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Major changes to apprenticeship funding from April 2026. Understand the new rules and what they mean for your organisation.
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Major changes to apprenticeship funding from April 2026. Understand the new rules and what they mean for your organisation.
Learn More →AI-powered leadership, smart manufacturing, and operational transformation for UK manufacturing. Trusted by Sunbelt Rentals, Linde Material Handling, and NSK Europe.
AI-driven predictive maintenance, quality control, and production planning are transforming manufacturing. Your shift managers and production leads need AI skills to lead this.
AI tools can optimise supplier selection, demand forecasting, and inventory management. Build internal capability to automate procurement and reduce waste.
Technology faces skills gaps at every level. Investing in AI leadership development retains your best people and builds the capability you need for the future.
Every programme below uses a fully funded apprenticeship standard that is not affected by September 2026 defunding. AI-first, future-proof, and recognised by CMI, NCFE, and Microsoft.
AI-powered leadership with CMI Level 3 for shift managers, production supervisors, and manufacturing team leads.
Learn MoreAI + CMI Level 5 Award for plant managers and operations directors driving smart manufacturing transformation.
Learn MoreNo-code AI tools for production scheduling, quality reporting, and supply chain automation. 15 months, fully funded.
Learn MoreStructured project management for facility upgrades, lean manufacturing initiatives, and automation rollouts.
Learn MoreChartered Management Institute Level 5 for manufacturing middle managers stepping up to plant and regional leadership.
Learn More1-day transition programme for new supervisors promoted from the shop floor. Build confidence and leadership fundamentals fast.
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Delivering leadership and management apprenticeships across Sunbelt's UK equipment rental and industrial services operations.
Delivered management apprenticeships across Linde's UK forklift and warehouse equipment operations, building AI-literate leadership in industrial logistics.
Partnered on leadership development for NSK's UK precision engineering and bearings manufacturing teams, upskilling operational managers in data-driven production management.
Implemented management apprenticeships across Otis's UK elevator and escalator operations, developing field service managers and regional operations leads.
LEARNER SUCCESS STORIES
See how apprentices in technology have transformed their careers with TESS Group.
Senior Professional • Snowplow Analytics
The challenge:
A high-performing professional at a fast-growing data analytics company who needed structured coaching skills to unlock more value from their team — and to formalise their own career development.
The outcome:
Secured a promotion during the programme and immediately applied new coaching techniques to streamline workflows and improve team output. The apprenticeship delivered measurable returns from day one.
"The ROI was immediate. Not only did it help me secure a promotion, but it gave me the tools to do my job more effectively every single day. Having a qualification that reinforces my professional achievements has been incredibly empowering."
IT Services Manager • Agilisys
The challenge:
A highly experienced IT services professional with years of practical leadership under their belt but no formal qualification to validate their expertise — a gap that limited progression opportunities.
The outcome:
Achieved formal recognition of existing leadership capabilities while gaining new strategic perspectives. The qualification opened doors for career advancement and gave them the professional credibility to match their experience.
"After years of leading teams, I finally have the formal qualification that proves my value."
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