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.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Generative AI for Consultants

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Generative AI for Consultants

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

31 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to convert problem statements into effective prompts and prompt chains
Techniques to accelerate market scans, competitor analysis, benchmarking & methods to structure MECE issue trees and storylines with AI support
Workflows for drafting proposals, RFPs, engagement plans using LLMs & best practices for slide writing and document polish with AI assistants
Governance frameworks to ensure privacy, security, and Responsible AI

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Taught in English

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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

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

Embracing Generative AI in Consulting 10 minutes
Generative AI and Consulting 20 minutes

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.

What's included

11 videos2 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts3 ungraded labs

11 videos Total 28 minutes

Effective Prompt Design 4 minutes
Steps in a Client Engagement 2 minutes
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

Generative AI in Action 20 minutes
Consulting with Generative AI 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

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.

What's included

5 videos4 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 21 minutes

The Consultant Framework 5 minutes
The Tools 3 minutes
Gen AI: Power Up Your Projects, Not Your Risks 3 minutes
From Learner to Leader: Implementing AI 4 minutes
Leveraging Behaviour Architecture & Design to Drive Adoption 6 minutes

4 readings Total 27 minutes

Congratulations 5 minutes
Acknowledgments 2 minutes
AI May Soon Replace Even the Most Elite Consultants 10 minutes
Harnessing the Power of AI Workflow Automation (No-Code) 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

Consulting with Generative AI 10 minutes
Generative AI Toolkit for Consultants 20 minutes

1 peer review Total 90 minutes

Your Consulting Assignment 90 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

How are you planning to use Gen AI in Your Work? 10 minutes

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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.

Strategy, management, and digital consultants; business analysts; engagement managers; and boutique consulting leaders adopting AI.

Design AI‑enabled consulting workflows, create high‑quality client artifacts faster, evaluate AI outputs for bias and accuracy, and implement Responsible AI governance.

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