Enhanced Learning Credits - ELC Funding

ibp academy is an Approved Training Provider under the MoD's Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme. Our approved provider number is 4115. We are also a Preferred Supplier for the Career Transition Partnership.

 

All ibp academy leadership and management courses at Levels 3, 5 and 7 can qualify for ELC funding. Please contact us for further details.

Funding for gaining Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be available through the SLC scheme. 

 

The MoD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) is an initiative to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The ELC scheme provides financial support in the form of a single up-front payment in each of a maximum of three separate financial years. ELC funding is only available for pursuit of higher level learning i.e. for courses that result in a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3 or above on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (England and Wales), at Level 6 or above on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) or, if pursued overseas, an approved international equivalent qualification.

 

ELCs are available in two tiers.

 

Service requirement: 4 years of eligible service

Maximum claim:         80% of course fees, up to a maximum of £1,000 per claim     

 

Service requirement: 8 years of eligible service

Maximum claim:         80% of course fees, up to a maximum of £2,000 per claim      

 

Each eligible claimant may make a total of three claims. These may include claims in both the lower and higher tier but not exceed three claims in total. Only one claim may be made for learning activities commencing in any one financial year.

Only service accumulated since 1 April 2000 may be counted as eligible service for the purposes of the ELC scheme. It is worth noting that eligible service must be completed before a claim can be made, i.e the claim form must be signed after the service is completed.

For those registering to join the scheme in the six month window between the eight and eight and a half year point, eligible service will only be accumulated from the eight year point (i.e you must complete 12 years service before being able to claim at the lower tier (up to £1,000 per claim instalment).

About Standard Learning Credits (SLCs)

Standard Learning Credits (SLCs) allow Armed Forces personnel to claim 80% of fees paid to civilian bodies for certain personal development courses, examinations and support, up to a maximum of £175 per year.

For further details on how you might be able to use ELC or SLC funding for one of our courses please speak to your:

Army

Single Service Representative (SSR)
Education Centre ETS Officers

Navy
Resettlement Information Officer (NRIO)
Education & Resettlement Officer (ERO)
Fleet Education Officer (FEdO)

Air Force
Personal Learning Adviser (PLA)

or contact us or call us on 0845 890 2549.