Network Design Professional Review
at BT Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology, Engineering
Ipswich
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Network Designer - participate in SDWAN project design, discussion, development and deployment for various companies in the UK.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I work with very intelligent people. I made some good friends on the course and enjoyed it thoroughly. Currently nearing the end of the apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt many new skills: From 0 network skills to a network designer. From little to no software skills to being able to code in Java, python and use Linux.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Very poorly organised. Many changes during the 4 years of my apprenticeship scheme. Consistent backpedal on declarations that were not in writing and many promises made but not upheld. Many apprentices lost within the scheme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Very high support, ranging from mental health to support with education.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Low support as very few lecturers are consistently busy during the apprenticeship scheme.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My training provider has definitely improved my performance within my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, sports day, sport tournaments, code club and more. However, they are not incredibly frequent.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Creates a solid foundation with a degree paid for. Very marketable and welcoming to people wishing to come into the industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Show your willingness to learn. The most important skill of them all.
