Micro-Internship
week 2

Developing solutions for clients

10th - 16th November 2025

This week 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.

In association with
time required
10-12hrs
modules
9
duration
1 week
format
online
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Week overview

In Week 2, you will focus on developing practical solutions for clients. You’ll learn how to apply consulting frameworks and creative ideation techniques to real-world scenarios, while exploring how AI can enhance research, innovation, and analytical thinking.

Through a mix of interactive lessons, activities, and reflection, you will begin translating insights into actionable recommendations.

Learning objectives

By the end of this week, you will be able to use AI responsibly to support consulting tasks, including research, analysis, and innovation. You will learn to apply tools such as Market Research techniques, the Business Model Canvas, and SCAMPER ideation frameworks to develop creative and strategic solutions.

Additionally, you will be able to reflect on your approach, integrate insights into coherent recommendations, and demonstrate knowledge of the processes that underpin effective consulting.

Week deliverables

Your deliverables for Week 2 include completing the Market Research activity, applying the Business Model Canvas and SCAMPER frameworks to a practical scenario, and submitting a reflection on your learning and use of AI.

You will also complete the knowledge-check to demonstrate your understanding of the week’s content.

How AI is changing the world of work
Amplify your thinking: Collaborating with AI for research and innovation
How AI can support consulting tasks
Market research
Market research activity
Business model canvas
SCAMPER
Reflection activity
Knowledge check
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