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There are 3 modules in this course
Transform your consulting practice with Generative AI. Learn how leading consultants use large language models (LLMs) to streamline research, craft sharper proposals, and produce client‑ready deliverables faster—without compromising rigor or ethics. This course blends hands‑on use cases, prompt engineering, and governance best practices to help you operationalize AI across the consulting lifecycle.
You’ll practice AI‑assisted market scans, issue trees, hypothesis generation, MECE structuring, storyline development, slide drafting, and Excel‑linked analyses. We’ll cover tool selection, workflow design, quality assurance, and Responsible AI guardrails—so you can deliver outcomes that are accurate, explainable, and secure.
By the end, you’ll be able to design AI‑enabled consulting workflows, evaluate model outputs for bias and fidelity, and produce polished client artifacts (proposals, workplans, deliverable outlines) with measurable productivity gains. Ideal for strategy, management, and digital consultants seeking practical, immediately applicable skills.
In this module, we will explore how generative AI revolutionizes the consulting industry, unlocking its transformative benefits and immense potential. We will also delve into navigating the challenges associated with generative AI, providing strategies for successful implementation and mitigation of potential pitfalls.
What's included
3 videos3 readings2 assignments
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3 videos•Total 11 minutes
Embracing Generative AI in Consulting•4 minutes
Unlocking Gen AI’s Potential•4 minutes
Navigating Gen AI's Challenges•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 18 minutes
Course Syllabus•3 minutes
Disclaimer•5 minutes
Generative AI and the Future of Consulting•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 30 minutes
Generative AI and Consulting•20 minutes
Embracing Generative AI in Consulting•10 minutes
Generative AI in Action
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, we will guide you through the essential steps in a client engagement, focusing on effective prompt engineering. You'll learn to define the engagement scope and problem statement, collect and research data, identify the right use case, analyze data and generate insights, develop solutions, plan implementation, present and report findings, iterate based on feedback, and support implementation and follow-up. We'll conclude with a call to action.
Engagement and Scope – Problem Statement •3 minutes
Data Collection and Research •4 minutes
Finding the Right Use Case •2 minutes
Data Analysis and Insight Generation•2 minutes
Solution Development •2 minutes
Implementation Planning•2 minutes
Presentation and Reporting•2 minutes
Feedback and Iteration •2 minutes
Call to Action•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
The Art of Asking•5 minutes
Prompting Cheatsheet for Consultants•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Consulting with Generative AI•20 minutes
Generative AI in Action•20 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 30 minutes
Is Prompting a Science?•10 minutes
The Pain Points•10 minutes
A Level Playing Field•10 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 105 minutes
Generic Vs Effective Prompting•30 minutes
Leveraging Gen AI for Analysis•30 minutes
The Cup and the Lip•45 minutes
The Generative AI Toolkit for Consultants
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, we will introduce The Consultant Framework and explore essential tools for effective prompt design. We'll discuss how to leverage Gen AI to power up your projects while minimizing risks. Additionally, we'll guide you on transitioning from learner to leader in AI implementation, focusing on leveraging behavior architecture and design to drive adoption.
Continuous learning is imperative to stay relevant in the world of Data Analytics and AI. Fractal Analytics Academy is your learning partner for all your learning requirements.
We offer a variety of learning solutions; from instructor led trainings to blended learning and eLearning covering consulting and business skills, technical skills and life skills.
A practical, hands‑on program that shows consultants how to use Generative AI to accelerate research, improve deliverables, and operationalize governed AI workflows—improving productivity and client impact.
Who is this course for?
Strategy, management, and digital consultants; business analysts; engagement managers; and boutique consulting leaders adopting AI.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
Design AI‑enabled consulting workflows, create high‑quality client artifacts faster, evaluate AI outputs for bias and accuracy, and implement Responsible AI governance.
How long does it take to complete this course?
Typically 8–10 hours of content plus a capstone project; self‑paced with optional live clinics.
What background knowledge is necessary?
Consulting fundamentals (problem structuring, slide writing), basic familiarity with LLMs, and comfort with Excel/PowerPoint or Google Workspace; no coding required.
What topics are covered in this course?
Prompt engineering, research acceleration, MECE issue trees, proposal/workplan drafting, slide writing, quality control, and Responsible AI governance.
What is the learning experience of this course?
Interactive dialogues, practice quizzes, “Test Yourself” checkpoints, templates and prompt libraries, plus a capstone workflow project.
How is this course different from other courses?
It’s workflow‑first, consulting‑specific, and governance‑centered—focused on immediate applicability with reusable assets and QA guardrails.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
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Is financial aid available?
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