IEC Management Consultants: Enhancing International Education Opportunities
IEC Management Consultants, based in London, UK, specializes in guiding clients to quality educational opportunities in top international destinations. They offer assistance in finding both long academic courses and short skill-based programs that boost employability. Facing the challenge of coordinating numerous agents globally, IEC required a platform to efficiently manage students and agents across various geographical areas.
Project Overview
IEC Management Consultants’ project was an ambitious endeavor to create a centralized platform that could handle the complex dynamics of international educational consulting. This platform was envisioned to seamlessly connect students with educational opportunities worldwide while providing agents with the tools necessary to facilitate these connections efficiently.
Challenges
Vague Initial Project Concept
The project’s initial scope and structure were quite unclear, requiring a comprehensive understanding and definition of the client’s needs.
Multilingual Data Requirements
With agents spread across the globe, the platform needed to support multiple languages to cater to a diverse international user base.
Efficient Matching of Applicants to Institutions
The time-consuming process of matching applicants’ preferences and requirements with suitable universities and colleges needed to be streamlined.
Our Solution
Our solution focused on developing a detailed, multi-faceted platform that could cater to the unique requirements of international educational consulting, ensuring ease of use for agents and clients across different regions.
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In-Depth Business Requirement Analysis
Over three months, we conducted extensive sessions and interviews with stakeholders, resulting in a comprehensive 500-page requirement analysis document that formed the basis for a tailored prototype and use case descriptions.
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Multilingual Data Model and Admin-Controlled Translations
We created a multi-language data model, employing third-party translators for five languages and providing an admin panel for on-the-fly translation adjustments as needed.
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Advanced Matching Algorithm
An intelligent matching system was developed to suggest the best matches from a vast repository of colleges and universities based on applicants’ information, interests, and preferences.
Client Benefits
The platform enabled IEC to expand its operations into the Middle East and Europe, extending its network to over 50 countries and successfully facilitating the transfer of hundreds of students worldwide.
