Student Portal Overview
A Structured, Scalable Learning Experience to Support Every Student
The Impact Platform is a purpose-built learning environment designed to support students before, during, and after their work-based learning experience. It ensures every student is equipped with the skills, confidence, and guidance needed to succeed while giving universities visibility over engagement and progression.
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Key Benefits for Universities
Student Work-Readiness at Scale
Every student receives the same high-quality preparation, regardless of cohort size. From first-time undergraduates to postgraduate learners, the platform ensures students understand expectations, professional behaviours, and how to deliver value in a workplace setting.
Improved Student Outcomes and Satisfaction
Students feel more confident, supported, and prepared. Leading to stronger engagement, better project delivery, and higher satisfaction scores.
Real-Time Engagement Insights
University staff can monitor, through the Staff Portal student activity, including lesson completion and engagement levels. This enables early identification of disengaged students and supports timely intervention.
Alignment with Academic and Employability Goals
All content is designed to complement academic learning and strengthen employability outcomes, supporting graduate readiness and long-term career success.
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What Students Learn
The platform is structured around the full lifecycle of a work-based learning experience:
Getting Started – understanding expectations, workplace readiness, and how to succeed from day one
Managing the Experience – project management, communication, and navigating real-world challenges
Delivering Impact – presenting findings, handing over work, and demonstrating value
Professional Development – CV writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and articulating skills
What’s Included
The platform combines a range of learning formats to cater to different learning styles and maximise engagement:
On-demand training videos
clear, structured guidance students can access anytime
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Downloadable workbooks
practical exercises to reinforce learning and reflection
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Quizzes and knowledge checks
ensuring understanding and retention
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Email and communication templates
helping students engage professionally with employers
Step-by-step guides and frameworks
supporting students at each stage of their experience
Progress tracking and completion monitoring
providing visibility for both students and staff
Designed for Real-World Impact.
Designed for Real-World Impact.
Hear What Students Say
I'm thrilled to share that I've successfully completed my work-based learning experience! Many thanks to the team at Design Portfolio for their collaboration and mentorship, and to Impact Consulting for their continued guidance throughout the process. Excited to carry these learnings forward into my next professional chapter!
Aslihan Özturhan
Consulting Projects – MSc International Business
Stepping into the role of a junior consultant and responding to a live RFP strengthened my structured problem-solving, deepened my understanding of people strategy and helped me develop my presentation and client communication skills. I'm grateful to Mercer and Impact Consulting for such a valuable, hands-on experience.
Elif Naz Kulaksiz
Consulting Projects – BSc Business Management
I strengthened my communication skills, improved my time management, and gained deeper insight into problem-solving and strategic decision-making. I'm grateful to the Impact Consulting team and the University for their guidance and support, and I look forward to leveraging these skills as I progress in my career.
Lydia Akindapo
Consulting Projects – MBA
Completing my MBA consultancy project with Pioneering People Ltd was a pivotal experience. This project strengthened my analytical, communication and project management skills, and gave me valuable insight into strategy and consulting in a real-world context.
Siddh Shah
Consulting Projects – MBA
This experience deepened my understanding of financial services innovation and strengthened my skills in strategic consulting and problem-solving. I'm thankful to the Impact Consulting team for facilitating this opportunity and to EY for providing valuable insights into the future of financial services.
Rishi K Saravanan
Extra Curricular – Company Projects
The experience overall was very enriching. We gained first-hand experience implementing everything we learnt during our MBA directly to a real-world business. Apart from being able to solve real problems, this experience has definitely boosted my confidence and has helped prepare me for post-uni life.
Vishal Bhuvana Muralidharan
Consulting Projects – MBA
Impact Consulting gave me a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience as an international student. I worked with CxHero on a marketing strategy and competitor analysis, which helped me build real skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.
Farzana Sonir
Bachelor of Laws – Extra-Curricular Group Business Project
Working with Evolving Forest turned out to be an enriching experience. The project was rooted in marketing and gave me the opportunity to learn more about how forestry works. Overall, this experience has been incredibly valuable, and I would highly recommend it to other students!
Khushi Mehra
Dissertation Individual Projects – MSc Strategic Marketing Management
This project helped me strengthen my technical skills and apply them to a real business problem focused on customer retention and data-driven decision making. A huge thank you to the team at IMADATA for their guidance and support, and to Impact Consulting for the opportunity!
Aiman Khaqan
Consulting Projects – MSc Business Analytics
Feeling happy to have worked in a company environment and gotten to know how everything works. I am truly excited to see how my findings will help the company. Thank you for the opportunity!
Om Varun Prashad
Consultancy Placement – MBA Global
Through Impact Consulting, I had the opportunity to witness first hand the application of classroom learning into real life projects. I worked with Wellspring Therapy and Training, on analysing and determining the population's future mental health needs and how to meet them effectively with focus on children and young people.
Wakirya Marire
Master of Public Health – Consulting Project
This was a really valuable opportunity. I've learnt so much about the workplace environment and how to apply psychological and personal insights to real-world challenges. It's been incredibly rewarding to see how academic knowledge can translate into meaningful impact.
Jessica Gerken
Group Placement – BSc Psychology
I had an excellent experience with this Internship. The team was consistently supportive, responsive, and helpful throughout the process. The project aligned well with my skills and interests allowing me to gain valuable knowledge. I'm truly grateful for this opportunity!
Piyush Gupta
MSc Business Analytics Student – Individual Internship Project
This live business project was a really valuable learning experience for me. It gave me the opportunity to practically apply what I've learned on my course to a real business challenge. I've learned that being consistent and enthusiastic makes a real difference.
Farjana Akter Moni
Dissertation Individual Projects – MSc International Accounting and Finance
I really enjoyed the hands-on, work-based nature of the experience. The learning experience was practical and very meaningful with the opportunity to work on a real business problem. It also helped me understand how concepts translate into real-world decision-making. Overall, it was a valuable and enriching experience!
Sukhwinder Kaur
Dissertation Individual Projects – MSc International Accounting & Finance
I highly recommend this consulting project because it allowed me to tackle real-world problems! I'm excited to see how my findings and recommendations will actually be put into action and benefit the company.
Karishma Saluja
Consulting Projects – MBA
This experience has been incredibly rewarding, providing valuable insights into international business and consulting, and helping me grow both professionally and analytically. The project also gave me invaluable insights into international expansion strategies, and I'm grateful for the support from both Design Portfolio and Impact Consulting throughout the process!
Arundhati N Muddu
Consulting Projects – MSc International Business
Completing my work-based learning project with The Glow Club was such a valuable experience. It gave me the opportunity to apply my skills to a real business challenge that could genuinely support their growth. I'm really grateful to Impact Consulting for connecting me with this opportunity.
Anagha Kallattu
Internship – MBA
I gained valuable insight into how companies balance compliance, efficiency, and innovation. I'm deeply grateful to the Algbra team, for their support and guidance throughout. Thanks also to Impact Consulting for facilitating this incredible opportunity. I am excited to apply what I have learned to my next professional challenge!
Mihaela Goranova
Consulting Projects – MSc FinTech
This journey has been incredibly educational, allowing me to develop new skills and gain valuable insights into applying theory to real-world challenges. Thank you to Impact Consulting!
Sadia Chowdhury
Consulting Project – MBA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Impact Platform?
It is the online platform that supports your experience from start to finish, bringing your tasks, resources and support together in one place.
How do I access it?
You will be given access as part of your experience and can log in from anywhere to track your progress and find everything you need.
What will I find on it?
Structured learning content, resources and training to help you get the most from your experience, alongside the details of the project or role you are working on.
Will I get support through the platform?
Yes. You will have a dedicated Experience Success Coordinator throughout, plus the platform's resources, so help is always available if questions or challenges come up.
Do I get anything to show for completing my experience?
Yes. Every student receives a Certificate of Completion to support future job applications.
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