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... See more
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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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Very good course and good trainer
The trainer delivered the course well, had a friendly approachable manner and taught it well with lots of information, good content which was easy to follow and understand. The content is going to be useful to us in the future.
CSAS/RSAS Training
I have thoroughly enjoyed the CSAS/RSAS course and it has been very engaging and interactive. Neil has been amazing and I can’t fault him or the way he has done the course, he has taken time to help us understand the role and the concepts to ensure we pass our assessment.
Really great course
Really engaging course, Neil was great when it came to making sure we were all involved and understood throughout the course
Elaine Denney was an excellent skills…
Elaine Denney was an excellent skills coach and is an asset to the Tess Group. Thank you for your support and guidance over the last year.
Great instructor
Just finished my 5 day course with Neil.
Neil is very good at his job & went through every Topic clearly and made sure you understand what you was learning. Neil made everyone feel part of the group & we engaged in great conversations. Great work Neil & keep it up.
Neil is a great trainer!!!!!
Neil is a great trainer. Accommodating all the learners needs. Very engaging and informative. The deliverance of the course was very thorough and interesting, interesting conversations and experiences shared. Neil made the course enjoyable.
The trainer makes it all worth it
The trainer makes it all worth it. You won’t get bored. Amazing life and teaching skills from Neil’s part (trainer). Engaging class. Really enjoyed the course. Worth every penny. The trainer is really an asset to Tess Group.
The information created by the company…
The information created by the company and trainer was very helpful and useful for our daily jobs. Knows a lot about what powers we hold while we work. The course explains everything and elaborates of powers and all acts. The trainer was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Great course
Great course delivered in an easy and engaging way by a very knowledgeable trainer.
Excellent workshop sessions
Very informative sessions, great advice and support in a trusted environment. Professional standards were high, I am gonna be missing these sessions.
CSAS/RSAS COURSE
The trainer I had Neil for my CSAS/RSAS course was quite intense as there was a lot to remember but the delivery by Neil was first class. It was well paced and the delivery was excellent.
Neil was amazing
Neil was amazing, he made the course fun, made sure we were all included and engaged and also treated us fairly. He is very knowledgeable on the course. He is approachable and open, he adapted to everyone’s needs. He had a good sense of humour and made the course much less power point heavy, along with having many educational conversations with us. Give him a raise 😉
Level 5 Operations Departmental Management
I have recently completed my Level 5 Operations / Departmental Management Apprenticeship. The course was challenging at times - especially when juggling work commitments, however our course module trainer Laura Macdonald was fantastic engaging and above all fair.
Special thanks must go to my course tutor Jason Davies who always went out of his way to ensure I was fully supported, and by being such a terrific bloke. His help and advice when recording our PDs and deciding what content should be added to portfolio of evidence over the course of the 18 month course duration was invaluable - and surely a contributory factor in my final result. I will miss our conversations greatly.
All in all, a fantastic course that due to its symbiosis with ongoing practical work; meant that I have also enjoyed considerable success in my role as Head of Commercial Optimisation over the course duration that I put down in no small part to the learnings applied by myself as a result of the Apprenticeship itself. Great work TESS Group!
Shared a lot of knowledge and course was very good
Neil was brilliant at providing the information and explaining any points we wanted to go into detail with. Patient and very knowledgable. Would def do another course with him
Neil Richards was a fantastic trainer…
Neil Richards was a fantastic trainer who delivered a fantastic course which covered many interesting topics. Cannot thank him enough for his passion and time to deliver.
good all round response for traffic
good all round response for traffic
The Operations Manager level 5 course…
The Operations Manager level 5 course was very detailed and provided me with the training I needed for the next step in my career. My skills coach Jason Davies was very supportive throughout and helped me to be the best I could be while on the course. I achieved a distinction and very happy to have completed to such a high result.
Coaching apprenticeship review
Thank you to Elaine and the Tess Group for their support with my Level 5 Coaching Apprenticeship. The group sessions were interesting and engaging and the 1:1 skills coach sessions provided valuable space for individual follow-ups. I felt fully supported during my apprenticeship.
Great course, great support
I recently completed the Level 5 Coaching Apprenticeship through the Tess Group. I really enjoyed the whole course and learned so much. It was a great combination of theoretical knowledge building, practice and reflection. Thanks especially to my superb skills coach Elaine Denney. I received a distinction as a result of her support and guidance. I feel confident in my coaching skills now and eager to continue my personal development in this field.
Great Support
I was guided and supported at every turn through what turned out to be a more challenging course than I was expecting ! I just found out today that I received a distinction in my level 5 Coaching qualification :) I can honestly say that this would not have been possible without the support of The Tess Group and Elaine Denny, in particular. Thankyou !!
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