Level 6 DTS Apprentice Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
My current role is as a project analyst. I enjoy this and work with a good, supportive team. It can be very stressful at times though as we deal with several difficult stakeholders
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme as a whole has been brilliant. I feel I have developed well and enjoy the training element at MMU
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have improved my technical skills as well as my communication and time management skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured. Projects are well aware of the study requirement and as such, I work 4 days per week and get 1 day per week for study
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have great support at work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lecturers and apprenticeship contacts are always reliable and super helpful. Thy always reply to email queries promptly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well. Large parts of my course have applied directly to my day job
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
There are some but due to living a considerable distance from the office, I have rarely taken part
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Large organisation with lots of opportunities and a great support network for apprentices
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be willing to learn. It doesn't matter if you don't have the skills they are looking for straight away, the main thing is your attitude towards learning
