Network Design Professional Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Network Designer - participate in SDWAN project design, discussion, development and deployment for various companies in the UK.

8/10

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

Learnt many new skills: From 0 network skills to a network designer. From little to no software skills to being able to code in Java, python and use Linux.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I work with very intelligent people. I made some good friends on the course and enjoyed it thoroughly. Currently nearing the end of the apprenticeship.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very poorly organised. Many changes during the 4 years of my apprenticeship scheme. Consistent backpedal on declarations that were not in writing and many promises made but not upheld. Many apprentices lost within the scheme.

2/10

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

Very high support, ranging from mental health to support with education.

9/10

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

Low support as very few lecturers are consistently busy during the apprenticeship scheme.

3/10

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

My training provider has definitely improved my performance within my role.

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.)

Yes, sports day, sport tournaments, code club and more. However, they are not incredibly frequent.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Creates a solid foundation with a degree paid for. Very marketable and welcoming to people wishing to come into the industry.

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

Show your willingness to learn. The most important skill of them all.