Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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 Designer, my role is to create intuitive, user-centered digital experiences that meet both user needs and business goals. I focus on understanding how people interact with products and use that insight to design solutions that are simple, efficient, and enjoyable to use.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love it!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I’ve continuously developed both new and existing skills in my role.
Over time, I’ve strengthened my core UX skills such as user research, wireframing, and prototyping. I’ve become more confident in selecting appropriate research methods, synthesising insights, and turning them into actionable design decisions.
I’ve also developed my skills in usability testing—planning sessions, moderating them, and analysing results to improve the overall user experience.
In addition, I’ve learned new tools and expanded my technical understanding. For example, I’ve improved my proficiency in design tools like Figma and gained a better understanding of front-end constraints, which helps me collaborate more effectively with developers.
Over time, I’ve strengthened my core UX skills such as user research, wireframing, and prototyping. I’ve become more confident in selecting appropriate research methods, synthesising insights, and turning them into actionable design decisions.
I’ve also developed my skills in usability testing—planning sessions, moderating them, and analysing results to improve the overall user experience.
In addition, I’ve learned new tools and expanded my technical understanding. For example, I’ve improved my proficiency in design tools like Figma and gained a better understanding of front-end constraints, which helps me collaborate more effectively with developers.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well!
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
lots i have a coach and buddies
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots I have many different areas to access support on assigments
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that my qualification has helped me perform more effectively in my role as a UX designer.
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 a range of extra-curricular activities available at my workplace.
These include social events that help build team relationships, such as team outings, informal gatherings, and company-wide celebrations. There are also opportunities to get involved in professional activities like design talks, workshops, and networking events, which are particularly valuable for staying up to date with industry trends and learning from others.
These include social events that help build team relationships, such as team outings, informal gatherings, and company-wide celebrations. There are also opportunities to get involved in professional activities like design talks, workshops, and networking events, which are particularly valuable for staying up to date with industry trends and learning from others.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend working at IBM for several reasons.
Firstly, it offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful projects across a variety of industries, which is great for building experience and developing a broad skill set. The company is known for its strong focus on innovation, so you’re often exposed to new technologies and forward-thinking ways of working.
Secondly, IBM provides a supportive learning environment. There are plenty of resources for professional development, including training programmes, mentorship, and access to industry knowledge, which makes it a great place to grow especially early in your career.
The collaborative culture is another key benefit. You get to work with multidisciplinary teams, which helps you learn from others and improve how you communicate and present your ideas.
Finally, IBM places a strong emphasis on flexibility and inclusion, creating a workplace where people from different backgrounds can thrive and maintain a good work–life balance.
Firstly, it offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful projects across a variety of industries, which is great for building experience and developing a broad skill set. The company is known for its strong focus on innovation, so you’re often exposed to new technologies and forward-thinking ways of working.
Secondly, IBM provides a supportive learning environment. There are plenty of resources for professional development, including training programmes, mentorship, and access to industry knowledge, which makes it a great place to grow especially early in your career.
The collaborative culture is another key benefit. You get to work with multidisciplinary teams, which helps you learn from others and improve how you communicate and present your ideas.
Finally, IBM places a strong emphasis on flexibility and inclusion, creating a workplace where people from different backgrounds can thrive and maintain a good work–life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
If you’re applying to IBM, my main advice would be to focus on both your technical skills and how you think as a problem-solver.
