Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a control account manager and take responsibility for the start to end of a specific suite of qualifications.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Developed my existing skills and learning the language of Project Management through the course.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Until recently I was really enjoying it. I am finding it harder to source the resources and their comms are poor. Pearson are fully supportive.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme, on paper is very organised and structured but in practice materials and guides are shared late, sometimes you do not get the slides or information about a class until late the day before so you cannot prepare.

    4/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Loads of support from my employer. I have a mentor who has connected me to people across the organisation and I get more than enough time off to study.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • There is limited support as they do not understand how we work in our business.

    6/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I have greatly improved my working practices and understand the business aims and goals better. I can now ensure that I consider all aspects and work closer with stakeholders as a result.

    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.)
  • I am fully involved in Employee Relations Groups for different groups of people, there are regular meet-ups both official and unofficial and we are encouraged to chat even when fully virtual and have social meetings.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Pearson plc to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The people are amazing, the benefits are very generous and we all work together. The CEO is such fun and has brought a sense of fun to the job.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pearson plc?
  • Be prepared to learn and be proactive in offering support outside of your immediate team. We have a fantastic team who will give each other a hand when we can. No one is in a silo.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Teaching

London

May 2023


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