Foundation Program

Complete Case Interview Preparation

The Foundation Program is a comprehensive, self-paced course designed to help candidates master consulting interviews through structured video lectures, real case walkthroughs, and practical exercises. 

This is one of the only programs where a real consulting Partner who is actively practicing the job — Anouar El Ibrahimi — personally delivers the video lectures, sharing firsthand insights on how to nail consulting interviews and successfully break into top consulting firms. 

The program combines whiteboard-style teaching, live case solving with Abed El Wahab Al Tall and Anouar El-Ibrahimi, expert feedback, and structured written materials to build both technical and behavioral interview skills.

The course is structured into four main chapters, each targeting a critical component of consulting interview preparation.

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Chapter 1

Introduction Bootcamp & Industry Concepts

This chapter builds the foundational knowledge required to understand consulting interviews and how candidates are evaluated.

It includes video lessons covering:

  • Introduction to consulting and case interviews

  • How to prepare effectively for consulting interviews

  • The most common types of consulting cases

  • How interviewers assess candidate performance

In addition, this chapter includes Industry Concepts, providing candidates with a structured overview of key sectors frequently tested in interviews. Each industry module highlights:

  • Industry structure and value chain

  • Key revenue drivers and cost components

  • Common strategic challenges

  • Typical case interview angles

Industries covered include:

  • Consumer Goods & Retail

  • Energy & Utilities

  • Healthcare & Hospitals

  • Financial Services (Banking & Insurance)

  • Telecom & Technology

  • Transportation & Logistics

  • Industrial Manufacturing

  • Tourism & Hospitality

  • Education & Training

  • Real Estate & Construction

  • Public Sector & Government Services

  • Agriculture & Food Security

  • Aviation

  • Automotive & Mobility

  • Private Equity & M&A

  • Digital Platforms & E-commerce

  • Energy Transition & Sustainability

  • Sports & Entertainment

  • Logistics Tech & Last-Mile Delivery

This section ensures candidates build business intuition across industries, a key success factor in consulting interviews.

Chapter 2

Fundamentals Bootcamp

This chapter focuses on core consulting case frameworks and how to approach each case type step-by-step.

For each case type, Anouar explains:

  • When this case type appears

  • How to structure the problem

  • Key frameworks to use

  • Important analysis areas

  • Common mistakes to avoid

Case types covered:

  • Profitability

  • Market Entry

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Competitive Response

  • Capacity Change

  • Privatization

  • Pricing

  • Market Sizing

  • Growth Strategy

Each lesson is followed by practice cases allowing candidates to apply the frameworks immediately.

This chapter builds structured thinking and framework mastery, essential for consulting interviews.

Chapter 3

FIT Interview Bootcamp

This chapter prepares candidates for the behavioral (FIT) interview, a critical component of consulting hiring.

The chapter includes:

  • Video overview of the FIT interview

  • Most common FIT questions asked by consulting firms

  • How to structure strong answers

  • What interviewers are evaluating

  • Common mistakes to avoid

Additionally, the chapter includes:

  • Examples of strong answers

  • Examples of weak answers

  • Explanation of why answers are strong or weak

  • Guidance on improving responses

This section ensures candidates are prepared for personal experience interviews, leadership questions, and behavioral assessments.

Chapter 4

Live Case Walkthroughs & Expert Feedback

This chapter contains full video case simulations where Abed el wahab al tall and Anouar El Ibrahimi solve cases together.

Each case simulates a real consulting interview and is followed by detailed feedback on:

  • Structure quality

  • Communication

  • Quantitative analysis

  • Business judgment

  • Areas of improvement

Cases included:

  • Profitability Case

  • Market Entry Case

  • M&A Case

  • Competitive Response Case

  • Capacity Change Case

  • Privatization Case

  • Pricing Case

  • Growth Strategy Case

  • Unconventional Case

These walkthroughs allow candidates to see exactly how top candidates think and perform.

Math Drills

The program concludes with math drills designed to improve speed and accuracy during case interviews.

These drills help candidates build confidence in quantitative analysis, a key requirement for consulting interviews.

What You Will Gain

By the end of the Foundation Program, you will:

  • Master consulting case frameworks

  • Learn how to structure answers clearly

  • Understand how interviewers evaluate candidates

  • Build strong business intuition across industries

  • Improve mental math and analytical skills

  • Prepare for FIT/behavioral interviews

  • Practice with real case walkthroughs

  • Learn from expert feedback

This program provides everything needed to build a strong foundation for consulting interview success.