BCG IT Architecture

Why complete this job simulation

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

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Step into the world of IT architecture at BCG Platinion. This program gives you the chance to explore how technology, strategy and consulting come together to solve complex client challenges.

Technology sits at the heart of modern business transformation, and IT Architects play a critical role in shaping that future. In this simulation, you’ll take on the challenges faced by our teams, from untangling legacy systems to designing bold new solutions that prepare clients for what’s next.

Across four tasks, you’ll experience the consulting journey through a technology lens:

Reviewing client systems and spotting recurring issues
Prioritizing pain points to focus on what matters most
Designing future-ready architecture scenarios
Building a practical implementation roadmap

At BCG Platinion, we help organizations rethink their technology foundations while keeping business strategy front and center. This simulation gives you a chance to practice that balance of technical insight and strategic problem solving, and to see how IT Architects create impact in real consulting projects.

The best part? You’ll get to test your skills in a risk-free, flexible, self-paced environment. You can compare your work with example answers from our IT Architects to see how professionals approach the same challenges.

Disclaimer: Participation in this job simulation is not an employment relationship with BCG or BCG Platinion. 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 professional platform.

How it works

Complete tasks and view example answers from our team at BCG. 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:

Analytical storytelling

Execution strategy

Milestone planning

Problem identification & prioritization

Project scoping

Scenario modeling

Solution mapping

Strategic evaluation

Understanding frameworks

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Your role

You’re stepping into the role of an IT Architect at BCG Platinion, working with SmartBank, a regional financial institution in the middle of a digital transformation.

Your goal

Guide SmartBank through the consulting journey, from reviewing background information and identifying key pain points, to designing technology solutions and building an implementation roadmap.

Reviews

4.6

This simulation provided a realistic and engaging insight into the role of an IT Architect at BCG Platinion. I particularly liked the structured approach to solving real-world business and technology challenges, including prioritizing pain points, designing future-state solutions, and building a transformation roadmap. It helped me improve my strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Student, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

I really enjoyed the interactive case studies and the practical exposure to real consulting workflows. The program gave clear insights into how BCG approaches problem-solving and client impact, and I appreciated the thoughtful feedback throughout—it felt genuinely useful for building relevant skills.

Student, Clark University

I appreciated how realistic and structured the program was. The case progression—from problem identification to solution design and execution planning—closely mirrored real consulting work. The Good/Better/Best framework and hands‑on decision‑making helped me think strategically while balancing feasibility and impact. Overall, it was an engaging way to apply both business and technology thinking.

Student, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakut Gramoday University