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IBM

Level 6 Digital Technology Solutions Professional Review

at IBM

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

London

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Currently, I work as an IT Consultant within IBM which makes up four days of my week working on client-facing projects. While working on project I use a broad range of technical and business skills developed through on-the-job training and formal learning during my one day of university study a week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I massively enjoy my program and gain a strong sense of fulfilment from overcoming challenges and the sense of autonomy my workplace provides.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
During my time so far IBM has helped further develop my soft skills through client convocation-focused courses and speaking to clients while on project. The technical knowledge and experience I have gained while on project and during the completion of my university module has been immense.
Key Skills Developed:
Software Development
Data Analysis
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing
IT Support
Project Management
Business and System Analysis
Networking and Infrastructure
AI and Automation

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
IBM is extremely well-organised and highly professional. However, my training provider Northeastern University is very unorganised and poorly structured which can be frustrating at times, especially with the high workload you have as an apprentice.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is extremely accommodating and goes above and beyond to help me perform my best in both client-facing projects and the completion of my degree.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
My training provider provides a basic level of support and even though the staff are very willing to help the lack of structure and poor overall organisation hinder their ability to support effectively.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that the training provides a basic level of understanding and technical ability. Which is enough to get a step up when taking on tasks within a project be it technical or non-technical.
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
There is a strong push from the different communities within IBM to encourage extra-curricular activities, especially within the apprentice community. In addition, while working on a project you will likely have the regular team meet-ups where social activities and team building make up a large part of these meet-ups.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
IBM provides a highly professional and inclusive working environment, with vast opportunities for career development and diversification. Most importantly they really show how much they value their employees and their continuous professional development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Demonstrate you ability to acquire new skills through independent learning and apply them in a real world setting.
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