Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for Newcastle employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.
The North East is experiencing rapid transformation into a tech hub, anchored by Sage's headquarters and Accenture's substantial regional operations, alongside Virgin Money, Equinor, and Newcastle University's research capabilities.
Growth in AI adoption across manufacturing (Nissan Sunderland), healthcare (Newcastle Hospitals), and offshore wind clusters is outpacing available talent. The North of Tyne Combined Authority's Skills Strategy identifies AI and digital capabilities as essential.
AI apprenticeships let Newcastle employers build capability using existing levy funds or 95% government co-funding for SMEs.
Building AI capability across engineering, consulting, and product teams at the region's tech anchors.
Deploying AI in diagnostics, pathology, and operations across the NHS North East.
Skilled teams for predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and smart manufacturing.
AI for fraud detection, customer analytics, and operations optimisation.
Asset optimisation and predictive maintenance across offshore wind and energy infrastructure.
Service delivery, data analytics, and policy insight powered by AI.
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 Newcastle. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your Newcastle offices. Same programme, same quality.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.
Yes. Sage, Accenture, Virgin Money, and the NHS North East can access their levy funds. TESS Group delivers remotely across Newcastle. Non-levy employers access 95% government co-funding.
The North East offers limited specialised AI apprenticeship providers. TESS Group is Ofsted Good-rated and delivers interactive live training through Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Provider location isn't required; training quality and qualification scope matter most.
For consultants and product teams, the AI & Automation Level 4 builds skills in process automation, analytics, and responsible AI. For leadership roles, the AI Leadership Pathway (Level 5) develops strategic thinking. The AI & ML Fellowship Level 6 suits R&D and engineering teams.
The AI for Operations Leaders Level 4 targets Nissan, manufacturing plants, and NHS supply chain teams, addressing predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and process optimisation.
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 Newcastle team, we make it simple.