AI for Consultants

Curriculum Structure

Seven integrated learning sections building from AI foundations to real-world consulting application.

Section A: Foundations (6 hours)

Master AI tools and confidential consulting practices

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The Consultant's AI Toolkit

Map the AI landscape to consulting workflows. Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot. Understand free vs. paid options.

Prompting for Consulting Work

Write structured prompts for client-grade output. Prompt anatomy, frameworks, persona prompting, iteration & correction techniques.

Responsible AI & Client Confidentiality

Understand hallucination & verification. Navigate data privacy, NDAs, disclosure & attribution in client engagements.

Section B: Research & Discovery (10 hours)

Power fast, credible research and turn it into structured insights

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AI-Powered Research

Run fast, credible desk research. Deep-research modes, source triangulation, market/industry/competitor scans, fact-checking.

NotebookLM for Knowledge Work

Turn documents into queryable knowledge bases. Upload reports/transcripts/PDFs. Auto-summaries, audio overviews, citations.

Synthesis & Insight Generation

Convert raw research into structured insight. Summarise at scale. SWOT, Porter's, issue-trees with AI scaffolding.

Section C: Analysis & Data (9 hours)

Analyse data faster and communicate the story

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AI in Excel

Analyse data faster with AI-assisted spreadsheets. Copilot for Excel, formula & pivot generation, data cleaning.

Data Analysis & Visuals

Find and communicate the story in numbers. Trend & variance analysis, chart selection, executive narratives.

Financial & Business Modelling

Build and stress-test models with AI. Assumption-driven models, scenario/sensitivity analysis, AI-assisted validation.

Section D: Deliverable Creation (12 hours)

Build compelling documents, decks and reusable content packs

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AI for Documents (Word)

Draft and polish client-grade reports. Tone & editing, structured long-form, templates, style consistency.

AI for Presentations (PowerPoint)

Build compelling decks in a fraction of the time. AI deck generators, structure & storyline, on-brand formatting.

Content Preparation & Repurposing

Package one engagement into many assets. One-pagers, briefs, summaries, multi-format content packs.

Section E: Content & Marketing (8 hours)

Produce thought-leadership and win clients consistently

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AI Content Generation

Produce thought-leadership consistently. Articles, newsletters, LinkedIn drafts, content calendars, voice & positioning.

Marketing & Lead Generation

Use AI to win and nurture clients. Proposal & pitch copy, cold-outreach personalisation, case-study writing.

Section F: Video & Multimedia (5 hours)

Create professional video and multimedia without a studio

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AI Video & Avatar Generation

Create professional video without a studio. HeyGen avatars, text-to-video, script-to-video for pitches & explainers.

Voice, Image & Brand Assets

Complete multimedia toolkit. ElevenLabs voiceovers, AI image generation, branded assets for your practice.

Section G: Automation & Applied Engagement (10 hours)

Automate workflows and deliver an end-to-end engagement with AI

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Workflows & AI Agents

Automate repetitive consulting tasks. No-code automation (Make/Zapier), AI agents, auto-drafted reports & request triage.

AI-Augmented Engagement

Run a mock engagement end-to-end using the full toolkit. Research → analysis → deliverable → pitch with coaching.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for consultants at all levels who want to integrate AI into their consulting practice.

Independent Consultants

Solo consultants & fractional experts
Freelance advisors & interim managers
Domain specialists building practices

Boutique Consulting Firms

Senior consultants & partners
Project leads & account managers
Business development professionals

Advisory Professionals

Strategy & management advisors
Executive coaches & facilitators
Subject matter experts & specialists

What You'll Be Able to Do

✓ Research faster and more credibly with AI-powered desk research
✓ Turn research into structured insight using AI synthesis tools
✓ Create client-grade deliverables (reports, decks, visuals) in less time
✓ Develop thought-leadership content consistently
✓ Use AI to win proposals and nurture client relationships
✓ Create multimedia assets without expensive production
✓ Automate repetitive consulting workflows
✓ Deliver end-to-end engagements with AI as a strategic advantage

Programme Overview

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