Programme Manager Review
at FCMS
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Project Management
Blackpool, Lancashire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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 am the program manager for FCMS managing the conceptualisation and delivery of projects
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoyed the program very much
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i learnt the full suite of tools and methodologies available at APM level 4
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
i was well structured and well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
they dedicated 20% of my overall working time to the course, allowing me to take a 'day off' from work to focus on the course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A average amount of support was recieved - though following the seminars, we were left to produce documents, essays and outputs on our own
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well as this is aligned with my job role as a program manager
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
yes - running club, the brew, crafty club
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend FCMS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked here for 17 years and enjoy the work, think the company is good to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to FCMS?
theres a lot to learn, but once you start on your journey, you'll begin to learn just what important work happens
