IT Apprentice Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Leicester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3.2/5
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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
Working within a project team, different apprentices can be on different projects within the company. My role consists of supporting dev teams, similar to SRE work. I have to go to client sites every 2 weeks and work alongside other people from different companies.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the program as it allows me to be more aware of how the industry works and also helps me network with experienced people within the fields I can potentially enter.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my skills working within a team, learnt to use multiple technical platforms and different ways of working.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
University side is not the most well-structured but have had no major issues
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is always available
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Assigned mentors and access to module tutors during assessment periods
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Not very well as the modules we have undertook are mostly theory based rather than practical knowledge
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
It is possible to get involved however there is not a lot of exposure for these activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company culture and great for career growth
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Lots of opportunities within the company so do not restrict yourself to one career path.
