Business Analyst with FDM - IT Trainee FDM Group Employee Review

2.0
25 June 2021
Recommend
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Pros

IF you get placed in an interesting company you will learn a lot

Cons

FDM business model is very strong. They make a lot of money from their consultants as they sell them to companies as "trained BAs". Training takes 6-12 weeks in which you mainly get to know your colleagues instead of learning something new. You will be stuck with FDM for 2 years as you have to pay 2k for each week of training if you leave before that time. FDM does not care for your personal wellbeing. I would compare this business model with how they build the pyramids in ancient Egypt: - Fuel the fear of insane punishment's (in this case financial) if you don't continue working.

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FDM Group Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Through our programme, graduates can develop technical and professional skills and have the opportunity to work with globally recognised companies, growing valuable expertise for their career progression. Our Consultant Experience Team, Consultant Peer Support Programme and Wellbeing Programme are designed provide ongoing support to our trainees and consultants throughout their entire journey with us. We hope the experience you are gaining at FDM will help you in your future career. Kind Regards, FDM Group

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Cons

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