Strategy Consulting

Help break down their profitability issues and define a set of initiatives to increase profitability and overall business performance

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to Accenture UK. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Accenture UK. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

6-7 hours

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

At Accenture, our commitment to our 624,000 people from a variety of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds makes us more innovative, and lets you bring your true self to work.

Every day around the world we work with exceptional people, the latest and greatest tech and leading companies across industries.

With the Accenture Consulting Foundations Programme you’ll get to experience what it is like to work on a project that mirrors the skills our teams have and the work they do in the real world. You’ll build valuable skills in areas such as stakeholder management, strategic thinking, analytical thinking, decision-making, data interpretation as well as user experience and process design. These are skills that will give you an edge in anything you do, from your academic studies, to pursuing personal projects and launching your career.

Whether you already have an idea about your future career direction or are still looking to be inspired, the Accenture Consulting Foundations Programme will give you a first-hand insight into the world of consulting and technology, and help you to decide if it could be the right career for you.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Accenture UK. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Market Analysis

Market Research

Planning

Problem Solving

Process Mapping

Project Management

Strategic Analysis

User Experience Design

UX Design

Introduction from Accenture UK

Tasks

Task One: Identify Ways To Improve Profitability For The Client

1-2 hoursIntroductory

Uncovering key issues the client faces.

What you'll learn

How to break down break down business issues and define initiatives to increase business performance

What you'll do

Develop a summary of the client context and key issues
Analyze key drivers of profitability for your client

Reviews

4.7

I really enjoyed how the program combined practical consulting scenarios with real-world problem-solving using data and technology. The tasks mirrored the type of strategic and analytical work Accenture teams tackle, which made the experience both immersive and insightful. It was a great way to understand how Accenture approaches innovation, collaboration, and client impact

Student, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University

I really enjoyed how the program gave a realistic insight into the type of work Accenture consultants do. The tasks were well-structured and helped me apply analytical and strategic thinking to real business scenarios. I especially liked how it balanced creativity with data-driven decision-making—it felt like a true client project experience.

Student, Magadh University

“I really enjoyed the programme because it gave me practical exposure to how consultants structure and solve client problems. The SCQ framework, profitability analysis, and BNPL case study helped me build analytical and communication skills that are highly relevant to real-world projects. I especially liked the balance between learning structured frameworks and applying them in hands-on tasks.”

Student, University of Delhi