ELCAS Courses for UK Armed Forces, Service Leavers & Veterans
Use your Enhanced Learning Credits with Course2Career, ELCAS Provider Number 14012. Explore approved IT, cyber security, CompTIA and project management courses designed to help Armed Forces personnel, service leavers and veterans move into civilian careers.
ELCAS stands for the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service. The scheme helps eligible Armed Forces personnel, service leavers and veterans fund approved training as part of their wider career development.
When people search for ELCAS courses, they usually mean nationally recognised qualifications at Level 3 or above that are delivered by an approved ELCAS provider and listed on the official ELCAS website. Enhanced Learning Credits can then be used as a contribution towards the cost.
Course2Career is an approved ELCAS provider with provider number 14012. We specialise in IT, cyber security, CompTIA and project management routes — the kinds of qualifications that match well with skills built up during military service.
ELCAS funding is subject to eligibility, course approval and claim approval. Always verify your provider and course details through the official ELCAS process before committing to any training.
ELCAS courses — at a glance
Level 3 or above, nationally recognised qualifications
Delivered by an approved ELCAS provider
Listed on the official ELCAS website
ELC contribution typically up to 80% of course cost (subject to your funding tier)
Open to eligible Armed Forces personnel, service leavers and veterans
Course2Career ELCAS Provider Details
Use the details below when verifying us on the official ELCAS website and when speaking to your Education Staff or Single Service Representative.
Provider name
Course2Career
ELCAS Provider Number
14012
Course areas
IT SupportNetworkingCyber SecurityCompTIAProject ManagementPRINCE2®
You can speak to a Course2Career advisor for guidance on choosing the right course, but funding decisions are made through the official ELCAS process. Always verify your provider and course on the official ELCAS website before committing.
Your military background is a real asset. Use these suggested pathways as a starting point, then speak to an ELCAS advisor to tailor the route to your goals.
A focused range of ELCAS courses for IT support, networking, cyber security and project management. Estimated learner contributions assume an 80% ELC contribution and are for guidance only.
ELCAS career programmeCyber Security
Cyber Security Career Programme
Beginner to job-ready cyber security analyst — funded through ELCAS (Provider 14012).
140–150 hours of structured, accredited training
Three official exams included: CompTIA Network+, Security+ and CySA+
Dedicated tutor support, live labs and 24/7 video lectures
Recruitment support: CV, LinkedIn, interview prep and job applications
ELCAS approved — Provider Number 14012
Complete beginners and career changers — including service leavers and veterans — targeting their first cyber security role, typically Trainee Cyber Security Analyst or Security Technician.
IT Support
CompTIA A+
Best for
Service leavers and complete beginners targeting their first civilian IT role — typically IT support, helpdesk or junior technician positions.
Covers
Hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, mobile devices, networking basics and security fundamentals — the practical day-to-day skills of a working IT technician.
Learners with some IT exposure — including signals, comms or technical service backgrounds — looking to specialise in networks and infrastructure.
Covers
Networking concepts, IP addressing, infrastructure, network operations, security and troubleshooting — the foundation for network engineer and technical support roles.
Service leavers and IT learners aiming at junior cyber security or SOC analyst roles. Commonly listed as a requirement for entry-level UK security jobs.
Covers
Threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, identity and access, risk and compliance — the core knowledge expected of a junior security professional.
Learners with CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent experience) progressing towards SOC analyst, threat detection or blue-team roles.
Covers
Security monitoring, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, incident response and reporting — the working skills of a security operations analyst.
Suggested next step
CompTIA PenTest+ or advanced cyber security pathway
Service leavers and resettlement candidates moving into civilian project support, project coordination, project management or PMO roles.
Covers
PRINCE2® principles, themes, processes and terminology, plus how to tailor and apply PRINCE2® in real project environments at Foundation and Practitioner level.
Estimated learner contribution examples are for guidance only and assume 80% ELCAS funding. Actual funding depends on eligibility, funding tier, approved course status and claim approval. Always follow the official ELCAS process before booking or paying for training.
ELCAS project management courses for service leavers and veterans
Project management is one of the most popular ELCAS-funded routes for UK Armed Forces personnel. The skills you build in service — planning operations, managing teams, briefing, risk awareness, working to a clear chain of command — map closely onto how civilian projects are run.
Course2Career is an approved ELCAS provider (number 14012) delivering PRINCE2® 7th Edition training online, covering both Foundation and Practitioner. It is one of the most widely recognised project management qualifications in the UK and is regularly listed in civilian project, programme and PMO job adverts.
PRINCE2® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group, used under licence. ELCAS funding for project management courses is subject to eligibility, course approval and claim approval.
A clear PRINCE2® pathway
PRINCE2® Foundation gives you the core method. Practitioner shows you can tailor and apply it on real projects. Most service leavers take both.
Civilian roles it supports
Project Coordinator, Project Officer, PMO Analyst, Junior Project Manager and Project Manager roles in defence, government and the private sector.
Built around military skills
Operations planning, briefing, risk control and command-and-control experience translate directly into PRINCE2® principles, themes and processes.
Flexible online study
Study around your service commitments, resettlement timeline and family life, with tutor support throughout.
Funding guide
ELCAS funding calculator
Get a quick idea of what an 80% ELC contribution might look like for one of our approved courses. This is a guide only — it does not confirm eligibility or claim approval.
ELC pays up to 80% of an approved course cost; you contribute at least 20%. Tier caps (Tier 1 or Tier 2) may further reduce the ELC amount on more expensive courses.
Course price
£449.00
Est. ELC contribution
£359.20
Est. learner contribution
£89.80
This calculator is for guidance only. It does not confirm eligibility or claim approval. Funding amounts and tier caps are set by the MOD via ELCAS and may change. Always check the current rules before submitting a claim.
How to claim ELCAS funding
Follow these steps to use your Enhanced Learning Credits with Course2Career.
1
Check your ELCAS eligibility
Confirm your qualifying service and remaining ELC claims with your Education Staff, Resettlement Officer or the official ELCAS service.
2
Choose an approved Course2Career course
Pick a course that matches your civilian career goal — for example CompTIA Security+ for cyber, or PRINCE2® for project management.
3
Verify the provider and course
Confirm Course2Career (Provider Number 14012) and your chosen course on the official ELCAS website before submitting any paperwork.
4
Speak to your Education Staff or representative
If you’re still serving, speak to your Education Staff. If you’ve left service, your Single Service Representative can help you complete the claim form.
5
Submit your claim before the course start date
Submit your claim well in advance of your intended start date. Retrospective claims are not permitted under the scheme.
6
Wait for your Claim Authorisation Note
ELCAS will issue a Claim Authorisation Note (CAN) confirming the approved funding amount and conditions of your claim.
7
Send the CAN to Course2Career
Forward your CAN to our ELCAS team so we can match it to your booking and finalise your enrolment.
8
Pay your personal contribution
Settle the agreed personal contribution (typically 20% of the course cost) so we can confirm your start date.
9
Start your course
Once everything is in place, we’ll get you set up with your learning platform, study materials and tutor support.
Important compliance note
Do not assume funding is approved until the correct ELCAS process has been completed and you have received your Claim Authorisation Note. Retrospective claims are not permitted, so we recommend allowing plenty of time before your intended course start date.
Why service leavers choose Course2Career for ELCAS courses
We build career-focused routes — not just one-off qualifications — and we're used to working with the realities of resettlement and transition.
Career-focused course routes
We map qualifications into pathways for IT support, networking, cyber security and project management — not just standalone exams.
Built for Forces, leavers & veterans
Guidance for Armed Forces personnel, service leavers and veterans, with familiarity around resettlement timelines.
IT, cyber & project management specialism
Our focus is the high-demand civilian areas where military skills transfer well — CompTIA, cyber security and PRINCE2®.
Flexible online study
Courses are delivered online so you can fit study around service commitments, resettlement training and family life.
Help with the claim process
We help you understand the ELCAS process, your responsibilities and what we need from you — without making the funding decision for you.
Tutor & advisor support
Tutor support during your course and advisor guidance on choosing the right route for your civilian career goals.
ELCAS courses — frequently asked questions
Honest, plain-English answers about Enhanced Learning Credits and what they can fund.
ELCAS stands for the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service. It administers the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme, which provides financial support towards higher-level learning for eligible Armed Forces personnel, service leavers and veterans.
ELCAS courses are nationally recognised qualifications at Level 3 or above, delivered by an approved ELCAS provider and listed on the official ELCAS website. Eligible learners can use Enhanced Learning Credits to contribute towards the cost of these approved training courses.
Yes. Course2Career is an approved ELCAS provider and our courses are listed on the official ELCAS website, subject to ELCAS terms and conditions.
Course2Career’s ELCAS Provider Number is 14012. You can use this number to find us on the official ELCAS website during the claim process.
Eligible learners can use Enhanced Learning Credits towards approved CompTIA courses delivered by an approved ELCAS provider. Course2Career offers CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+ as ELCAS-approved options. Funding is always subject to eligibility, course approval and claim approval.
Yes — eligible learners can use Enhanced Learning Credits towards approved cyber security courses such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+. The course must be at Level 3 or above and delivered by an approved ELCAS provider.
Yes. Eligible learners can use Enhanced Learning Credits towards approved PRINCE2® training such as PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner, where the course is delivered by an approved ELCAS provider and meets ELCAS criteria.
Yes. Approved project management qualifications such as PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner are commonly used by service leavers transitioning into civilian project roles. Funding remains subject to eligibility and the official ELCAS claim process.
ELC funding typically covers up to 80% of an approved course cost, capped at a maximum amount per claim depending on your funding tier. The learner is normally expected to contribute the remaining amount. Funding amounts and tiers are set by the MOD and are subject to change — always check the current rules with ELCAS before booking.
Yes. ELC funding is a contribution towards your training, not a full subsidy. Eligible learners are typically expected to pay a personal contribution of at least 20% of the course cost.
Service leavers can use Enhanced Learning Credits within the eligibility window set by ELCAS, provided they meet the qualifying service requirements. Always check your personal eligibility and claim window through the official ELCAS process.
Veterans may still be able to use ELC funding within the time limits set by ELCAS, depending on when they left service and their qualifying service. Eligibility varies — speak to your Single Service Representative or the ELCAS team to confirm.
A Claim Authorisation Note (CAN) is the document ELCAS issues once your claim has been approved. You should send your CAN to Course2Career so we can confirm your booking and start your enrolment.
No. ELCAS rules do not permit retrospective claims, and you should not pay for or commit to a course before your claim has been authorised. Always allow plenty of time for your claim to be processed before your intended start date.
It depends on your service background, civilian career goals and any existing qualifications. If you’re unsure, book a free guidance call with a Course2Career ELCAS advisor who can help you map a sensible pathway — for example IT support → networking → cyber security, or PRINCE2® Foundation → Practitioner for project management.
PRINCE2® is one of the most widely recognised project management frameworks in the UK and is regularly listed in civilian project, programme and operations job adverts. Many of the skills service leavers already have — planning, briefing, risk awareness, command-and-control — map closely onto PRINCE2®, which makes it a natural ELCAS-funded route into a civilian project management career.
No formal project management experience is required for PRINCE2® Foundation. Many service leavers start there, then progress to PRINCE2® Practitioner. ELCAS funding is still subject to your eligibility, the course being approved and your claim being authorised.
Eligible learners can use ELC funding towards approved PRINCE2® training that includes both Foundation and Practitioner, where it is delivered by an approved ELCAS provider. ELCAS rules normally allow one claim per financial year, so most learners use a single claim to cover a combined Foundation and Practitioner programme.
Common civilian roles include Project Coordinator, Project Officer, Project Support Officer, Junior Project Manager and Project Manager. Senior service leavers often move into Programme Office, PMO Analyst or Programme Manager roles. Actual roles, salaries and timelines depend on your wider experience and the local job market.
PRINCE2® is the de facto standard in the UK public sector and is heavily used in defence, government and large UK organisations, which makes it a strong fit for many service leavers. PMP® is more common in international and US-led businesses. Both are valid — the right choice depends on the kind of organisation you want to work for after service.
PRINCE2® Foundation gives you the core principles, themes and processes — it shows you understand the method. PRINCE2® Practitioner builds on that and demonstrates you can tailor and apply the method to a real project. Most service leavers aiming at project manager roles take both.
Many service leavers split their ELC claims across separate financial years — for example one year on a CompTIA cyber security or IT course, and another on PRINCE2®. ELCAS rules normally allow one claim per financial year, up to a maximum of three claims in total, so we can help you plan a sensible sequence around your resettlement timeline.
Ready to use your Enhanced Learning Credits?
Speak to a Course2Career ELCAS advisor about IT, cyber security and project management routes — or jump straight into the courses.
