Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for employers across the North West. Delivered remotely or at your premises.
The North West is a major AI adoption hub spanning Manchester's fintech sector, MediaCityUK's broadcasting ecosystem, Liverpool's maritime and creative economy, and thousands of digital businesses across the region. TESS Group delivers levy-funded AI apprenticeships remotely to employers across the entire North West.
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 West 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 West 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 West team, we make it simple.