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Implementation Consultant: history and fun facts

Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.

Did you know?

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Implementation consultants often teach people by walking through a new program one click at a time, like a treasure map with a step for every stop.

Through history

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    Long ago

    Before computers, businesses kept their records in big paper books. Helping people move those records onto computers was one of the first jobs like this one.

Tools of the trade

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Keyboard

A keyboard lets you type letters and numbers into the computer. Consultants use it to show people exactly what to type.

A day in the job

  • MorningThe consultant says hello and asks the team how they do their work today. Listening carefully helps them understand what to teach.

Words to know

Go-live
Go-live is the big day when everyone starts using the new program for real work. It's like opening the doors on a brand-new playground!

Quiz time

  • A consultant's job is to make people feel confused, so they learn faster.

  • A consultant checks that the numbers in the new program add up correctly.