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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional engagement and informative approach, highlighting their ability to make learning enjoyable and accessible. Many people found the user experience to be seamless and well-structured, with clear explanations and effective activities that enhanced their understanding. The trainers are frequently described as knowledgeable, supportive, and skilled at creating a welcoming environment that encourages active participation and addresses individual needs. Consumers particularly appreciate the balanced approach of presentations, group work, and practical examples, which made the courses highly effective and easy to follow.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience being great was definitely down to the trainer Neil Richards. I enjoyed the group work and Neil was able to break down the PowerPoints so well despite the content being so dense. He made... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did the CSAS/RSAS course week commencing 1st-5th September 2025. The trainer was Neil Richards. Course was very well presented, trainer very knowledgeable about his subject area and the materials pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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. :)... 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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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

237 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chapter 8

Neil richards was a friendly instructor who made the training day enjoyable.

8 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding course

Outstanding course, excellent training
Neil richards was very productive and engaging.

I was very happy overall with course content and tutition

18 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great session

Jamie is great and makes me want to learn more about leadership. The training session is very relaxed and enjoyable. Jamie encourages us to give our opinions emphasing that there’s no wrong answer

15 June 2023
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