Skillful.ly is a unique platform because it opens your eyes to a breadth of knowledge and possibilities. I believe that a goal without direction is just a dream. Having no direction means that there are gaps in our knowledge; we are clueless as to our ignorance. Skillful.ly fills those gaps by teaching learners what a job role entails. Skillful.ly then provides opportunities to develop the skills that are necessary to begin your desired new job role. Skillful.ly helped me transform my dream into a goal that I continue to pursue.

Skillful.ly offers weekly challenges that have helped me learn about the different components that make up the job of a management consultant. I became aware of concepts like market strategies, stakeholder analysis, and launching a client engagement. Also, the daily challenges offered on the Skillful.ly platform have helped me expand my consulting vocabulary. That expansion has helped me articulate my thoughts and communicate my ideas when working on a weekly consulting challenge.

My most memorable experience is getting to meet new individuals every week. I have had the opportunity to meet fellow learners like myself who are eager to learn and achieve their goals. As part of the Skillful.ly experience, I have also had the opportunity to meet inspiring consultants who offer feedback on my weekly challenges. Receiving feedback is greatly appreciated because it helps me understand where I can improve to grow.

The Skillful.ly team. They have been engaging throughout the whole process and have provided excellent support whenever an issue came up. I also appreciated the introspection exercise that we had to complete prior to enrolling in the program. It allowed me to reflect on my interests and passions, and I found it to be extremely insightful in helping me determine what I value and want in my career.

I am currently enrolled in the management consultant track and I have noticed so far that I am able to perform industry & market research much quicker than I could in the past. I’ve learned how to properly prioritize my time & research without sacrificing quality. I look forward to learning new skills and developing existing ones too.