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What makes a good Tester?

FDM Academy Trainer

Over the years I’ve worked with numerous types of people, from runners to gamers, knitters to bloggers and some that do all of those and more. The one thing they all have in common is that they all call themselves testers, which got me thinking, what makes a good tester…?

October Consultant Placements

Maree - Marketing Assistant

Congratulations to our newest FDM IT Consultants who have completed their training and been placed onsite to work with the following clients…

IT Job Options – Where Could FDM Take You?

Maree - Marketing Assistant

FDM’s Academy Programme enables fast-tracked career progression into the IT industry, through technical and professional skills development combined with commercial experience.  The training generally take 8-16 weeks to complete, after which you will begin an exciting journey as an FDM IT Consultant, working with some of the world’s most prestigious organisations. So what might you [...]

The FDM Academy – Ten Frequently Asked Questions

Maree - Marketing Assistant

To date, the FDM Academy has helped over 2,500 individuals launch their IT career through our unique Academy Programme. By combining specialised IT training with high-profile roles in prestigious organisations, FDM has created a unique formula for career success.  FDM is able to enhance your technical skills, business skills and commercial awareness, bridging the gap [...]

The Benefits of Studying at the FDM Manchester Academy

FDM IT Consultant

Before joining FDM, I studied a BSc in Applied Computing and graduated in July 2010 from the Manchester Metropolitan University.  Initially I was unsure of what I was going to do after graduating, as I was contemplating getting my masters or travelling, but then it dawned on me that I needed to get some experience [...]

Consultant of the Month

Emily Dauris - Advertising Coordinator

Alexey Berdnikov wins ‘FDM Consultant of the Month’ for January…

Why IT Enthusiasts in Manchester Should Meet Us Next Week

Charlie - FDM Academy Consultant

Calling all IT enthusiasts in the North West! Do you want to launch a career in IT? Maybe you want to re-skill or work for larger companies? Ever thought of a career in IT Testing? If any of this is appealing to you, you should come and meet us next week at our open evening…

Update on my On-site Experience:

Mehmood - Test Analyst Trainee

My first experience on site in London was very exciting, although I was very nervous as it was my first assignment on TEST Automation, and being the only one there didn’t help either.

FDM have constantly supported me throughout the placement, sending experienced consultants on site, having them in my team, and always being reachable over the phone…

Training in the Manchester Academy

Mehmood - Test Analyst Trainee

My experience in FDM, so far has been amazing and adventurous. I am on my 6th week of training and currently working on site with test Automation tools in London…

Why Choose a Career in IT Testing?

Andy King - Head of Testing

If you are both inquisitive and destructive by nature then a career in testing may be for you. Times have changed in the last decade and testers are now qualified technical IT professionals. Sure there can be tedious moments during test preparation phases but there is nothing like the thrill of finding a defect!! Although telling a developer their code is not what it seems do take a certain character so good communication skills are equally as important…