PowerApps Developer Review
at Department for Education
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Sheffield
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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 developer I learnt how to build apps, flows and reports using Microsoft Power Platform. I gained a good understanding of how to build applications using Microsoft PowerApps with the use of Microsoft Dataverse as a database. I took advantage of Microsoft Power Automate to build automation flows and reports with the use of Microsoft Power Bi. I had a coach who I have regular check ins with to review my progress and to identify any areas for improvement. Would recommend to as an introduction into software development.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoyed the apprenticeship and it gave me a really good oversight of software development.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a range of new skills as well as building on pre-existing ones. For example, I have gained new knowledge of PowerApps and how to create a PowerApp. I have also gained a good understanding of DAX and Power FX languages.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme was really well structured and have multiple facets of support in place should you need it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a good level of support from my employer. I had regular catchups with my LM each week as well as monthly ones to review progress made.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I had a learning coach who I could jump on a call with and ask any questions I had throughout the process.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I've learnt lots of new skills which are highly relevant, however, I think a Microsoft specific apprenticeship might have been more appropriate.
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 get involved in various networks and events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive place to work and lots of opportunity to learn about the organisation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
I would learn as many Microsoft applications as possible.
