Consultant Apprentice Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
London
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
Delivery manager for an AI implementation in the public sector. This involves making sure that we:
- Stick to delivery timelines
- Meet our contractual obligations
- Accurately report updates to the client
- Stick to delivery timelines
- Meet our contractual obligations
- Accurately report updates to the client
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the apprenticeship programme at IBM. I am able to gain first-hand experience into what it's like working in a fast-paced environment, progressing in my career whilst also gaining a degree in a relevant field!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills since being here, some of which include:
- Time management (juggling day-to-day tasks, sticking to delivery timelines)
- Conversational skills (engaging with senior stakeholders & clients)
- AI development (building custom AI assistants and agents)
- Time management (juggling day-to-day tasks, sticking to delivery timelines)
- Conversational skills (engaging with senior stakeholders & clients)
- AI development (building custom AI assistants and agents)
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well, designated time for study & day-to-day work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employers are very supportive and understanding of the fact that I have to designate time to university study.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots, we have regular check ins, and dedicated support teams available for if we ever need it!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
100% - I am following an IT Consultant specialism in my degree, which is exactly what I am doing at IBM.
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
We often do team socials, wider company socials and apprentice socials. There are designated communities for certain sporting events. There are also regular networking events and hackathons to take part in!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The people are fantastic - very supportive!
There is lots of opportunity to progress in your career in any area that you would like to!
There is lots of opportunity to progress in your career in any area that you would like to!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be curious! Take advantage of all of the resources that are available e.g. YourLearning Certifications.
