ISO 20700 Self Declaration Checklist Training Course

The CMC-Global ISO 20700:2017 Self-Declaration Checklist provides a value-added service offering for management consultants who will be authorised and recognised as able to self-declare their projects with their clients to be ISO 20700 compliant by an independently recognised authority.

Overview

AS ISO 20700:2025 is the Australian equivalent of the globally recognised ISO 20700:2017 standard for transparent, high-quality management consulting. Earning this credential demonstrates your commitment to best-practice consulting, builds client trust, and gives you a competitive edge, helping you deliver projects that meet international expectations and inspire confidence.

This course is suitable if:

You are a practising management consultant
You drive business improvement in your organisation
You are an aspiring consultant seeking best-practice guidance
You are a project manager involved in consulting engagements

Completion of ISO 20700:2017 Self-Declaration Checklist training is a requirement for your application to become a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).

Learning outcomes

The program is structured around five self-paced modules and one facilitated discussion session. You will learn to:

Understand the principles and practical application of ISO 20700
Use the ICMCI Self-Declaration Checklist to deliver transparent, client-focused projects
Strengthen client relationships through ethical and quality-driven consulting
Apply internationally recognised standards across the full consulting lifecycle
Build confidence to meet current and future client needs

Designed for consultants in Australia and New Zealand, the course blends flexible online learning with real-world application - empowering you to excel in today’s dynamic consulting environment.

Course format

There are three options for completing the course.

Self-Paced Learning: You work through the eLearning modules independently, then book your trainer session after Module 4.

Cohort-Based Learning: You start with a group at the beginning of a month, participate in forum discussions, and learn alongside peers and your trainer.

Organisation Cohort: Your company enrols you in a group (minimum five consultants) for a dedicated course, with options for self-paced or cohort-based learning exclusive to your team.

To complete the training, participants must also attend a scheduled 90-minute facilitated discussion session with an accredited trainer via Zoom. These sessions are held monthly, so if you miss one, you’ll need to book into the next available date.

Facilitated Discussion Dates for 2026


	22 January	19 February	26 March	23 April	28 May
25 June	23 July	27 August	24 September	22 October	26 November

Recognition and Career Pathways

Upon completion, you will:

Be accredited by ICMCI and IMC Australia to self-declare projects as compliant with ISO 20700
Receive a Certificate of Participation jointly issued by CMC-Global and IMC Australia as trained in ISO 20700
Access electronic versions of the Self-Declaration Checklists for small, medium, and large/complex projects
Be authorised to use the official ISO 20700:2017 logo with the words: “Recognised Practitioner in the ISO 20700:2017 Guidelines for Management Consultancy Services by ICMCI”
Be eligible for optional listing on the CMC-Global (ICMCI) register of trained consultants

Course fees

Self-Paced and Cohort-Based:
IMC Members and IMC NZ Members: $395 incl. GST
Non-Members: $495 incl. GST

Organisation Cohort:
Contact us via memberservices@imc.org.au to discuss pricing for your team.

To register your place, please contact us.

Past attendees' testimonials

I just wanted to thank you for the training session on Tuesday. I found it interesting and enjoyable and enjoyed working with my colleagues in the small group breakouts. Further, it gave me cause to revisit my consulting process and I have just finished updating my standard client engagement letter, terms and conditions and reference to the IMC Code of Ethics to ensure it is fully compliant with the requirements of the ISO 20700 Self-Declaration Checklist – Small Project. It was a great investment of time. I have tonight, recommended it to the VicTas Chapter Council.”

- John Downes FIMC CMC | CEO, Accoro | National Vice-President & VICTAS Chapter President | Institute of Management Consultants

This short course on the ISO20700 standard for consulting was a great eye opener regarding the things I should have thought about and didn’t; it confirmed some of the things I was doing but could have been doing better; and answered many of the questions I still had about the profession and where it was heading. It was great to meet other experienced consultants to see what they do and how they do it. A great learning opportunity. Thanks IMC for hosting this event.“