean Strategy by Renee Chan
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405970
Fee:
$890.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

Internet access required. Two required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Blue Ocean Strategy by Renee Chan

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407133
Fee:
$890.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Two required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Blue Ocean Strategy by Renee Chan
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407134
Fee:
$890.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

Internet access required. Two required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Blue Ocean Strategy by Renee Chan

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