Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for London employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.
London's position as a global financial and technology capital creates unparalleled demand for AI-skilled professionals. The Square Mile and Canary Wharf house the world's leading banks, insurers, and asset managers, all racing to deploy AI across trading, compliance, risk, and customer operations. Tech giants including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft operate major UK headquarters here, alongside thousands of AI-native startups across Shoreditch, Kings Cross, and the South Bank.
Healthcare trusts across the capital, from Guy's and St Thomas' to Imperial College Healthcare, are implementing AI in clinical workflows, diagnostics, and patient operations. The creative industries, from advertising agencies on Charlotte Street to broadcasters in White City, are adopting generative AI at pace. Yet London employers consistently report that AI talent is their most acute skills gap.
AI apprenticeships let London employers build that capability using funding they're already paying. Levy-paying employers (annual pay bill over £3 million) use their existing levy pot. Smaller employers access 95% government co-funding, paying just 5% of training costs. Teams across the City, Canary Wharf, West End, and beyond can train together online with no travel disruption.
London's banks, insurers, and asset managers are racing to deploy AI across trading, compliance, risk assessment, and customer operations. Apprenticeships help analysts, operations teams, and compliance officers automate workflows.
Global tech headquarters and thousands of startups. Apprenticeships help engineers, product managers, and operations teams build AI-powered solutions at scale.
London's world-leading hospitals are implementing AI in diagnostics, patient scheduling, and clinical operations. Apprenticeships help clinical and administrative teams deploy AI responsibly.
Advertising agencies, broadcasters, and production companies adopting generative AI for content creation, campaign optimisation, and audience analytics.
Central and London government organisations deploying AI for policy analysis, citizen services, and transport optimisation.
Leading law firms and consultancies adopting AI for document review, contract analysis, due diligence, and advisory services.
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 London. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your London offices. Same programme, same quality.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.
Yes. Any employer paying the Apprenticeship Levy (annual pay bill over £3 million) can use their existing levy funds. This includes the major banks, tech companies, NHS trusts, and professional services firms across London. TESS Group delivers remotely across all London boroughs. Non-levy employers access 95% government co-funding, paying just 5% of training costs.
No. Apprenticeship training can be delivered remotely by any DWP-approved provider in England. TESS Group is Ofsted Good-rated and delivers live, interactive training via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. There is no requirement for your provider to have a physical office in London.
For banks and insurers, the AI & Automation Level 4 covers process automation, compliance analytics, and workflow optimisation. For senior leadership, the AI Leadership Pathway (Level 5) builds strategic AI capability. For quantitative teams, the AI & ML Fellowship Level 6 covers machine learning engineering.
Absolutely. Because training is delivered live online, team members in the City, Canary Wharf, the West End, South Bank, and any London borough can join the same cohort. No travel required.
Every TESS programme includes up to five qualifications: the apprenticeship standard, Microsoft Certifications (AI-900 or MS-900), NCFE Digital Qualifications, vendor-specific credentials (Google AI Essentials, Power Platform), and a portfolio of workplace evidence.
New cohorts start every 4-6 weeks. From initial enquiry to your first learner starting, the typical timeline is 2-4 weeks, depending on your internal sign-off process and DAS setup.
Whether you want to test AI apprenticeships with a small pilot or roll out across your London team, we make it simple.