AI Apprenticeships in Yorkshire

Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for employers across the Yorkshire & the Humber. Delivered remotely or at your premises.

8,500+Digital businesses
£6.2bnYorkshire's digital sector
82%of Yorkshire employers prioritising AI
4.9/5
Employer Rating
Ofsted Good
Latest Inspection
15-18 months
Typical Programme
Up to 5
Qualifications

AI Apprenticeships Across the Yorkshire & the Humber

Yorkshire is a digital transformation hub: Leeds leads in financial services and media, Sheffield in advanced manufacturing and materials, and York in insurance, rail, and research. TESS Group delivers levy-funded AI apprenticeships remotely to employers across the entire region.

Cities in This Region

AI Apprenticeship Programmes

All six programmes are available to employers across the region, delivered remotely or at your premises.

Level 3

Data-Driven Team Leader

For first-line managers building data and AI capability.

Level 4

AI & Automation Practitioner

Build, test, and deploy AI solutions. No coding required.

Level 4

AI for Leaders & Managers

Strategic AI capability for senior managers.

Level 4

AI for People Leaders

Embed AI into HR, recruitment, and workforce planning.

Level 4

AI for Operations Leaders

Supply chain optimisation, process automation, quality improvement.

Level 6

AI & ML Fellowship

Advanced machine learning for technical specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are AI apprenticeships funded in the Yorkshire & the Humber?

Levy-paying employers (annual pay bill over £3 million) use their existing levy funds. Smaller employers across the Yorkshire & the Humber access 95% government co-funding, paying just 5% of training costs. TESS Group handles all DWP paperwork.

Can employers across the Yorkshire & the Humber join the same cohort?

Yes. Because training is delivered live online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, team members from anywhere in the Yorkshire & the Humber can join the same cohort. No travel required.

What qualifications do apprentices receive?

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.

How quickly can we get started?

New cohorts start every 4-6 weeks. From initial enquiry to your first learner starting, the typical timeline is 2-4 weeks.

How Do You Want to Start?

Whether you want to pilot with 1-2 learners or roll out across your Yorkshire & the Humber 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 full cohort from your organisation.

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