Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for Northampton employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.
Northampton is one of the East Midlands' most dynamic growth regions. Barclaycard's fintech headquarters manages fraud detection and digital transformation for millions globally. The M1/A45 corridor establishes Northampton as a critical logistics node, with DIRFT representing one of Europe's largest distribution facilities.
Additional economic drivers span Cosworth Engineering (motorsport technology), Carlsberg Marston's (production), and Northampton General Hospital (serving half a million residents). This diversity creates urgent AI skills gaps across automation, analytics, and supply chain optimisation.
AI apprenticeships let Northampton employers build capability using existing levy funds or 95% government co-funding for SMEs. TESS Group is headquartered here on Warwick Road.
Enterprise-scale machine learning and automation deployment for fraud detection, customer analytics, and digital transformation.
Supply chain AI, demand forecasting, route optimisation across one of Europe's largest distribution centres.
Predictive maintenance, quality control, and production optimisation for precision engineering.
Clinical operations, patient flow, and resource planning powered by AI.
Quality, efficiency, and traceability automation across food and drink production.
Customer experience, demand forecasting, and operational efficiency.
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 Northampton. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your Northampton offices. Same programme, same quality.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.
Yes. Barclaycard, Cosworth, Carlsberg Marston's, and other major employers can use their levy for training. Non-levy employers access 95% government co-funding.
TESS Group maintains headquarters on Warwick Road with intimate knowledge of local employers and regional skill gaps. We combine that local knowledge with Ofsted Good-rated delivery, 4.9/5 employer satisfaction, and proven national expertise.
The AI & Automation Level 4 covers process automation, fraud detection, and customer analytics. Leadership teams benefit from the AI for Leaders & Managers programme.
Absolutely. Team members in Northampton town centre, Brackmills, Moulton Park, and across the East Midlands 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 Northampton team, we make it simple.
Enrol a cohort from across your Northampton operation.
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