FDM Skills Lab

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Build and retain the next generation of talent with us

FDM Skills Labs are dynamic learning environments designed to build and enhance the skills of our consultants. Our approach to skills development is based on 30 years of industry experience and is constantly evolving in line with market trends and technology advancements.

Partnering with over 300 businesses globally, our labs remain at the forefront of industry needs, ensuring we provide top-tier talent equipped for today’s challenges.

In our experiential learning model, we immerse our consultants in realistic, hands-on scenarios that replicate real-world challenges. This provides:

  • Accelerated skills development
  • Enhanced critical thinking
  • Sharpened adaptability and problem-solving abilities

It ensures consultants are immediately impactful in their roles, adding value to client assignments from day 1.

Benefits

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Access talent ready to make a positive impact from day one

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Rapid onboarding typically with
a two-week
lead time

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Build cross-functional teams pre-formed within the labs

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Build custom programs aligned to your technologies and business domain

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Continuous skills development with our labs and SMEs

Our credentials

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20,000+ alumni

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Global network of 150+ subject matter experts delivering coaching

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Partnerships with global companies like Microsoft, Cisco, SAP, ServiceNow

How the Skills Lab uses experiential learning

Our Pods are key to upskilling our consultants. An FDM Pod refers to a cross-functional team of consultants working collaboratively to develop, test and run a project. Our Pods can include consultants from one or more practices. From day one, they work on practical, outcome-based projects within an Agile Sprint construct.

We work closely with our clients, co-creating solutions to address your unique challenges. For instance, we’ve established Pods focused on integrating data and AI into business operations. Whether you need a team or individual talent, our consultants can integrate seamlessly into your business and start adding value immediately.

Coach Testimonial

Our Skills Lab equips consultants with the mindset, knowledge, expertise, and skills needed for effective root cause analysis and troubleshooting. It nurtures analytical thinking to drive reliability in an evolving IT landscape, while also promoting the flexibility and adaptability to navigate change through the implementation of Agile methodologies.
Headshot - Klaudio Marashi Klaudio Marashi, Global Head of IT Operations, Skills Lab

Consultant Testimonial

The skills I gained in the FDM Skills Lab, including Java, SQL, Spring, and Jenkins, are central to my daily work. It has also equipped me with problem-solving skills which have been crucial to my success, allowing me to adapt to new technologies and grow beyond my initial role.
Headshot - Matthew De Dominicis Matthew De Dominicis, IT Consultant, IT Operations Practice

Build and retain the next
generation of talent with us

Past events

Insights for Organisations

Is your business ready for AI?

FDM Consultant Jonathan van Kuijk works in the Workplace Technology department for a retail client.

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Insights for Organisations

From data to action: strategies for tackling financial crime in the UK

The UK loses a staggering £8.3 billion each year to financial crime, the government's Economic Crime Survey (ECS) has revealed.

Alumni

FDM Alumni's fast track journey to TechSkills accreditation

Alice Watkins is an FDM Alumni working as a Business Analyst for a global banking client.