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Capstone: Integrated Management Consulting Project

IBM

Capstone: Integrated Management Consulting Project

Ahmed Hassan
Starweaver

Instructors: Ahmed Hassan

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2 weeks to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Execute an end-to-end consulting engagement from problem scoping to executive presentation and implementation planning.

  • Scope business problems, design research and stakeholder strategies, and define clear problem statements and actionable hypotheses.

  • Develop data-driven solutions through strategic, financial, and operational analysis to identify root causes and build business cases.

  • Create portfolio-ready deliverables and construct a consulting career plan by optimizing materials and preparing for interviews.

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April 2026

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you will begin your comprehensive consulting engagement with GlobalRetail Inc. You will apply problem structuring frameworks, conduct stakeholder analysis, develop systematic research approaches, and create initial implementation plans. Through hands-on application of consulting methodologies, you will establish the groundwork for a successful project by clearly defining the problem scope, designing effective data collection strategies, and understanding stakeholder dynamics for future change management.

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8 videos13 readings4 assignments3 plugins

In this intensive analytical module, you will conduct comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis of GlobalRetail's challenges. You will integrate strategic, financial, operational, and organizational analyses to identify root causes and develop innovative solutions. Through systematic evaluation, you will create data-driven recommendations supported by robust business cases.

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4 videos9 readings3 assignments2 plugins

In this module, you will transform your analyses and recommendations into professional consulting deliverables. You will learn to create compelling reports, design interactive dashboards, and ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards. Through hands-on practice, you will develop a portfolio of professional work products.

What's included

5 videos8 readings3 assignments2 plugins

This module serves as the culminating experience of the capstone course, where you will synthesize all the skills and deliverables from the previous modules into a single, comprehensive consulting project. You will transition from analysis to action, transforming your strategic insights into an executable plan. The module focuses on two critical consulting competencies: crafting a persuasive executive presentation that secures buy-in, and finalizing a detailed, professional project submission. You will demonstrate end-to-end mastery of the consulting engagement lifecycle by delivering a complete market entry strategy for a FinTech Startup, from initial environmental scanning through implementation planning. The module concludes with a final exam that tests your integrated knowledge of management consulting principles.

What's included

2 videos5 readings2 assignments1 peer review2 plugins

In this module, you will equip yourself with practical tools and strategies for leveraging your newly acquired management consulting skills in the job market. You will learn to position your certificate and capstone projects effectively on resumes and in interviews, master consulting-specific interview techniques including case interviews, and build professional networks within the industry. The module concludes by reflecting on your learning journey and preparing for your next steps in the consulting profession.

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10 videos10 readings4 assignments3 plugins

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