Pepperdine
Consulting Certificate
Program
Our Mission is to Graduate Businesses, Not Students
Our Consultants Accelerator Program is designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to turn their ideas into successful ventures. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur with a bold vision, a seasoned innovator looking to bring a new concept to life, or an executive wanting to advance your career, this program offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical insights, practical strategies, and hands-on experience to help accelerate your growth and success. Lectures will be taught by seasoned entrepreneurs and experts in their fields.
For more information: Email Dr. Ed Eng at EdEngLM3@gmail.com or Dr Rachel Guettler @ Rachel.Guettler@pepperdine.edu
CURRICULUM
A total of 14 hours of interactive virtual classroom seminar over 4 Saturdays from approximately 8 am to 11:30 am (3.5 hours each week). The next cohort will be on October 5, 12, 19, and 26.
Session #1 (October 5, 2024)
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Course objectives
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The consulting process
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Strategy
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Idea Generation
Session #2 (October 12, 2024)
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Problem Solving
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Slide Decking
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Funding Pitches
Session #3 (October 19, 2024)
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Sales Strategy
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Legal Structures
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Consulting Concept Presentation
Session #4 (October 26, 2024)
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Final Business Presentation
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Wrap-up
COST
The Pepperdine Consulting Certificate Program is offered at $3,000 per student. Corporate discount rates are available depending on the number of students participating.
BIOS
The Pepperdine Consulting Certificate Program includes the following faculty practitioners:
Dr. Ed Eng (Faculty)
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Strategy & Branding Expert
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Best-selling Author
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Former Mayor, La Mirada
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Founder, Consultants Accelerator
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Professor of Management
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Award Winning Fortune 300 Executive
Janice Nam (Faculty)
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Founder & CEO, Dopamine
Dr. Rachel Guettler (Faculty)
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Executive Performance Coach
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Higher Education Consultant
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Business Development Strategist
Jonathan Arnold (Faculty)
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Arnold & Associates
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Entertainment attorney
Brandon Sarte (Faculty)
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Digital Marketing Expert
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Worked at some of the world's most valuable companies