FAQs

1. Where might I be working on completion of my training?

On completion of your training you must be able to work anywhere in the UK, EU or USA. You do not have to work internationally, but we have plenty of opportunities for those who wish to do so. Find out more in our Where You Will Work section.

2. What companies will I be working with?

You will be working with our clients, such as: HSBC, UBS, BSkyB, Credit Suisse, Betfair, Swiftcover, The AA and many others. You may end up working at the same place for the whole two years, or you may be placed on various client sites throughout that time.

3. Is it essential for me to have an IT related degree?

Whilst you do not have to have an IT degree, a technical or numerical science degree will often have taught you the basic skills you need to get through our assessment process. However, if you have gained IT experience outside a non-IT related degree, you may find it worthwhile coming along to an assessment session and seeing how you get on. Business, economics and related degrees are also considered, especially for our PMO stream.

4. Which IT courses do you offer?

We currently provide training in Java or .Net Development, Testing, Infrastructure, Application Support and Project Analysis. Additionally, all trainees receive soft skills training whilst on the programme.

5. If I have to re-locate for a placement, what support will I receive?

When travelling for interviews with our clients, we will cover your travel and accommodation costs if necessary. Once placed with our client, if relocation assistance is necessary, we will review on a case-by-case basis. We may also be able to help find host families if you require. Whilst on site your account manager and service head will keep in touch with you and will help make your transition as simple as possible. You will also receive regular communication with FDM, keeping you up-to-date with company news and being included in company events.

6. How soon after passing the assessment can I come into the Academy?

It would depend on how full our training centres are, but usually you can start in-house the following week.

7. Can I do the training part-time or from home?

You must come in-house to train full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm. This is for a number of reasons; the programme is classroom based, intense, and will need your full commitment, it is an important part of getting used to working in a office environment and it is useful to build relationships with sales, marketing, your trainers and your service head.

Most importantly, we need to be able to speak to you very quickly when opportunities come up for placements. Our clients often come into the office as well, to see the Academy and meet those in training.

8. What if I have already gained the accreditations or certification available on my training?

Our training is able to accommodate that. You are more likely to get through the training faster if you have more experience, and when the trainers can see you are ready to go out on site, they will sign you off.

9. After the 2 years of work provided, what options would be available?

People take several different paths after completing their two years and many stay with FDM as Senior Consultants. Some of our clients choose to make them permanent staff, you could leave FDM to work for another company and often our Consultants return in-house after the two years and become Trainers, supporting and teaching the new Trainees in the Academy.