What are professional certifications, licenses, or classes you would recommend to get to help with your consulting career? Currently in life sciences/healthcare aspiring to become a partner/vp

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A college degree, the salemanship of PT Barnum, and the political mind of Nixon are all that you need to make partner. That, and luck.

*Note: I define "luck" as a $50m multi-year sales pipeline.

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What certs do people who have the job you want have?

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