Overview
What this challenge is about.
Analyze CBN policy and NGN/USD trends to propose inflation hedges for a Lagos cosmetics brand, then earn a verifiable certificate.
The scenario
GlowLagos is a 2-year-old D2C cosmetics startup with ₦2.3B annual revenue (approx. €5M), selling natural skincare products. It sources shea butter from Ghana and packaging from China, paying in USD and NGN.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
How can GlowBerlin hedge against rising inflation and currency risk to stabilize profit margins?
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Apply concepts of inflation and monetary policy to a real business case
- Analyze the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on firm costs
- Evaluate hedging instruments using macroeconomic data
- Communicate macroeconomic insights to non-specialist stakeholders
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Aligned coursework coming soon.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
Each one shows up on your verified credential.
- Inflation Analysis
Apply inflation analysis to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Monetary Policy
Apply monetary policy to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Exchange Rate Forecasting
Apply exchange rate forecasting to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Hedging Strategies
Apply hedging strategies to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Data Visualization
Transform complex data into clear, insightful visual representations.
Careers
Career paths this challenge builds toward
Completing this challenge demonstrates skills that transfer directly to these roles: