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.
Generative AI for Consultants
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Generative AI for Consultants
This course is part of Generative AI for Business Consultants Specialization
Instructors: Fractal Analytics Academy
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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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There are 3 modules in this course
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 assignments1 discussion prompt
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
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.
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5 videos4 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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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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