AI Apprenticeships in Nottingham

Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for Nottingham employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.

1,800+Digital businesses
£800mDigital economy value
79%of EM employers see AI as essential
4.9/5
Employer Rating
Ofsted Good
Latest Inspection
15-18 months
Typical Programme
Up to 5
Qualifications

Why Nottingham Employers Are Investing in AI Skills

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.

AI Apprenticeships for Every Nottingham Sector

Boots, Walgreens, NHS

Healthcare & Pharma

Pharmacy operations, supply chain, clinical diagnostics, and inventory management powered by AI.

Experian

Data & Analytics

Machine learning, advanced analytics, and responsible AI at enterprise scale.

Capital One UK

Financial Services

Customer analytics, fraud detection, and governance-aligned AI deployment.

Creative Quarter startups

Tech & Digital

Automation, analytics, and machine learning for product teams.

Boots, Paul Smith

Retail & Consumer

Merchandising, personalisation, and supply chain analytics.

Nottingham City Council, East Midlands Freeport

Public Sector & Logistics

Service delivery and logistics operations powered by AI.

Programmes Available to Nottingham Employers

Level 3

Data-Driven Team Leader

For first-line managers who need to use data and AI tools to make better decisions, improve team performance, and lead change.

Nottingham fit: pharmacy managers, NHS supervisors, retail leaders
Level 4

AI & Automation Practitioner

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.

Nottingham fit: Experian analysts, fintech ops, digital agencies
⚡ Also available as 8-month fast-track →
Level 5

AI Leadership Pathway

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.

Nottingham fit: Boots directors, Capital One leaders, NHS executives
Level 4

AI for People Leaders

For HR, L&D, and people managers. Embed AI into recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

Nottingham fit: Boots HR, Experian people teams, NHS workforce
Level 4

AI for Operations Leaders

Operational excellence through AI. Supply chain optimisation, process automation, quality improvement, and operational analytics.

Nottingham fit: Boots supply chain, pharmacy ops, NHS procurement
Level 6

AI & ML Fellowship

Advanced programme for technical specialists. Machine learning engineering, neural networks, NLP, and responsible AI at scale.

Nottingham fit: Experian engineers, fintech specialists, data scientists

How We Deliver to Nottingham

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Remote, Live Sessions

Interactive training via Zoom or Teams. Your team joins from their desks in Nottingham. No travel, no disruption.

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At Your Premises

For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your Nottingham offices. Same programme, same quality.

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Dedicated Coach

Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nottingham employers use the Levy?

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.

Is TESS suitable for Boots and large pharma?

Yes. We deliver customised programmes like AI for Operations Leaders (supply chain, analytics) and AI & Automation Level 4 (merchandising, inventory) suitable for large enterprises.

Which apprenticeship suits healthcare and fintech?

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).

Can multiple Nottingham sites join the same cohort?

Absolutely. Team members from Boots' Beeston campus, Nottingham city centre, Capital One offices, and Experian sites can join the same cohort.

What qualifications do apprentices receive?

Up to five qualifications: the apprenticeship standard, Microsoft Certifications, NCFE Digital Qualifications, vendor-specific credentials, and workplace evidence.

How quickly can we get started?

New cohorts start every 4-6 weeks. Typical timeline is 2-4 weeks from enquiry to first learner starting.

How Do You Want to Start?

Whether you want to test AI apprenticeships with a small pilot or roll out across your Nottingham team, we make it simple.

Start with a Pilot

Enrol 1-2 team members to test the programme before scaling.

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Roll Out Across Your Team

Enrol a cohort from across your Nottingham operation.

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