Pros
The first 4 weeks of training before specialization are well done. Friendly atmosphere to start. Easy to make new friends and get involved.
Cons
Following my specialization the company expanded very rapidly. This caused the office to be very understaffed in regards to trainers. It was a case of being left to your own devices and very much a 'teach-yourself' attitude. Considering the £12,000 training fee for the 12 weeks training, this was very much unacceptable. The actual process of placing you on client site is very disorganized, with the company constantly keeping you out of the loop and giving you the wrong information. Regarding the training itself, from my personal experience, some of the subjects you are 'trained' in is by 'trainers' who are not qualified to teach the subject. They set unrealistic standards on the trainees, again from personal experience, with regards to preparing for certification exams in the sense they make you sit exams where you are meant to have had 2 years work experience under your belt before even trying to sit them. On top of this, their 'training' consists of a handful of internet page copied powerpoints as well as cheating on high level certifications in order to provide materials for you to revise from - regardless of your opinions on the matter. If this is their so called 'professional training' i think the company very much needs to review this. On numerous occasions i tried to bring up my various concerns regarding training, only to be ignored or left feeling attacked/bullied by higher management. Overall, i would not recommend this company. If you are currently working there and have not yet started your 5th week training, i would leave now. If you are contemplating working for this company, don't.
