4 part AI Consulting experience

Welcome to your Micro Internship

Over the next four parts, you’ll step into the world of AI consulting and experience what it’s like to solve real business challenges. You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of consulting and the role AI plays in driving innovation, before applying key frameworks to explore how consultants approach complex problems.

Learn about your Micro Internship journey and what awaits you!

Your learning journey

You’ll then take on a real client brief, using research, creativity, and AI tools to develop your own professional proposal. Finally, you’ll refine your work and submit a polished report and presentation that showcases your consulting potential.

Onboarding

Complete this optional module to enhance your learning experience. Learn about our industry partner, and the fundamentals of this programme.

Week one

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Week two

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Week three

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Week four

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Start

Virtual learning

Client briefs

Finish

Onboarding

An optional module to introduce you to the content

Part one

Build consulting foundations by learning tools and frameworks

Part two

Learn how to use AI and prompt engineering

Part three

Tackle a real-world challenge faced by employers

Part four

Complete and submit your proposal

Complete

Finish the Micro Internship and gain your certificate!

Onboarding

Micro Internship Onboarding

Complete these preparation steps to maximise your learning experience. Learn about our consulting partner, AI fundamentals, and platform navigation.

Learning objectives

By the end of Onboarding, you’ll understand how the Micro Internship works, be more familiar with the Springpod platform, and feel confident navigating your learning journey. You’ll also gain a solid introduction to using AI tools to support your tasks, as well as meeting our consulting partner to learn how they are using AI to shape the future world of work.

Key activities

You will watch introductory videos, explore the Springpod platform, and familiarise yourself with the tools and resources available for your Micro Internship.

Deliverables

Your deliverables include submitting any introductory reflections or profile setup tasks, and ensuring you’re ready to start Week 1 with confidence.

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Part 1

Understanding Business Problems

This week introduces you to the fundamentals of consulting and problem-solving. You’ll learn how to identify, analyse, and address real-world business challenges using proven frameworks and AI tools to support your thinking.

Learning objectives

By the end of the week, you’ll understand what defines a business problem, and how to approach it systematically. You’ll apply techniques such as the “5 Whys”, Root Cause Analysis, and SWOT to uncover underlying issues and develop structured insights. You’ll also explore how AI can be used responsibly to enhance analysis and support data-driven recommendations.

Key activities

Throughout the week, you’ll take part in an interactive case study that allows you to practise business problem-solving, complete guided AI-prompting exercises, and watch expert-led video lessons. You’ll also reflect on your learning and test your understanding through a short knowledge-check quiz.

Deliverables

Your deliverables for this week include a completed exercise using the 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, and SWOT frameworks, as well as a personal reflection on how these tools and AI supported your thinking. You’ll also complete an end-of-week quiz to consolidate your learning.

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Part 2

Developing Solutions for Clients

This part focuses on developing practical solutions for clients. You’ll apply consulting frameworks and creative techniques while exploring how AI can support research, analysis, and innovation.

Learning objectives

In Part 2, you’ll be able to use AI responsibly within consulting tasks, apply tools such as Market Research, the Business Model Canvas, and SCAMPER to generate solutions, and reflect on your approach to provide structured recommendations.

Key activities

You will watch expert-led videos, complete AI-assisted research exercises, practise using the Business Model Canvas and SCAMPER frameworks, and reflect on your learning, before testing your knowledge with a short quiz.

Deliverables

Your deliverables include completing the Market Research activity, applying the Business Model Canvas and SCAMPER frameworks to a scenario, submitting a reflection on your learning, and completing the knowledge-check quiz.

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Part 3

Select a Client Brief

This part brings together everything you’ve explored – from research and frameworks to AI integration – into one final project. You’ll choose a real-world business challenge, shape a practical and innovative solution, and present your ideas in both written and visual formats to demonstrate your consulting potential.

Learning objectives

By the end of this week, you’ll be able to structure a consulting proposal that clearly defines a client’s problem, presents evidence-based recommendations, and integrates AI tools effectively. You’ll also learn how to create a professional report and a persuasive presentation that communicates your solution with clarity and impact.

Key activities

You’ll begin by selecting a client brief and mapping the problem using the Business Challenge Poster. Then, you’ll develop your ideas into a 1,000-word consulting report and a creative presentation. Along the way, you’ll receive guidance on using AI in your research, structuring your proposal, and designing an engaging presentation in Canva or PowerPoint.

Deliverables

Your deliverables this week include a completed Business Challenge Poster, a 1,000-word written report outlining your consulting proposal, and a presentation that showcases your ideas clearly and creatively. Both submittable pieces (written report and creative presentation) should highlight your understanding of the client’s challenge, your recommended solution, and how AI adds value to your approach.

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Part 4

Work on your Proposal

This week is about transforming your hard work into a professional submission. You’ll finalise your 1,000-word report and 10-slide presentation, double-check every detail, and learn how to deliver your ideas with confidence and clarity. Once complete, you’ll submit your final proposal – the ultimate showcase of your consulting journey.

Learning objectives

By the end of this week, you’ll be able to polish and present your consulting proposal to a professional standard, applying best practices in structure, clarity, and presentation design. You’ll understand submission requirements, refine your written and visual communication skills, and feel confident delivering and submitting your final proposal.

Key activities

You’ll review your report and presentation against the assessment criteria, ensuring both are clear, complete, and visually engaging. You’ll check grammar, flow, visuals, and formatting, then prepare to submit your final proposal. You’ll also explore practical tips for presenting effectively – whether to a client, career coach, or peer – through the “Presenting Proposals: 101” module and expert advice from industry professionals.

Deliverables

Your deliverables this week include the final submission of your written report (850–1,150 words) and presentation (approximately 10 slides). Both should follow the provided structure, demonstrate professional polish, and clearly communicate your recommendations, AI insights, and client-focused thinking. You’ll also complete the final submission process and review guidance for next steps following the Micro Internship.