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    IT Architecture
    IT Architecture

    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    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.

    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-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    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.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Problem identification & prioritization
    Understanding frameworks
    Analytical storytelling
    Scenario modeling
    Strategic evaluation
    Solution mapping
    Project scoping
    Milestone planning
    Execution strategy

    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.
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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.

    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.
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    IT Architecture

    Think like an IT Architect at BCG: analyze, design, and plan real-world digital transformations

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