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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Neil Richards
Neil Richards
CSAS RSAS
Amazing teaching
Very engaging
Related to work and opened eyes
Neil is an amazing teacher who can…
Neil is an amazing teacher who can confidently deliver quite challenging content to anyone. Course is very informative and well structured.
Supportive mentor
Jason was supportive and professional throughout my apprenticeship. Always on hand to provide guidance and advice. Thank you.
Patient and understanding tutors who…
Patient and understanding tutors who were personable and friendly. Enjoyed completing the course.
CSAS/RSAS training
Neil was a very good trainer & instructor for our CSAS/RSAS training, making the work load of the course training feel less intense than it was.
Very friendly and approachable manner, allowing us to get all question answered and able have enough capacity to pass the final assessment.
Thank you Neil and Tess group
Very useful course.
Very useful course. Good mix of theory and practical.
Extremely worthwhile
Neil was a lovely and dynamic host. A really informative course which we'll definitely put into practice. Recommended to any local authority.
Neil Richardson a chapter 8 training…
Neil Richardson a chapter 8 training course, it is a really good and informative course and I really enjoyed it and would do another course again.
Absolutely fantastic course, insightful and a great asset!…
The classroom experience was absolutely great. We all engaged with one another in a very cordial, respectful and professional manner. The trainer Neil was simply brilliant, caring and incredibly supportive.
Great experience
Neil was lovely. Great instructor, he created a nice atmosphere and was really supportive.
The experience was fantastic
The experience was fantastic. I felt comfortable supported and it was a friendly happy atmosphere.
The training was clearly delivered
The training was clearly delivered. The trainer was very supportive and charismatic.
I'm thrilled to express my utmost…
I'm thrilled to express my utmost satisfaction with Instructor Neil Richards and the Community Accredited Safety Scheme course. Neil's exceptional teaching style combined with his deep expertise made the learning experience engaging and enlightening. The course itself, Community Accredited Safety Scheme, was incredibly well-structured, providing practical insights and valuable knowledge. Kudos to Neil and the course for exceeding my expectations and enriching my understanding of safety practices!
All was well cordinated, and great team work
All was well cordinated, timely, clear and very informative. Trainer interacted very well with everyone and engage us well. Training was very informative in relating to my roll as a CSAS.
4-day CSAS course was made to feel like…
4-day CSAS course was made to feel like it was less due to Neil Richards’ ‘easy to understand’ ways of teaching even though the venue was loud due to construction. Will definitely recommend getting taught CSAS by Neil Richards
Excellent course and the trainers was…
Excellent course and the trainers was skilled at teaching and sharing knowledge I was able to learn through the great practical lessons and he created a very fun and great environment to learn I would encourage others to do the course to.. Neil was a great trainer I was confident when it was time for me exam and am happy to say I passed my 4 days CSAS course..
Neil Richards trainer CSAS
Neil was a great trainer taking us through slowly explaining everything along the way and making sure we understood all aspects of the course. There was also plenty of material to work with including a workbook and slides off the presentations Neil took us through. The course was not too long over 4 days and everything g was covered exceptionally.
Thankyou Tess Group
Thankyou Tess Group.
During my apprenticeship I faced multiple challenges. Mark has been so supportive and has really worked hard to see me to the finish line. I have learnt so much in these last 18 months and I am looking forward to implementing these things throughout my career in this sector. I was lucky enough to get a distinction and I’m really grateful for all the support from yess group.
I would like to give a special thanks to Mark.
Really useful and informative
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