Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for Exeter employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.
Exeter has emerged as the South West's innovation and knowledge economy engine. The Met Office, the UK's national weather and climate science authority, operates its headquarters here. University of Exeter is a Russell Group research powerhouse. Royal Devon University Healthcare serves 700,000+ people. EDF Energy, renewable energy innovators, and agritech startups cluster around the city.
This convergence of climate science, healthcare, energy transition, and agricultural technology creates unique AI opportunities, yet acute talent scarcity.
AI apprenticeships let Exeter employers build capability using existing levy funds or 95% government co-funding for SMEs.
Machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI-skilled research support for the world's leading weather and climate authority.
Patient flow optimisation, diagnostic support, and operational efficiency across a trust serving 700,000+ residents.
Demand prediction, renewable integration, and operational automation across the energy sector.
Yield prediction, resource optimisation, and sustainable food production powered by AI.
Academic operations, research support, and learning technology enhanced by AI.
Customer analytics, risk assessment, and operations automation.
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 Exeter. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your Exeter offices. Same programme, same quality.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.
Yes. The Met Office, EDF Energy, and other major employers can use their levy funds. TESS Group delivers remotely across the South West. Non-levy employers access 95% government co-funding.
No. Apprenticeship training can be delivered remotely by any DWP-approved provider. TESS Group is Ofsted Good-rated and delivers live training via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
For the Met Office and climate research, the AI & ML Fellowship Level 6 covers machine learning engineering, neural networks, and scientific computing. For operations teams, the AI & Automation Level 4 builds automation capability.
Absolutely. Team members in Exeter Science Park, Sowton, Marsh Barton, Cranbrook, and across the South West 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 Exeter team, we make it simple.