Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for Cambridge employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.
Cambridge has emerged as a global centre for AI research, life sciences innovation, and hardware design. AstraZeneca is leveraging AI for drug discovery and clinical trials. ARM advances chip design capabilities. Microsoft Research has opened a significant Cambridge facility. Wellcome Sanger Institute applies AI to genomic work.
Beyond large corporations, Cambridge hosts over 5,000 knowledge-economy enterprises including startups and deep-tech ventures. Despite this ecosystem, talent remains constrained. While universities graduate talent, mid-career professionals and operational specialists require practical AI instruction.
AI apprenticeships enable Cambridge organisations to develop existing workforce capabilities through levy funding, with smaller firms accessing 95% government co-investment.
Organisations employ AI for drug discovery, clinical trial optimisation, and regulatory analytics. Training helps research scientists and clinical data managers integrate AI into life sciences processes.
ARM produces chips powering global AI systems. Training assists chip designers, verification engineers, and technical staff to develop AI capability in design automation.
Cambridge's AI startup community leads globally. Training helps product teams and engineers develop machine learning capability and implement responsible AI.
Cambridge research organisations commercialise AI breakthroughs. Training helps researchers and technology transfer specialists deploy AI in genomic analysis.
The region hosts AgriTech and climate tech developers using AI for crop optimisation and sustainability.
Cambridge University Hospitals and medtech organisations pioneer AI in diagnostics and patient care.
For first-line managers who need to use data and AI tools to make better decisions, improve team performance, and lead change.
The core hands-on programme. Build, test, and deploy AI and automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, or Google Workspace AI. No coding required. 15 months, fully levy-funded.
Three Level 5 apprenticeship units — AI Strategy, AI Governance, and AI Transformation — built for senior leaders. 8–12 weeks per unit, no EPA, up to £2,250 combined funding per leader. TESS Group is one of the first approved providers.
For HR, L&D, and people managers. Embed AI into recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
Operational excellence through AI. Supply chain optimisation, process automation, quality improvement, and operational analytics.
Advanced programme for technical specialists. Machine learning engineering, neural networks, NLP, and responsible AI at scale.
Interactive training via Zoom or Teams. Your team joins from their desks in Cambridge. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your Cambridge offices. Same programme, same quality.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.
Yes. This includes AstraZeneca, ARM, and GSK. TESS delivers remotely across Cambridge and the East of England. Non-levy employers receive 95% government co-funding.
For life sciences teams, the AI for Operations Leaders Level 4 covers clinical trial analytics and research workflows. For ARM and tech companies, the AI & ML Fellowship Level 6 suits chip design and deep learning. For research institutions, the AI & Automation Level 4 helps integrate AI into bioinformatics.
Yes. TESS apprenticeships help researchers and technology transfer specialists move AI innovations from university to market. St John's Innovation Centre and Cambridge Biomedical Campus partners can customise apprenticeships.
Absolutely. Team members from Cambridge Science Park, the Biomedical Campus, university departments, and other locations can join the same cohort.
Every programme includes up to five qualifications: the apprenticeship standard, Microsoft Certifications, NCFE Digital Qualifications, vendor-specific credentials, and workplace evidence.
New cohorts start every 4-6 weeks. Typical timeline is 2-4 weeks from enquiry to first learner starting.
Whether you want to test AI apprenticeships with a small pilot or roll out across your Cambridge team, we make it simple.