FDM Group

The FDM Graduate Programme is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in IT and business. We eradicate the “catch-22” hurdle of qualifications without experience, providing graduates with quality IT and business training, invaluable commercial experience and the opportunity for lucrative career progression. As a successful candidate, your award-winning training will take place in one of our academies around the UK in London, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. Once trained along your personally tailored learning pathway (full-time for approximately 6-14 weeks), you will progress to become a professional IT or business FDM consultant.

As an FDM consultant you will be given the opportunity to work on exciting and current projects and gain instrumental industry experience. FDM consultants go on to work on engaging projects like fingerprint technology, facial recognition systems, supporting investment banking platforms and testing mobile banking applications.

After fulfilling the two-year commitment representing FDM on client sites, the sky is the limit. You may choose to continue as a senior FDM consultant and take advantage of the versatility of the role or you may have the opportunity to transfer to a client on a permanent basis. 

We accept ongoing applications for our programme, so if you have already graduated from university you can apply now for an immediate start date. 

Apply on our website today!

International Opportunities

Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore

We a currently recruiting a number of high-calibre candidates to take on exciting roles with our clients in Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland China. Full training is provided within one of FDM’s UK Academies, and once completed you will be working as a professional FDM consultant on site with our prestigious clients in Asia. For more information, visit our website.

Graduate Success Story

FDM’s Ex-Forces Programme provides you with expertise, training and commercial experience in order to bridge the gap between the Forces and the corporate world. This programme focuses on transforming ex-servicemen and women into IT and business professionals, be that senior project managers or entry-level consultants. 

We recruit across all services and ranks and are committed to offering service leavers a smooth transition into the corporate world. We will provide you with ongoing development and support, in addition to a tailored training programme to enable you to succeed as an FDM consultant. Our unique programme will give you the preparation you need to excel in a commercial environment. With an impressive list of clients worldwide, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading organisations. 

We accept ongoing applications for our Ex-Forces Programme year-round. Click here for more information.

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FDM’s Getting Back to Business Programme is specifically designed to provide employment for high-calibre individuals who have taken a break in their career. We facilitate re-entry into the workplace by providing training and support, building upon existing leadership and management experience, as well as IT and business knowledge.

The Getting Back to Business Programme consists of seven weeks of specialist, fully funded training before being placed on client site for a minimum of two years. The programme uniquely assists our clients in diversifying their workforce, tapping into a rich pool of talented professionals who already have experience in business.

We recruit for multiple start dates all year round. Apply now or click here to find out more.

More about FDM's Getting Back to Business Programme

What is an IT or Business Consultant? 

A consultant works in partnership with clients on specific projects either as part of an outsourced team or to supplement an existing one. Consultants are relocated to client centres for a contracted amount of time to plan and develop business or technology systems and may also be asked to provide expert advice related to their specialism. Consultancy is a flexible career as projects can range from a few months to years depending on its size. FDM consultants are employed by FDM to provide professional business and IT consultancy to our clients.

Will I have to pay for my training?

The training you receive is funded by FDM as long as you commit to work for us for two years. The training period is unpaid and you will receive a salary when you start your first placement as an FDM consultant.

Is it essential for me to have an IT degree?

We welcome candidates from a range of academic backgrounds including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). We also accept applications from non-STEM graduates who demonstrate a passion for working in the IT industry, particularly for our business pathways.

We also offer career pathways for returners to work and ex-forces personnel.

When will I be paid a salary?

Following your training you will be an employee of FDM as one of our IT or business consultants. Once you have started your first placement, you will earn a salary.

What does an FDM assessment day involve?

FDM’s Assessment day enables us to assess candidates for a range of skills including: technical, numerical, interpersonal and teamwork. Our assessment centres run on a weekly basis from 9am to 3pm. The schedule of the day involves welcome talks from FDM management followed by a talk from HR to run through any questions you may have regarding our contract and business model. Following this, there will be three tests; mathematics, logical-thinking aptitude and a set theory diagram test. You will also have three separate interviews conducted by FDM Managers from various departments within the business; this ensures every candidate is given a fair and equal opportunity. FDM’s assessment is not only a chance for us to assess you, it is also an opportunity for you to ask FDM any questions you may have and find out more about us.

What happens after I complete my training? 

After you successfully complete your training you will be available for client roles. Once selected for placement, you start a two-year employment with FDM as an IT or business consultant. During these two years, you could be placed on one or more of our client sites.

Where will my client placements be?

We have opportunities across Europe, North America or Asia, although there is no obligation for you to work internationally. FDM consultants must be prepared for placements on client sites anywhere within the UK.

What happens at the end of the two years?

You have a number of options to progress your career further within the IT or business sector. You will still be an FDM employee working for an award-winning company. However, you are no longer contractually bound to remain with the company and can pursue other avenues if you prefer, such as transitioning into permanent employment with a client you have been placed with. FDM continues to provide our senior consultants with demanding and fulfilling technical placements. They also have the option of pursuing roles internally. No matter how you choose to progress your IT career, you will have two years of excellent commercial experience gained through the highly reputable FDM Graduate Programme.