A Personal Learning Account (PLA) is a programme funded by Welsh Government which allows those who meet the criteria below to access FREE courses and professional qualifications that develop your skills and help you to progress or change your career.
Eligibility criteria for Personal Learning Account (PLA) courses:
If you’re aged 19 or over (on commencement of the training course), living in Wales and any of the below apply to you, then you could be eligible:
AND earning under the median income £32,371.
Earn over £32,371? We have a range of Digital and Net Zero Qualifications which are PLA Fully Funded and have no salary cap. View and apply here.
All other eligibility criteria applies.
You cannot get a PLA if you are under 19 years of age (on commencement of the training course), live outside of Wales, or in full-time education, or on an apprenticeship or in receipt of a Welsh Government Learning Grant or Education Maintenance Allowance, or unemployed or an ineligible overseas national.
You can only undertake one qualification at a time and the exam/assessment must be completed before applying for further qualifications.
Think you are eligible for a Personal Learning Account? Then apply for a course today!