Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

I work in an embedded project management team within an engineering function. The role covers a wide variety of project management activities and can vary massively day to day. With multiple projects ongoing it provides an opportunity to develop many project management skills.

Yes. Pretty much all of my project management skills have been developed through this apprenticeship.

I do enjoy my programme to a good extent and the exposure and experience gained so early in my career has been invaluable. However there are parts that are not as enjoyable, such as the learning provider, The University of Cumbria has been a relatively poor learning provider throughout the apprenticeship. Due to the rapid expansion of the programme it is clear the university has struggled to provide continuous high quality learning and can be frustrating at times with the lack of competence shown by some of the lecturing staff.

For the most part, the programme is well structured. With continuous reviews and support provided throughout it makes it easier to balance the requirements of the apprenticeship. Due to the large cohort of apprentices within the business it can sometimes feel overcrowded but in general it is a well structured programme.

We receive a good level of support from our employer and provide resources that we can access for further support.

Not much, The University of Cumbria provide a poor level of support and have done throughout, with a small amount of actually useful teaching provided in the assistance of gaining our qualifications.

The degree gained from the training provider does not help much at all really. The skills and experiences gained through placements within the business have helped much more in being able to perfrom in my current role.

no not very many at all. There is a professional networking event held occasionally but that is it.

Yes

I would recommend BAE because there are loads of opportunities to gain experience. The work i have been involved in has been varied and enjoyable. There are many career progression opportunities and the pay is relatively good too.

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