IT Degree Apprentice Review

I am a junior project manager/pmo. Day-to-day, I assist the project manager keep track of projects, and report back to the client on them, by completing activities such as creating project checkpoint reports.

I have started to develop a wide range of skills even during my short time on the course. I have developed strong communication and presentation skills, gained valuable understanding of project management skills, and developed my cloud skills from a technical standpoint.

I enjoy the programme a lot (assuming this refers to the programme as a whole), enjoying my time spent at work. I enjoy the amazing amount of opportunities the company presents, the support they provide to aid you in whatever career pathway you want to progress towards, and the flexibility in choosing career paths.

The structure of the programme is good, spending blocks of 1 week at university to complete a module, then multiple at work learning on the job.

I receive a lot of support from my employer. They are there to support however they can, whether that is helping you work towards a new certification paid for by the company, setting you up with a mentor further down the career pathway you want, or just answering any questions.

The training provider (de Montfort University) is in general there to support in the course. However, this is largely dependant on who the module leader is for the module, as some are more available to support than others.

This qualification has a wide range of modules, so within the duration of the course there will inevitably be modules that aid you in your role within the company.

There are social events where you can connect with colleagues, for example there was a "lunch and paint" session last month. There are also "hackathons", in which you are split into teams and create a presentation based on a brief, and then present back to judges. This is another good networking opportunity.

Yes

It is a company with a friendly, supportive environment, that provides a lot of support in the career growth of it's employees.

While it does matter what you know, I think it matters a lot more who you are as a person, especially as an apprentice. Being a friendly, talkative person will get you into a lot of conversations, leading to even more opportunities.