Degree Apprentice Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
I work in DevOps, which involves working with tools and writing scripts to build automations and pipelines which speed up the software development process and reduce costs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the university content as it teaches about the business side, whereas my job role is very technical.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learned a lot about the DevOps culture, various tools (Git and CI/CD, Cloud providers, Terraform, Python, Bash, Containerisation and more) and processes and gained experience working in both internal and client roles.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The university program is fairly well structured and organised, and any issues are quickly communicated.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All of my managers have been incredibly helpful and supportive with anything I've needed help with.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Skills coaches and lecturers are very available and helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
While most units aren't directly helpful, my writing and research skills have improved a lot, which has helped improve my troubleshooting skills, communication and documentation writing.
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
IBM has various groups and activities to get involved with, including sports, volunteering, social events and networking opportunities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The workplace culture is good and people are pleasant to work with. There's tons of opportunity to sculpt your career in the way you want.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Show how you embody a growth mindset and the values you share with IBM.
