APPLIED POLITICAL CONSULTING LAB
India’s first hands on project-based upskilling program in Political Consulting
Transition into Political Consulting 10x faster by mastering the fundamental skills and building a strong portfolio
Session Mode
Online
Duration
6 months
Commitment
6-8 hours per week
Program kickoff
18th July
Session Days
Weekdays
Enrollment Deadline
30th June
Overview
The world of political strategy jobs and political consulting jobs is growing at breakneck speed-driven by the rise of AI, data analytics, digital campaigning, and tech-savvy electorates. As India witnesses a surge in boutique consulting firms and aggressive expansion by big players, there’s a sharp demand for talent with both subject-matter expertise and market-ready skills.
Ex-UPSC aspirants stand out as ideal candidates due to their deep understanding of policy, governance, and public opinion – but many struggle to transition into a political consultant career due to a lack of industry exposure and actionable skills.
The Applied Political Consulting Lab is designed to bridge this critical gap. Through live sessions, real-world case studies, and personalized mentorship, participants will gain the practical experience, strategic mindset, and professional edge needed to thrive in today’s political consulting landscape.
Who is this INITIATIVE for
The “One More Attempt” Club
Build a political consutling portfolio as UPSC Plan B alongside your UPSC preparation journey.
The “What Next?” Batch
Transition confidently into meaningful political consutling opportunities beyond UPSC prep.
The Weekend Warriors
Move from current job to high-growth careers in Political Consulting.
Know Our Alumni
Successfully helped 500+ candidates in getting placed in reputed organizations
Program CURRICULUM
16 Weeks Curriculum
8 Weeks – Applied Coursework + 8 Weeks Project & White Paper
Each module has assignments worthy to find mention on the CV
Fundamentals of Political Consulting
What we cover:
- Process mapping for electoral processes
- Understanding the pillars of political consulting
- SWOT analysis of diverse stakeholders in politics
- Levers affecting voting outcomes
What you’ll build:
- Electoral process understanding
- Political strategy foundations
- Stakeholder analysis frameworks
Skills and Competencies gained:
- Political reasoning
- Strategic analysis
- Electoral understanding
Building a Political Strategy
What we cover:
- Understanding the constituents
- Constituency profiling and framework for candidate selection
- Hypothesis designing and on-ground testing
- Techniques to build a comprehensive political strategy
- Case studies of diverse political strategies
- Activity: Designing a real-time political strategy
What you’ll build:
- Constituency profiling methods
- Strategy development frameworks
- Ground-level political insights
Skills and Competencies gained:
- Strategic planning
- Voter analysis
- Campaign decision-making
Designing a Compelling Campaign
What we cover:
- Types and fundamental features of a campaign
- Art of designing informed campaigns
- Methods to assess campaign performance
- Case studies of Indian & global campaigns
- Activity: Designing real-time campaigns
What you’ll build:
- Campaign design frameworks
- Performance evaluation models
- Election communication strategies
Skills and Competencies gained:
- Campaign management
- Strategic communication
- Performance assessment
Leveraging Data for Politics
What we cover:
- Understanding sources for electoral outcome analysis
- Tools and methodologies for electoral analysis
- Survey design and analysis
- Designing micro strategies by analysing booth-level data
What you’ll build:
- Electoral data frameworks
- Survey analysis methods
- Booth-level strategy models
Skills and Competencies gained:
- Data-driven decision making
- Electoral analysis
- Quantitative interpretation
Brand Building in Politics
What we cover:
- Components of brand building
- Tips and methodologies for political brand building
- Learning through case studies
What you’ll build:
- Political branding strategies
- Public perception frameworks
- Candidate positioning methods
Skills and Competencies gained:
- Brand communication
- Political positioning
- Narrative development
Driving and Managing Narratives to Win Elections
What we cover:
- Types of political narrative
- Tools of narrative delivery
- Mastering strategic communication
- Learning through case studies
What you’ll build:
- Narrative-building frameworks
- Strategic messaging approaches
- Political communication models
Skills and Competencies gained:
- Narrative management
- Persuasive communication
- Media strategy understanding
Mastering the Guesstimate
What we cover:
- Frameworks to solve guesstimates
- Practice sessions with real-time feedback
What you’ll build:
- Structured estimation approaches
- Logical problem-solving methods
- Analytical thinking frameworks
Skills and Competencies gained:
- Quantitative reasoning
- Structured thinking
- Problem-solving agility
Mastering the Case Interviews
What we cover:
- Problem-solving frameworks and hypothesis building
- Political consulting case interview framework
- Practice sessions with real-time feedback
What you’ll build:
- Case-solving frameworks
- Hypothesis-driven approaches
- Consulting interview readiness
What you’ll build:
- Strategic problem solving
- Interview communication
- Consulting aptitude
New Track Unlocked : Data Analytics Track in Political Consulting
Powering Modern Elections through Data Analytics & AI
Learn advanced Data Analytics skills and apply it to real-world campaigns, governance challenges, voter outreach, and public perception management using industry-relevant tools and frameworks
01
Python for Data Analysis
- Data Cleaning & Transformation
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
- NumPy & Pandas Workflow
- Statistical Thinking & Insights
- Automation of Repetitive Tasks
02
SQL for Data Management
- Writing Queries from Scratch
- Joins, Group By & Subqueries
- Database Management Fundamentals
- Query Optimization Techniques
- Real-world Data Extraction
03
Tableau for Visualization
- Interactive Dashboards
- KPI & Metrics Tracking
- Storytelling with Data
- Geospatial & Trend Analysis
- Decision-driven Visual Reports
04
Live Projects
- Election Data Interpretation
- Real-world Campaign Simulations
- Constituency Case Studies
- Governance & Public Affairs Projects
- Campaign Reporting & Insights
LEARNING WORKFLOW
01 Acquire & Understand Data
Collect, structure, and interpret raw datasets from multiple sources.
02 Clean & Prepare Data
Handle missing values, inconsistencies, and formatting for accurate analysis.
03 Analyze & Generate Insights
Identify trends, patterns, correlations, and actionable findings.
04 Visualize & Communicate
Build dashboards and reports that simplify complex information.
05 Solve Real-world Problems
Apply analytics to governance, business, and social impact use cases.
06 Build Employable Portfolio
Create industry-ready projects, dashboards, and case studies.
HOW IT HELPS YOU
Strategic Decision Making
Learn how modern political campaigns use research, narratives, and data to influence public opinion.
Industry-ready Consulting Skills
Build practical expertise used in political consulting firms, governance teams, and public affairs roles.
Strong Career Opportunities
Gain hands-on exposure and portfolio projects valued across politics, media, policy, and consulting.
Career Transition Advantage
Perfect for UPSC aspirants and graduates transitioning into high-growth careers.
Real-world Problem Solving
Move beyond theory through simulations, constituency analysis, and live political problem-solving.
Faster Career Acceleration
Develop execution-focused skills that help you stand out in high-impact political and governance ecosystems.
Meet Your Instructor:
Jigyasu Agarwal
Political Strategist | Ex-UPSC Aspirant | Co-Founder, Rebounce
- B.Tech, Electrical Engineering, NIT Patna
- 5+ years of experience in Consulting & Management
- Former Manager, Nation with NaMo
- Former Consultant, ABB (Swiss MNC - Robotics & Automation)
- Strategic Advisor to prominent National & State-Level Leaders
Varunn Kaushik
AI & Analytics Leader | Decision Science Strategist | Manager, Accenture
- B.E. Computer Engineering, Delhi College of Engineering (University of Delhi)
- 7+ years experience in data science, machine learning & analytics roles across global firms
- Manager - Decision Science & Generative AI at Accenture, driving advanced analytics solutions
- Worked with organisations like EXL, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America and ITPO
- Visiting faculty & trainer in data science and analytics, bridging industry practice with learning
Why Choose Applied Political Consulting Lab (APCL) - Our Political Consulting Course?
Tailored for Aspiring Political Consultants
Our Political Consulting Course (APCL) is specifically designed to help UPSC aspirants and enthusiastic newcomers gain hands-on experience in shaping electoral strategy and stakeholder analysis. The Applied Political Consulting Lab offers industry-relevant skills and an opportunity to implement these skills in very close to real world settings.
100% Project-Based Learning
Mentoring from Industry Leaders
Through our Political Consulting Course, you’ll receive live masterclasses from Jigyasu Agarwal who has an extensive 5 year experience in Political consulting. You will also receive personal, guidance mentorship and support directly from Jigyasu be it for a bullet proof resume, LinkedIn profile optimization and interview support – designed to accelerate your placement journey
Comprehensive Curriculum Design
Our Political Consulting Course include modules on fundamentals of consulting, strategy design, campaign execution, data analytics, narrative framing, guesstimates, and case interviews – offering a complete skill stack
Programme JOURNEY
Learn Political Consulting skills
Strengthen Portfolio with a Live Project
Resume Mentorship
Job Hunt Strategy
Cover Letter Review
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Interview Preparation (Unlimited 1:1 Sessions)
Take-Home Assignment Support (Unlimited 1:1 Sessions)
Job Hunt Strategy Refinement
Salary Negotiation Guidance
Placement support
How These 6 Months Unfold
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
Month 4
Month 5
Month 6
Phase 1
Upskilling
Political Consulting Upskilling
Phase 2
Project
Political Consulting Project
Phase 3
Placement
End-to-End Placement Support (6 months)
Our offerings
Applied Political Consulting Lab
Program Structure :
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Phase 1 (2 months)
Political Consulting Upskilling -
Phase 2 (2 months)
Hands-on Project in Political Consulting -
Phase 3 (12 months)
End to End Placement Support
What you build :
- Electoral strategy frameworks
- Constituency & voter segmentation models
- Campaign simulations and execution plans
- Narrative and branding strategies
- Real political consulting portfolio
Roles you can target :
- Political Consultant
- Campaign Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Cohort Starts:
18 July
Applied Political Consulting Lab and Data Analytics
Program Structure :
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Phase 1 (2 months)
Political Consulting Upskilling -
Phase 2 (2 months)
Data Analytics Upskilling, Political Consulting Project -
Phase 3 (12 months)
End to End Placement Support
What you build :
- Foundational Political Consulting skills from Applied Political Consulting Lab
- Advanced Data Analytics in Political Consulting
- Learn data analytics tools like Python, SQL and tableau
Roles you can target :
- Political Data Analyst
- Election Analyst
- Campaign Manager
- Political Consultant
- Strategy Consultant
Cohort Starts:
18 July
Applied Political Consulting Lab (Public Policy)
Program Structure :
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Phase 1 (2 months)
Political Consulting Upskilling, Public Policy Upskilling -
Phase 2 (2 months)
Political Consulting Project -
Phase 3 (12 months)
End to End Placement Support
What you build :
- Foundational Political Consulting skills from Applied Political Consulting Lab
- Evidence based Policy Making
- Policy Simulation
- Policy research, writing and communication
Roles you can target :
- Political Consultant
- Campaign Manager
- Public Policy Analyst
- Policy Consultant
- Impact Consultant
- Strategy Consultant
Cohort Starts:
18 July
Policy Pro Track (Policy, Politics and Data)
Program Structure
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Phase 1 (2 months)
Public Policy Upskilling, Political Consulting Upskilling -
Phase 2 (2 months)
Data Analytics upskilling, Policy/Politics Project -
Phase 3 (12 months)
End to End Placement Support
What you build :
- Foundational Political Consulting skills from Applied Political Consulting Lab
- Advanced Data Analytics for Public Policy/ Political Consulting
- Learn data analytics tools like Python, SQL and tableau
- Evidence based Policy Making
- Policy Simulation
- Policy research, writing and communication
Roles you can target :
- Political Consultant
- Campaign Manager
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- Data Associate (Public Policy)
- Strategy Consultant
- Public Policy Analyst
- Policy Consultant
Cohort Starts:
18 July
How These 6 Months Unfold
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
Month 4
Month 5
Month 6
Phase 1
Upskilling
32+ masterclasses
Political Consulting Upskilling
Political Consulting Upskilling
Phase 2
Project
24+ masterclasses
Political Consulting Project
Political Consulting Project
Phase 3
Placement
Unlimited sessions
End-to-End Placement Support (Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Prep & Job Hunt)
Enroll now
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Where our Alumni work
Certificate of Completion
This Certificate of Completion is proudly presented for successfully completing the program with dedication, consistency, and excellence.
Risk is Ours
We’ll reach out within 24 hours to answer any questions about the program.
Frequently Asked QUESTIONS
Everything UPSC Aspirants Need to Know Before Exploring Careers in Political Consulting
You work on campaign simulations, constituency research, narrative-building exercises, strategy projects, and real-world political case studies while learning directly from practitioners and mentors.
Political consulting values skills, competency and portfolio more than just the degree. The program is designed to help you build all the above.