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Junior Software test analyst Review

at Costa Coffee

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Data Analysis, Front-end Development, Information Technology, Software Engineering

Loudwater, Buckinghamshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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 role was to test the E2E usage of the Costa Coffee machines. We would get given updates and New features to be testing under a time limit.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed it thoroughly as I enjoy learning new things.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learnt how to communicate with others in a working environment, work efficiently and more in-depth knowledge about software testing.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very structured, I always knew what to do and what was coming up.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Any time I felt like I needed help I always received it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I felt like they always had my back and had my best interest in mind
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
1000% better as I use the skills I learnt through the training in my everyday life.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Costa Coffee to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an inclusive company and will always support you no matter what.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costa Coffee?
If you are coming from a non-working background 'buckle up' as you get put into a working environment. But don't be worried as you have all the help needed to settle
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