Personal Learning Accounts
Do you want to access a free and flexible part-time training courses to fit around your current employment? If you are over the age of 19 and employed then you may be eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA).
Personal Learning Accounts are free courses that give you new skills and qualifications
PLAs provide a flexible and fully-funded learning opportunity to support employed individuals gain the right skills to either change careers, or progress in employment at a higher level. The courses are specifically designed to address vocational training in sectors where there is a skills shortage, to ensure the future needs of the economy are met.
At Bridgend College we offer a number of PLA courses in a range of areas:
- Accounting
- Business & Management
- Care & Childhood Studies
- Construction
- Digital
- Education & Teaching
- Engineering
- Health & Safety
Even though you may be eligible for funding for more than one PLA course, we can only accept one application per person at a time. If an application is successful for a course, you must complete this course before beginning another course. Check out our range of courses below.
If you are unsure which course may be best suited to you, or if you’d like advice and guidance on your career development, you can arrange to speak to one of our expert Career Coaches. Simply complete our enquiry form and one of our Career Coaches will be back in touch.
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Our PLA courses
Apply for a PLA
If you’re ready to apply for a PLA, simply click on the course below. Follow the links to apply/enquire and we will be back in touch with you.
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