Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for Nottingham employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.
Nottingham has established itself as a critical hub for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, data science, and financial services. Boots operates major supply chain, pharmacy, and customer experience operations here. Experian drives AI-powered risk and analytics at enterprise scale. Capital One UK leads in fintech and customer service innovation.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is pioneering AI in pathology, radiology, and operations. The Creative Quarter hosts a growing digital startup scene.
AI apprenticeships let Nottingham employers build capability using existing levy funds or 95% government co-funding for SMEs.
Pharmacy operations, supply chain, clinical diagnostics, and inventory management powered by AI.
Machine learning, advanced analytics, and responsible AI at enterprise scale.
Customer analytics, fraud detection, and governance-aligned AI deployment.
Automation, analytics, and machine learning for product teams.
Merchandising, personalisation, and supply chain analytics.
Service delivery and logistics operations 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 Nottingham. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your Nottingham offices. Same programme, same quality.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.
Yes. Any East Midlands employer paying the Levy can use their existing funds. Non-levy employers receive 95% government co-funding, paying just 5% of training costs.
Yes. We deliver customised programmes like AI for Operations Leaders (supply chain, analytics) and AI & Automation Level 4 (merchandising, inventory) suitable for large enterprises.
Healthcare providers benefit from AI for Operations Leaders Level 4. Boots pharmacy teams from Data-Driven Team Leader Level 3. Fintech from AI & Automation Level 4. Senior leaders from AI Leadership Pathway (Level 5).
Absolutely. Team members from Boots' Beeston campus, Nottingham city centre, Capital One offices, and Experian sites can join the same cohort.
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 Nottingham team, we make it simple.