Week 2

Developing solutions for clients

Available from 6th July

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.

time required

10–12hrs

modules

duration

1 week

format

online

Start week 2

The program

Your micro internship journey

Onboarding

6 Jul

Week 1 · Understand problems

6–13 Jul

Week 2 · Develop solutions

13–20 Jul

Week 3 · Brief selection

20–27 Jul

Week 4 · Submission review

27 Jul–2 Aug

Submission deadline

2 Aug

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. You will also 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.

This week’s modules

Module 01

How AI is changing the world of work

Watch a video documenting how AI is changing the world of work.

Module 02

Amplify your thinking: collaborating with AI

Learn how to use AI for research and innovation to amplify your thinking, with an explainer video.

Module 03

How AI can support consulting tasks

Learn how AI can support a range of everyday consulting tasks.

Module 04

Market research

Learn about a key consulting tool: Market Research. Watch a video and think critically about the key points.

Module 05

Market research activity

Apply AI research techniques to conduct focused market research on a real-world business scenario.

Module 06

Business Model Canvas

Watch a video on a visual framework for mapping out, designing and inventing new business models on a single page.

Module 07

Business Model Canvas activity

Apply the Business Model Canvas to map out and design a business model for a practical scenario.

Module 08

SCAMPER

Watch a video explaining SCAMPER — another powerful ideation framework.

Module 09

SCAMPER activity

Apply the SCAMPER framework to a real-world business challenge.

Module 10

Reflection activity

Reflect on what you have learnt so far in Part 2.

Module 11

Knowledge check

Test your knowledge of everything you’ve learnt so far in Part 2.

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Frequently asked questions

What is this Micro Internship all about?

This program gives you the chance to step into the shoes of a consultant working with a real client, while learning how to use AI as a professional tool. You'll explore how businesses identify problems, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations — just like real consultants do — while seeing how AI can enhance research, analysis, and creativity. It's short, hands-on, and built to help you gain practical, future-ready skills without needing to be on-site.

Who is this Micro Internship for?

It's designed for university students who want to understand how consulting and business problem-solving work in practice, build transferable skills like communication, research and analysis, create a portfolio piece to show employers, and learn how AI and technology are reshaping work. No prior experience is required — just curiosity and motivation to learn.

How do I access the Micro Internship?

Simply create your Springpod account where you will be prompted to enter you licence code to access the Micro Internship. You can also add your licence code when navigating to https://space.springpod.com/settings and inputting it at the bottom box. Your modules, videos and activities, videos, and activities will appear in order.

How do I create an account and activate my Micro Internship licence code?

If you're new to the platform, you'll first need to create your account before activating your Micro Internship licence code.

This video walks you through the entire process, including:

Creating your account
Verifying your email
Signing in for the first time
Entering your Micro Internship licence code
Accessing your internship content

Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide.

My licence code doesn’t work when trying to access. What should I do?

If your licence code isn’t working, please raise the issue via the chat bot on the platform and include your full licence code in the message.

The Springpod Team will verify your details and get you back up and running as quickly as possible.

I have trouble logging in / can’t access certain pages. What should I do?

If you have trouble logging into the AI Consulting Micro Internship, or struggle accessing certain pages throughout, please raise a support ticket through the chat bot at the bottom-right corner of your screen.

A member of the Springpod Support Team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Do I need to pay to access the Micro Internship?

No — the AI Consulting Micro Internship is free to access. To take part, you'll need to apply for access (if it's still open). If your application is successful, you'll receive a unique licence code and step-by-step instructions on how to get started.

What will I actually do during the Micro Internship?

You'll go through a mixture of videos, activities, reflections, tutorials and a final project: learning how organisations identify and solve complex problems, developing a written proposal and presentation recommending a solution, and reflecting on how you've developed as a problem-solver. Everything is done online and at your own pace.

How long does it take to complete?

You should take 40 hours in total (inclusive of independent work on the proposal), but you can work at your own pace. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can stop and return at any time without losing your place.

What do I need to submit at the end?

You'll submit a written proposal (around 1,000 words) and a visual presentation (max 5 minutes in Canva or PowerPoint). Together these show your full understanding of the client's problem and your proposed solution. The written proposal makes up 50% of your grade and the visual presentation the other 50%.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes! Once you complete all modules and submit your final proposal, you'll receive a certificate of completion — a great way to prove your commitment and capability to future employers.

Do I need to download anything?

No — everything is browser-based. However, you might want to use Canva or PowerPoint for your final presentation, and you can download templates provided in the course. You will also need to use the AI tool, Copilot.

What skills will I gain?

You'll build core employability and consulting skills: problem-solving and critical analysis, research and data interpretation, creativity and innovation, communication and presentation, responsible use of AI tools in a business context, and time management and professional writing.

What's the biggest tip for success?

Treat it like a real client project — because, essentially, it is. Be curious, professional and creative. And remember, it's about learning how to think like a consultant, not just ticking off activities.