From Birmingham's growing fintech sector to Coventry's automotive future with HS2, the West Midlands is embracing AI. TESS Group delivers levy-funded AI apprenticeships directly to West Midlands employers, with no travel required.
The West Midlands is transforming rapidly. Birmingham is the UK's second city, home to HSBC, Lloyds, and a growing fintech ecosystem. Coventry is at the centre of automotive innovation, with Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, and supply chain partners racing to adopt Industry 4.0. HS2 will connect the region to London, accelerating tech investment and talent mobility. Manufacturing, logistics, and automotive sectors are all digitising fast.
Across the region, employers are competing for AI-ready talent. From production engineers adopting smart automation to banking teams deploying AI-powered compliance systems, demand for practical AI skills is intense. Building in-house capability is now essential.
AI apprenticeships solve this. Levy-paying employers can use existing funds. Smaller businesses access 95% government co-funding. Teams train remotely from Birmingham, Coventry, or anywhere in the West Midlands.
Explore AI apprenticeships tailored to Birmingham and Coventry's unique economic strengths.
All six TESS AI apprenticeships are available across the West Midlands. From Birmingham's financial services to Coventry's automotive sector, every programme is delivered live and remotely.
First-line managers who need to use data and AI tools to improve team performance and lead change.
Build, test, and deploy AI and automation solutions. No coding required.
Operational excellence through AI. Supply chain optimisation, process automation, quality improvement.
Strategic AI capability for senior managers. Covers AI strategy, responsible deployment, and change management.
For HR and people managers. Embed AI into recruitment, performance management, workforce planning.
Advanced programme for technical specialists. Machine learning, neural networks, responsible AI at scale.
Interactive training via Zoom or Teams. Your team joins from their desks anywhere in the West Midlands. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer in-person training, we deliver at your Birmingham or Coventry offices. Same quality, in-person facilitation.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, their industry, and their goals. Regular 1-to-1 reviews throughout.
Absolutely. With JLR, Aston Martin, and thousands of supply chain firms, the West Midlands is a manufacturing powerhouse. AI apprenticeships help production managers adopt predictive maintenance, supply chain optimisation, and smart automation. Our AI for Operations Leaders programme is purpose-built for manufacturing and automotive leaders.
The AI & Automation Level 4 covers process automation, AI-powered analytics, and responsible deployment, ideal for banking and fintech teams. For leadership teams building AI strategy, AI for Leaders & Managers is designed for senior decision-makers without requiring technical backgrounds.
Yes. Because training is delivered live online, team members in Birmingham, Coventry, and anywhere across the West Midlands can join the same cohort. This works for multi-site employers and enables knowledge-sharing across the region.
HS2 will accelerate talent mobility and investment in the West Midlands. AI apprenticeships help you future-proof your organisation now, building in-house capability before the skills shortage gets worse. Starting your apprenticeships today means your teams are ready to scale as HS2 investment arrives.
Whether you pilot with one team or roll out across multiple sites across the West Midlands, we'll build the right approach for your organisation.
Enrol 1-2 team members to test the programme before scaling. See the impact with minimal commitment.
Book a Discovery CallEnrol teams from across your West Midlands operations. We'll tailor the programme to your sector and business goals.
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