Become a Certified Business Advisor or Business Consultant
Turn your experience into a professional consulting or business advisory practice. Our certification gives you the methodology, skills, professional credentials and practical tools to attract clients, deliver high-value advice and build recurring revenue.
Continue through to a nationally recognised Diploma
Professional Certification with a Nationally Recognised Diploma Pathway
The Institute of Advisors® provides professional education and certification for business advisors and business consultants across Australia and international markets.
Build your professional capability in stages — starting with certification and progressing through to a nationally recognised Australian Diploma.
10,000+ advisors and consultants trained • Graduates in 10+ countries • Founded in 2009
Certified Professional Business Advisor
Learn a practical, step-by-step business advisory and consulting methodology and earn the Institute's CPBA – Certified Professional Business Advisor professional credential.
Stage 1 also incorporates nationally recognised units of competency that contribute toward the Diploma.
Explore CPBA →Exit & Succession Planning
Develop specialist capability in business value, growth, exit and succession planning.
Complete further nationally recognised units of competency while earning the Institute's Certified Value & Growth Advisor professional micro-credential.
Diploma Completion
Complete the remaining requirements and graduate with the 11408NAT Diploma of Business Advisory .
Delivered by the Institute of Advisors Pty Ltd , Australian Registered Training Organisation RTO 91675 .
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Karin Rook
Julphi Pty Ltd
“If you are stuck and considering a career in business coaching and advisory, take the leap and do the course! Advisory is a growing industry and by having a professional standardized approach like the Institutes of Advisors’ allows you to thrive!”
Lori Parkins
Parkins Financial
“What I most liked about the course was that it pointed me in the direction that I really needed to focus on. Immediately after the course I had an opportunity with a client to build a 90 day plan on how to change her approach to marketing for new clients and other customers”
Dario Zanichelli
Chicagoland CPAs
“I highly recommend this course for beginners in consulting for small to medium sized businesses”
All Certified Business Advisors & Consultants receive free membership to the Institute of Advisors Resource library
STEP-BY-STEP ADVISORY & CONSULTING METHODOLOGY
ADVISORY TEMPLATES, HANDOUTS AND MATERIAL
ADVISORY VIDEO LESSONS & RESOURCES
AWARD WINNING CLOUD-BASED SOFTWARE
MARKETING RESOURCES & CREDENTIALS
Your Institute of Advisors accreditation and certification journey starts here!
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You will receive:
- Free brochure that explains the certification course curriculum and information
- Access to videos of some of the most successful business advisors in the world and their tips on how you can grow your practice
- Access to “How to start a successful business advisory and consulting” practice
Free How to start a successful Consultancy & Advisory practice workbook for all enquiries
