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TESS Group is an Ofsted Good rated apprenticeship and training provider delivering bespoke programmes to 60+ employers across England — from the Financial Times and EDF Energy to Transport for London, DPD, NHS England, and Clarins. We specialise in AI, Data, Leadership, HR, Coaching, and Business Improvement apprenticeships across Levels 3 to 7. Our flagship AI apprenticeship programmes are designed for non-technical professionals, embedding up to 5 industry qualifications (BCS, Microsoft, CMI, ILM, NCFE) at no extra cost — more than any other UK provider. Our programmes include: AI & Automation Practitioner (Level 4) AI for People Leaders (Level 4) AI for Operations Leaders (Level 4) AI & Machine Learning Fellowship (Level 6) Data Technician (Level 3) and Data Analyst (Level 4) Team Leader (Level 3) and Operations Manager (Level 5) Coaching Professional (Level 5) CIPD People Practice (Level 3 and Level 5) L&D Practitioner (Level 3) and L&D Consultant (Level 5) Improvement Technician, Practitioner, and Specialist (Levels 3-5) Senior Leader (Level 7) and Senior People Professional (Level 7) All programmes are fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy for large employers, with 95% government co-investment for SMEs. We offer monthly rolling start dates, live virtual and on-site delivery, and 1:1 skills coaching throughout. With a 59% distinction rate, 4.9/5 rating from learners across Google and Trustpilot, and over 1,500 learners trained, TESS Group is one of the UK's highest-rated apprenticeship providers. We are approved by CMI, ILM, CIPD, BCS, NCFE, and Microsoft. Visit tessgroup.co.uk to explore our programmes or book a free discovery call.
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109 Innovation Centre, Green Street, NN1 1SY, Northampton, United Kingdom
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Amazing trainer
The course was very good the trainer made the corse so much better and easier to take the new skills
Excellent Trainer
I found the trainer engaging and informative with a wealth of knowledge. Some trainers can be boring but Neil Richards kept a good pace and identified when students needed more time. I highly recommend this experienced and knowledgeable trainer.
Our trainer Neil Richards for CSAS…
Our trainer Neil Richards for CSAS course was fantastic. He made the days fly-by. He has great knowledge and was very supportive to all of us.
His communication skills were excellent. He made the course very interesting and kept us all engaged.
Welcoming, friendly and engaging.
Neil was welcoming and friendly the entire course, very professional and engaging.
Csas course
The course has been absolutely essential for the role I’m in, the course has been very Brilliant the trainer Neil has been very helpful supportive and helped everyone to their own needs.
Highly recommend anyone going on a course with Neil.
Thank you Neil.
Neil Richards CSAS training
Neil has been engaging and imformative. He accomodated us all well and gave us all respect. Thank you
The tutor was very engaging and would…
The tutor was very engaging and would make sure we understood the topic before he moved on.
Great trainer and a fantastic course
Great trainer and a fantastic course. Would recommend to anyone!
Neil is a very good teacher
Neil is a very good teacher. Would do any class he teaches I'm a heart beat.
The CSAS/RSAS Accreditation scheme was…
The CSAS/RSAS Accreditation scheme was delivered by Neil Richards. He was very engaging and informative. We were able to crame lots of information in a very short period of time ( while take frequent breaks). The present was excellent, lots of encouragement to reach our goals (PASSED THE EXAM 😁). Very considered of others peoples needs. Really enjoyed the whole experiance.
My experience with Neil Richards’…
My experience with Neil Richards’ training was outstanding. Neil’s expertise and engaging style made the sessions clear, practical, and enjoyable. He created a welcoming environment that encouraged questions and active learning. Thanks to his guidance, I feel much more confident applying these new skills. Truly a valuable and inspiring training experience.
Excellent trainer
The trainer was very good, and the materials used were great.
Neil Richards is an amazing and talented trainer
Neil Richards is an amazing trainer! I really enjoyed the class this week (RSAS CSAS) and it was worth my time. He is passionate in training, explains well and gives great real life examples. :)
The questions from the workbooks and group work was very effective and helped with understanding the topic!
Tomi O from TFL
My experience was absolutely amazing
My experience was absolutely amazing. Neil was extremely professional, efficient and cordial throughout the whole thing. Always made sure our points were heard and taught everything he needed to and helped us understanding it meanwhile
Great Course
Enjoyed the course thanks to our Trainer Neil Richards. Engaging course with lots of information given to us. Glad we all passed the course gaining the qualification.
The experience was very good i really…
The experience was very good i really enjoyed the course it was really helpful
Neil was brilliant very knowledgeable…
Neil was brilliant very knowledgeable and was great with everything helpful up beat and a brilliant laugh recomend everytime
Great trainer
Great trainer. Had a great and friendly atmosphere as he taught the material with great clarity
RSAS/CSAS course is very informative
The course instructor Neil was extremely helpful and very encouraging. He delivered the course content in a professional and fun manner.
Great trainer, good content
Mark's presentation style was engaging and tailored to the group. The content was clear and easy to follow. Mark kept the session flowing and staggered the practical element, which meant that people remained focused and were only outside for the short time. The anecdotes Mark used to bring the course content to life were relevant and memorable. Thank you for an enjoyable training session.
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