Ofsted Good Provider, Trusted by 200+ Employers Nationwide

Apprenticeship Training That Delivers Real Business Impact

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From AI & Data to Leadership & HR, we design bespoke apprenticeship programmes for organisations of all sizes. 100% levy funded. Monthly starts. Dedicated account management.

Ofsted Good

Independently rated and approved

4.9/5 Rating

By learners and employers

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10,000+ Learners

Successfully trained

How do apprenticeships work for employers? Apprenticeships are levy-funded through the Apprenticeship Levy for employers with annual payrolls over £3 million. SMEs pay just 5% (government covers 95%). Apprentices are existing employees or new hires who develop skills on the job over 15–18 months. TESS Group manages all delivery, assessment, and compliance, rated 4.9/5 from 689 reviews.

Trusted by Leading Organisations

Financial Times
EDF Energy
Transport for London
Clarins
DPD
NHS
Covea Insurance
Sunbelt Rentals
10,000+
Learners Trained
27+
Programmes
4.9/5
Employer Rating
97%
Employer Satisfaction
200+
Employer Partners

How It Works, Four Simple Steps

We partner with you to design, deliver, and scale your apprenticeship programmes. It's straightforward, flexible, and results-focused.

1

Discovery Call

We learn about your business, challenges, and development priorities. No jargon. No pressure. Just a conversation about your team's future.

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Programme Design

Our experts craft a bespoke programme matched to your sector, roles, and budget. Includes qualifications, soft skills, and business impact metrics.

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Enrolment

We handle recruitment, compliance, and paperwork. Your team starts within 30 days. Monthly cohort starts available year-round.

4

Delivery & Support

Live online training, dedicated account manager, monthly performance reviews. We track progress and adapt as you grow.

27+ Programmes Across Every Business Function

From technical skills to leadership transformation, we've designed apprenticeships for every role and every industry.

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AI & Data

Build expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and AI applications. For analysts, engineers, and decision-makers.

AI Specialist, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Engineer
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Leadership & Management

Develop confident, strategic leaders at every level. From first-line supervisors to senior executives.

Data-Driven Team Leader, Operations Manager, Senior Leader
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Coaching & Mentoring

Train expert coaches and mentors who drive cultural change and unlock team potential.

Executive Coach, Team Coach, Mentor
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HR & People

Build your HR capability across recruitment, retention, culture, and employee engagement.

HR Specialist, Recruitment Officer, People Manager
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Operations & Improvement

Drive efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise processes across your organisation.

Operations Manager, Lean Practitioner, Process Analyst
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Digital & Marketing

Equip your team with modern digital and marketing skills to stay competitive.

Digital Marketer, Content Specialist, Digital Lead
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Apprenticeship Funding, Simpler Than You Think

Whether you're a levy payer with a large payroll or an SME, we've got a funding model that works for you.

Levy Payers

For employers with a payroll over £3 million per year

Contribute 0.5% of payroll to levy fund
100% of apprenticeship costs covered
24-month levy expiry, use it or lose it
Unlimited learner numbers
Flexibility to pause and resume
Levy Maximisation Guide →

SMEs

For employers with a payroll under £3 million

95-100% Government funding
Low employer contribution (£1,000-2,000)
Flexible payment plans available
No levy payments required
Perfect for growth businesses
SME Funding Guide →
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Defunding Alert

Team Leader L3 Is Being Defunded September 2026

The traditional Team Leader apprenticeship is being withdrawn. The Data-Driven Team Leader L3 is the modern replacement - same CMI qualification, plus data analytics and AI skills. Fully levy-funded at £13,000.

Explore the Data-Driven Team Leader L3 →

What Makes Us Different

We're not a large-scale processing factory. We're a partner invested in your success.

Ofsted Good Provider

Independently rated and approved. Meets all quality standards and compliance requirements.

4.9/5 Rated

By learners and employers. Consistently praised for quality, support, and real business outcomes.

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Monthly Rolling Starts

Don't wait for cohort intakes. Start whenever your team is ready. Full flexibility year-round.

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Dedicated Account Manager

One point of contact for your programme. Proactive communication, monthly reviews, and rapid support.

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Bespoke Programme Design

Not a template. We co-design your apprenticeships to match your sector, culture, and business priorities.

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Live Online Delivery

Nationwide access. Real-time facilitation by industry practitioners. Interactive, engaging, business-focused.

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Quick Resources

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Funding Calculator

Estimate your apprenticeship costs and see how much funding you're eligible for.

Calculate Now →

Employer FAQ

Get answers to common questions about apprenticeships, funding, compliance, and timelines.

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Case Studies

See how leading organisations have transformed their teams with TESS Group apprenticeships.

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Newsletter

Stay updated with apprenticeship trends, funding changes, and employer insights.

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By Industry Sector

How do you want to start?

Every organisation is different. Some want to pilot with one or two leaders first. Others want to enrol your entire team from day one. Both work, and we'll help you decide which is right.

Start with one or two leaders

Test, learn, then scale

Put your most forward-thinking leaders through an apprenticeship first. They come back with practical skills, real workplace wins, and the confidence to champion development across the business.

Low commitment way to test the approach
Your pilot becomes your internal advocate
Scale to a full cohort when you're ready
Same levy-funded model, zero cost to start
Discuss a Pilot →

Enrol your entire team

Transform your workforce from day one

When your whole team goes through together, they build a shared language, standardise their workflows, and hold each other accountable. The impact is transformational, not incremental.

Shared vocabulary across your team
Standardised workflows, not individual approaches
Peer learning from different departments
Tailored to your organisation's specific challenges
Enrol your team →

Ready to Transform Your Workforce?

Book a discovery call with one of our apprenticeship specialists. No commitment. No jargon. Just a conversation about your team's development.

Book a Free Discovery Call →