Business Analyst Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Support successful project delivery by working as a Business Analyst who conducts requirements engineering, facilitate workshops/interviews, process mapping and reporting of benefits realised.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Improved my technical and analytical skills considerably as well as stakeholder management.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is well run and organised with good support from within my organisation as well as the training provider.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured, this was all discussed very early in the programme and I have a clear understanding of what I need to achieve to be successful in the programme. With regular catch ups it makes it easier to stay on the right track.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots of good support in giving me the time I need to complete my learning as well as trusting me to work on some interesting projects. I have weekly catch ups with my manager to discuss learning allowing me to provide updates, ask for support and raise any concerns.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Good amount of support, with constant access to an experienced mentor, useful online learning materials, preparation for different modules, 6 weekly check ins and portfolio feedback.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It allows me to learn the theory behind some of the things I need to put into practice on the job. From doing this it allows me to learn a lot more about the best practice and how I can perform more effectively.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

My team is particularly social, despite having to work from home at the moment we try to keep in regular contact on a social level as well as a professional level which has been fun.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Opportunities, progression, responsibility, support

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sage?

Ensure you come across as someone who is open to learning, driven, wants to make a difference/add value and would like to develop your skills.