Technology Consultant Degree Apprentice Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
As a PwC technology consulting apprentice we help solve business problems using technology.
We usually get requirements from a client for a specific problem they have - which is usually too big of a scope for them to do. We then tackle it with our teams and you can be working on client side in meetings and workshops finding out more about the problem and breaking it down getting the info we need from them.
We usually get requirements from a client for a specific problem they have - which is usually too big of a scope for them to do. We then tackle it with our teams and you can be working on client side in meetings and workshops finding out more about the problem and breaking it down getting the info we need from them.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme and I see it as a huge opportunity as you are able to build your skills and get paid at the same time while obtaining a degree.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
If you work the product build side you may be asked to help build the system that the client requires by for example transferring their products from an old system to a new system. I have personally learnt how to use Salesforce more which is a really valuable skill. I am looking to complete certifications in this which are funded by PwC.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well organised and you do usually 7-8 weeks of work and 1 week of university. I prefer this structure as you can take annual leave easier which is better than most apprenticeships where you have 1 day a week university (you cannot take annual leave on university time).
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We have a skills coach and a buddy to help us across our time on the apprenticeship. They are there for any questions and can have check ins with you to see performance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training provider we have is Ada College and they deliver the programme which is acredited by the Open University. They do well to teach a lot in short bursts however it
sometimes can be a bit overwhelming and takes getting used to and you need to be pro active as you may be expected to learn some aspects yourself too. I like that it's in person as most are online.
sometimes can be a bit overwhelming and takes getting used to and you need to be pro active as you may be expected to learn some aspects yourself too. I like that it's in person as most are online.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The degree is quite relevant to the role as it is especially designed for a technology consultant.
So rather than learning a lot of theory that isn't practical, we learn things relevant to our role such as the software development life cycle.
So rather than learning a lot of theory that isn't practical, we learn things relevant to our role such as the software development life cycle.
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
I am in the Muslim Network committee which hosts events. They also have socials from areas of the business such as the consulting socials.
These are funded by PwC and are great. Also there is football every week funded by PwC too that you can apply for.
These are funded by PwC and are great. Also there is football every week funded by PwC too that you can apply for.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’d recommend this apprenticeship as they are very flexible and you will gain alof of skills and experiences. One thing to keep in mind with tech consulting is l've found that if you don't want to do a lot of coding that's fine whereas if you chose software engineering you are more expected to code.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
I would recommend searching the company values and doing slot of preparation before interviews. Also practice the STAR technique and take part in any pre application events PwC host.
The competition for this apprenticeship is very very high so good luck!
The competition for this apprenticeship is very very high so good luck!
