Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for employers across the North East. Delivered remotely or at your premises.
The North East is undergoing digital transformation, with Newcastle's tech ecosystem anchored by Sage and Accenture, Sunderland's manufacturing corridor led by Nissan, and major energy investments in offshore wind. TESS Group delivers remote, levy-funded AI apprenticeships directly to employers across the region.
All six programmes are available to employers across the region, delivered remotely or at your premises.
For first-line managers building data and AI capability.
Build, test, and deploy AI solutions. No coding required.
Strategic AI capability for senior managers.
Embed AI into HR, recruitment, and workforce planning.
Supply chain optimisation, process automation, quality improvement.
Advanced machine learning for technical specialists.
Levy-paying employers (annual pay bill over £3 million) use their existing levy funds. Smaller employers across the North East access 95% government co-funding, paying just 5% of training costs. TESS Group handles all DWP paperwork.
Yes. Because training is delivered live online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, team members from anywhere in the North East 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, 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.
Whether you want to pilot with 1-2 learners or roll out across your North East team, we make it simple.