Business Development Project Manager Review

by Davies Learning Solutions

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

I am responsible for Business Development and client onboarding within my sub division.

8/10

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

I have learnt how to prioritise workload correctly and juggle apprenticeship work alongside my day job. I have developed my english skills through writing my coursework pieces.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Although it has been hard work, I have enjoyed being able to achieve a diploma in insurance and also the different tasks / sessions offered by the apprenticeship.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised - my coach was fantastic at giving me deadlines and monitoring my progress in order to achieve my diploma quickly but in manageable chunks.

9/10

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

I have managed to fit in all my apprenticeship work alongside my day job and had study days / attended workshops with no bother where necessary.

8/10

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

Lots - My coach was really supportive and always on hand to support with additional sessions / resources if required.

9/10

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

It has helped me to understand the basis of insurance and then apply insurance law and business and economics as modules to my role in business development.

8/10

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 - every quarter there is an organised event.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Davies Learning Solutions to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The support from my coach was great, and they use a well structured plan to get you through your CII modules as well as the additional apprenticeship skills / knowledge and behaviour learning.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Davies Learning Solutions?

Make the most of your coach and always ask questions - no such thing as a silly question!