BCG | Introduction to Data for Decision Makers

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to BCG. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to BCG. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

In today's world, we have more access to data than ever before and businesses are relying on rich insights to help make the right moves.

Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

At BCG, our purpose is to unlock the potential of those who advance the world. We do this by partnering with leading companies to help them solve for their most complex challenges. This simulation will introduce you to the foundational skills behind data-driven problem solving and the skills that are relevant across disciplines, roles, and career paths.

Over the course of two short, interactive tasks (30–60 minutes each), you will explore how to analyze real-world data, uncover patterns, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Whether you are exploring a potential career in consulting, analytics, or strategy, this experience offers a hands-on introduction to how BCGers use data to drive impact.

Disclaimer: Participation in this job simulation is not an employment relationship with BCG. It is our policy that you do not list your completion of this program as work or internship experience on your CV, LinkedIn, or any other social media or professional platform. For guidance on how to accurately represent your experience, review the Forage CV referencing policy.

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How it works

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You’re joining a cross-functional project team working to analyze and improve a recent digital ad campaign.

Your goal

Review campaign performance data and identify insights to guide smarter business decisions.

Reviews

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5 Star Reviews

"Everything was explained in a simple way yet it was easy to understand. I liked the instructions for excel."-- Student from University of Birmingham

"I liked that although, at this level several things are expected of one to know, there were guidelines on how to do certain things."-- Student from University of Southampton

"I appreciated how the program gave a realistic, hands-on experience of working on consulting projects. The tasks were engaging, well-structured, and helped me understand how to analyze data, make recommendations, and communicate findings clearly—skills that are directly applicable to a role at BCG."-- Student from Kingston University

"The real-life case scnario and the use of relevant tools for data analysis. Even though it was quite generic, the essence of a data analyst job was captured along the training program as well as relevant explanation and guidance was provided. Highly recommend to explore what a data analyst do on daily basis."-- Student from Torrens University Australia

"I really enjoyed how the program showed what real consulting work at BCG looks like. It was engaging to analyze data, uncover insights, and turn them into strategic recommendations. The tasks helped me build both analytical and communication skills, and it confirmed my interest in using data to solve business problems. [email protected]"-- Student from University of Westminster

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