AI Apprenticeships in East of England

Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for employers across the East of England. Delivered remotely or at your premises.

6,200+Digital & tech companies
£8.5bnEast digital/biotech economy
85%of East companies investing in AI
4.9/5
Employer Rating
Ofsted Good
Latest Inspection
15-18 months
Typical Programme
Up to 5
Qualifications

AI Apprenticeships Across the East of England

The East of England, home to Silicon Fen, is the UK's innovation powerhouse with world-leading strengths in biotech, pharma, AI research, and semiconductor design. AstraZeneca, ARM, Darktrace, and the Wellcome Sanger Institute anchor an ecosystem of over 5,000 knowledge-economy businesses. TESS Group delivers levy-funded AI apprenticeships remotely across the region.

Cities in This Region

AI Apprenticeship Programmes

All six programmes are available to employers across the region, delivered remotely or at your premises.

Level 3

Data-Driven Team Leader

For first-line managers building data and AI capability.

Level 4

AI & Automation Practitioner

Build, test, and deploy AI solutions. No coding required.

Level 4

AI for Leaders & Managers

Strategic AI capability for senior managers.

Level 4

AI for People Leaders

Embed AI into HR, recruitment, and workforce planning.

Level 4

AI for Operations Leaders

Supply chain optimisation, process automation, quality improvement.

Level 6

AI & ML Fellowship

Advanced machine learning for technical specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are AI apprenticeships funded in the East of England?

Levy-paying employers (annual pay bill over £3 million) use their existing levy funds. Smaller employers across the East of England access 95% government co-funding, paying just 5% of training costs. TESS Group handles all DWP paperwork.

Can employers across the East of England join the same cohort?

Yes. Because training is delivered live online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, team members from anywhere in the East of England can join the same cohort. No travel required.

What qualifications do apprentices receive?

Every TESS programme includes up to five qualifications: the apprenticeship standard, Microsoft Certifications (AI-900 or MS-900), NCFE Digital Qualifications, vendor-specific credentials, and a portfolio of workplace evidence.

How quickly can we get started?

New cohorts start every 4-6 weeks. From initial enquiry to your first learner starting, the typical timeline is 2-4 weeks.

How Do You Want to Start?

Whether you want to pilot with 1-2 learners or roll out across your East of England team, we make it simple.

Start with a Pilot

Enrol 1-2 team members to test the programme before scaling.

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Roll Out Across Your Team

Enrol a full cohort from your organisation.

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