UX Design Consultant Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
UX/UI Design
London, UK
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
As a UX Design Consultant, my role involves improving digital products by enhancing user experience, usability, and overall design effectiveness. Day-to-day, this includes analysing data to identify pain points, benchmarking other products and services and creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows. I collaborate with multiple stakeholders to align design strategies with business goals. It is a balance of creativity, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy being a UX Design Degree Apprentice at IBM and MMU, it has allowed me to gain valuable hands-on experience while studying industry-leading practices. The combination of academic learning and real-world projects has built me a strong foundation for a successful career!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have continuously developed my design skills through hands-on projects, research, and industry insights. I’ve enhanced my ability to create intuitive user flows and wireframes by working on real-world applications, strengthening my ability to align UX strategies with business goals.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
As a programme it is well structured and organised. Weeks attending university are always provided far in advance and are well thought out to suit working individuals.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
High level of support is provided from both my mentors and colleagues. Regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and networking opportunities within IBM further enhance my learning and growth whilst studying.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
MMU provide a great level of support throughout the course. With ample opportunities and ability to contact and receive assistance across a broad range of topics. Further events and networking opportunities to get to know others.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification through MMU has been highly beneficial in helping me perform better in my UX Design role at IBM. The structured learning approach, including assignments on emerging technologies like augmented reality and IoT, has expanded my problem-solving skills and ability to design innovative user experiences.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are more than you could ever imagine! So much to get involved in and be apart of among very welcoming and open company culture.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
IBM fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, making it an ideal place to kickstart a career! The support from experienced industry expert professionals, along with opportunities to work and have ownership on impactful and exciting projects is really special.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be yourself! Showcase your passions and willingness to learn and embrace different things.
