Professional and Career Development Loan PCDL Courses

If you are thinking to enrol on one of our courses or career programmes to find your dream job, upgrade your skills or to start your business however you are struggling to pay the course fee, you might want to consider Professional and Career Development Loan (PCDL).

What is Professional and Career Development Loan (PCDL)

PCDL is a bank loan that can help you finance your study at Training Dragon. Following are important things to consider about PCDL

• You can borrow between £300 to £10,000.
• You don’t need to pay your monthly instalments during your study. You can pay between 1 – 5 years
• After you have completed your training, you will have to repay in small monthly instalments.
• The government will pay interest on your load while you are learning.

How long does it take?

It could take 2-3 months for the PDCL application to be approved so do plan well in advance.

Can I apply?

You can be eligible for PCDL if you meet following criteria

• You are 18 year or older
• You are UK resident or you have been living in the UK for at least three years before the start of your Training Dragon course
• After completing your course or career programme you plan to work in the UK, EU or EEA.
• You can’t pay for the course yourself

PCDL Registered courses by Training Dragon

You can use PDCL funding for our career programmes.

How can I apply for PDCL?

• Request an application pack by calling the Professional and Career Development loan helpline on 0845 000 045 or contact National Careers Service on 0800 100 900.
• Fill in application forms and send it to bank.
• Your application will need to be authorised by the Training Dragon as the learning provider. Once you have received your PCDL approval forms, please contact us.