Personal Learning Accounts (PLA)

PLA APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Discover if you’re eligible to access Personal Learning Account funding. If you do not meet the below criteria, or you are looking for funding information for your business, please contact the team to discuss alternative funding you may be able to access.

Aged 19+

Reside legally in Wales

Employed, Self-employed or full-time carer*

*For all courses listed under Core funding, annual basic salary must be under £35,796

Courses Available Through PLA Funding

View our full PLA funded course catalogue below. Courses are listed in their relevant sectors.

Childcare & Playwork Training Suite

City & Guilds Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development

WJEC Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Core

Digital Training Suite

AWS Certified: Machine Learning Engineer – Associate

AWS Certified: AI Practitioner – Foundational

AWS Certified: Cloud Practitioner – Foundational

AWS Certified: Data Engineer – Associate

AWS Certified: Developer – Associate

AWS Certified: Solutions Architect – Associate

BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

BCS Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills (ICDL Advanced) (ITQ)

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA CloudNetX

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

CompTIA Data+

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA SecurityX

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Tech+

CompTIA DataSys+

CompTIA DataX

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

Microsoft 365 Certified: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate

Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals

Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate

Microsft Certified Educator (MCE)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Speciality

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Speciality

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Speciality

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate (beta)

Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

PeopleCert ITIL Foundation (Version 5)

DVLA Licences Suite

DVLA Licence Category C

DVLA Licence Category C1

DVLA Licence Category CE

DVLA Licence Category D

Electrical Training Suite

BPEC Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Systems

BPEC Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems NOS Mapped

City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391-52)

City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-34)

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting

EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems

EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018

EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Engineering Training Suite

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering – Maintenance Technology (2850-25)

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering – Manufacturing Technology (2850-24)

Environment & Sustainability Training Suite

ISEP Carbon Footprinting and Reporting

ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management

ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

ISEP Internal Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Auditor

ISEP Lead Environmental Auditor

NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate

WJEC Level 2 Sustainability in Practice – Future Changemakers

Gas Training Suite

BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation (Managed Learning Programme)

BPEC Domestic Ventilation Systems

Cert-ain Central Heating/Water Heaters (CENWAT)

Cert-ain Closed Flue Gas Fires (HTRLP2)

Cert-ain Core Domestic Gas Safety Assessment Natural Gas (CCN1)

Cert-ain Gas Cookers (CKR1)

Cert-ain Gas Fires/Heaters (HTR1)

Cert-ain Generic Fuel Changeover Core NG to LPG (CoNGLP1)

Cert-ain Generic LPG Core Domestic Gas Safety Assessment Liquefied Petroleum Gas (CCLP1)

Cert-ain Permanent Dwellings – Domestic, Commercial & Catering Establishments (CCLP1 PD)

Cert-ain Residential Park Homes (CCLP1 RPH)

Cert-ain Vented and Unvented Hot Water Systems

Cert-ain Water Regulations

OFTEC OFT21-504A Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of Air Source Heat Pumps

OFTEC OFT21-504D Design of Heat Pump Systems

OFTEC OFT21-504G Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of Ground Source Heat Pumps

City & Guilds Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core (8040-02)

City & Guilds Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (8040-09)

City & Guilds Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (8040-08)

Plant Machinery Training Suite

RTITB Commercial Vehicle Banksman

RTITB Counterbalance Lift Truck

RTITB Crane Slinger and Signaller

RTITB Industrial Telescopic Material Handler

RTITB Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 1B – Static Boom

RTITB Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 3A – Mobile Vertical

RTITB Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 3B – Mobile Boom

RTITB Reach Truck

RTITB Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler

RTITB Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Lorry Loader (HIAB)

Project Management Training Suite

APMG International Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation

APMG International Agile Project Management (Agile PM) Practitioner

CEPAS Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

CSSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

CSSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

CSSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

PeopleCert PRINCE2 Agile Foundation

PeopleCert PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner

PeopleCert PRINCE2 Foundation

PeopleCert PRINCE2 Practitioner

What Our Learners Have To Say

Choosing PLA funded training with Coleg y Cymoedd means access to high-quality, flexible learning that can help you upskill, change careers, increase your earning potential and achieve your professional goals without the cost.

Everyone I’ve communicated with are very friendly, informative and reply to any questions in a timely manner. People are impressed when I say I’m completing this course and I’m finding ways I can implement techniques learnt.

PeopleCert PRINCE2 Practitioner

The tutor was knowledgeable, approachable and engaging, creating a positive learning environment and encouraging participation from all attendees… Overall a very positive experience.

CSSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

The funded course was helpful in securing my new role as a junior consultant.

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

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Our Current Training Partnerships

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NILC
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Sustainability Academy
FITA

Testimonials

What Our Partners Say

Here’s a look at what our training partners say about working with us.

Coleg y Cymoedd have an excellent team who are very easy to work with. They are responsive, and you always know that you only need to pick up the phone if needed.

Code Institute

Year on year enrolment numbers for courses have increased by up to 60% since using Cymoedd as a service delivery partner

NILC

The partnership has increased attendance on courses and our team have formed a great working relationship with the Coleg y Cymoedd team … We recommend looking at Coleg y Cymoedd’s wide range of services for all your career goals.

PCR Global

Funded Courses

The priority sectors for 2026/27 include: Advanced materials and manufacturing, digital, health and social care, hospitality and tourism, net zero and transport and logistics. Our full range of available courses will be listed when applications open.

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