Project Professional Apprentice Review

Working in project controls, risk and scheduling currently. Management of the risks to our project, along with updates to schedules. Stakeholder engagement, regular meetings virtually, upkeep of communications via teams, skype and outlook. Project performance management and learning from experienced DE&S personnel.

Absolutely. I've developed skills with time management, people management, leadership and the improvement of tools used. Word, powerpoint & excel e.g. utilised the importance of dashboards and how this impacts project performance and monthly drumbeat reviews, scheduled meetings and data analysis with earned value management.

I really enjoy the scheme im on, the opportunities have been fantastic. Working from home has been challenging but Ive learnt to adapt and overcome those challenges. I passed the APM PMQ exam which was a brilliant tutor led course. Would recommend this course.

Its run well enough for us to pass I believe, however there has been a lot of miss-communication which has affected certain aspects. For example, an issue with pay increases and the dates given for our exam and end point assessment. This could be area for LFE.

We are supported by our placement team and I have a direct delivery manager and a mentor. The scheme are available if we require assistance but we arent contacted too often. We have reviews every 8 weeks.

In the build up to the APM exam I had a fantastic tutor and attended 2 study days every 6 weeks, we were provided with the right content of information and available learning booklets online which were easily accessible. The portfolio is different and difficult.

The learning of the APM topics whilst undertaking 2 placements were very useful, especially for risk management and scheduling.

There is plenty to get involved in (prior to covid) we have a gym on site, groups available to join for sports, teams tend to go out socially (especially nandos close to work with our defence discount!)

Yes

Great place to work, loads of opportunities and you are supported with your progression. I feel trusted in my role and not micro managed whereas before in other organisations I was.

Be yourself! DE&S employ everyone with talent! Prove why they should choose you.