PGL Training Ltd (Part of Learning Curve Group)

Name

PGL Training Ltd (Part of Learning Curve Group)

Legal name

Learning Curve Group Limited

Website

https://pgltraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Financial Services (Non-Banking) (EDABALAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Construction skills training
• Military preparation training
• Hair and beauty education

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter, Devon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices49 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training (Adult Skills Fund): Adult courses are funded by the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), a Government fund that allows adults to access courses without financial costs. Eligibility criteria apply based on age, residency, and prior attainment.
2. Apprenticeship Training Delivery: Apprenticeship training is funded through the Apprenticeship Levy (for large employers with annual salary bills over £3m, contributing 0.5%) and Government Co-Investment (for non-levy employers, government covers 95%, employer pays 5%). LCG delivers on-programme training and End-Point Assessment preparation across multiple sectors.
3. Skills Bootcamps: Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible government-funded courses of up to 16 weeks, funded via the Government's Skills Bootcamps initiative. For employed learners, employer contributions apply based on organisation size. Job-seekers may study for free with government funding.
4. Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs: Funding from the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs scheme allows adults without a level 3 qualification, or those with low incomes, to fund Level 3 qualifications at no cost.
5. Commercial Course Sales (Shop): Courses that do not meet funding eligibility criteria can be purchased via the LCG online shop (shop.learningcurvegroup.co.uk), with flexible payment options available. This includes commercial qualifications and self-funded programmes.
6. Employer Staff Training: Short courses and bespoke training programmes are delivered to employers as a commercial service, funded either by the employer directly or through minor government contributions. Includes curriculum design and technical excellence services.
7. Advanced Learner Loans: Learners who do not qualify for free funded places can access Advanced Learner Loans to finance their qualifications, providing a loan facility for tuition costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

PGL Training Ltd is part of Learning Curve Group, a UK-based education and training provider that delivers accredited vocational qualifications and apprenticeships across construction trades (bricklaying, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting and decorating, multiskills, gas and oil), hair and beauty, military preparation, business, IT and digital, health and social care, housing, and transport and logistics. Training is delivered through regional Skills Academies, MPCT Military Preparation Colleges, employer on-site apprenticeship programmes, online flexible learning, and an EdTech suite sold to college partners. The majority of provision is funded through UK government schemes (Adult Skills Fund, Apprenticeship Levy, Skills Bootcamps, Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs) with commercial courses also available via the LCG online shop.

Product overview

Learning Curve Group is a UK-based education and training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships, and skills academies. The company's offering consists of a multi-site network of Skills Academies (Exeter, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, multiple Hair and Beauty Academies, and MPCT Military Academies) delivering face-to-face vocational training in construction trades (bricklaying, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting and decorating), hair and beauty, and military preparation. Alongside these academies, the company provides Skills Bootcamps (short intensive programmes in construction and renewable energy), Apprenticeships across multiple sectors, and Flexible Online Learning courses. The edTech Solutions platform (eassessorpro, careerspro, safeguardingapp, destinationspro) provides technology tools for education partners. The portfolio is unified by a mission to transform lives through learning, offering government-funded qualifications from Level 1 through Level 5, with pathways from entry-level training through to advanced apprenticeships and Access to Higher Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPCT (Military Preparation College): Military preparation training academies providing support for young people looking to begin a military career.
• Exeter Skills Academy
• Middlesbrough Construction Academy
• Sunderland Construction Academy

Products and services

• Exeter Skills Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000,000 people supported to gain a life-changing qualification
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CurryscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Currys (a leading UK retailer of consumer electronics and appliances) partnered with Learning Curve Group to launch a national Urban Driver Apprenticeship programme. The initiative addresses an ongoing driver shortage in the logistics sector and aims to open up career opportunities in logistics across the UK. LCG serves as the training provider, delivering the apprenticeship curriculum to Currys' driver workforce.
• NCFEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2025NCFE served as a headline sponsor for the 2025 LCG Charity Ball ('A Night at the Regency'). NCFE is an awarding organisation and registered educational charity, providing vocational and technical qualifications.
• Scholars School SystemminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2025Scholars School System served as a sponsor for the 2025 LCG Charity Ball. Scholars School System is an educational institution/network that partners with LCG.
• Point NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Point North is an independent grant-making foundation that partners with Learning Curve Group's Charity Foundation. The partnership enables the LCG Charity Foundation to support a broader range of worthwhile causes, including charities, social enterprises, and individuals. Point North works with individuals, families, and local businesses who want to contribute to their communities.
• County Durham Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LCG Charity Foundation runs in partnership with the County Durham Community Foundation to provide vital funds for charities and social enterprises. The foundation supports causes aligned with LCG's three pillars: alleviating poverty, developing skills, and tackling unemployment. Since its founding in 2019, over £100,000 has been raised.
• City & GuildscoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Curve Group operates as an approved City & Guilds training centre at its Exeter Skills Academy and other locations, delivering a range of accredited qualifications in gas, plumbing, electrical, and construction trades. City & Guilds provides the certification and accreditation framework for these programmes.
• EAL (End-Point Assessment Organisation)coreTechnology or IntegrationLCG delivers EAL-accredited qualifications in electrical installation at Levels 2 and 3. EAL provides assessment and certification for technical and vocational qualifications.
• NOCNcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkills Bootcamps (Plumbing: Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Thermal; Electrical: Renewable and Sustainable Energy; Bricklaying: Fundamentals of Sustainable Retrofit Construction) are accredited by NOCN. NOCN is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
• NCFEcoreTechnology or IntegrationNCFE is listed as a partner/awarding body, providing accreditation for various qualifications delivered by LCG across its programmes.
• AIM Qualifications and Assessment GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationAIM Qualifications is listed as a partner/awarding body providing accreditation for qualifications delivered by LCG.
• VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust)coreTechnology or IntegrationVTCT is listed as a partner/awarding body providing accreditation for hair, beauty, and complementary therapy qualifications delivered by LCG.
• CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing)coreTechnology or IntegrationLCG is a CIH Approved Centre, enabling the delivery of housing and property-related qualifications accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
• Everybody CountsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEverybody Counts is listed as a partner, likely in the context of Skills Bootcamps or construction training initiatives.
• HealthvarsityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthvarsity is listed as a partner, likely related to health and social care training provision.
• KnowskillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnowskills is listed as a partner, likely in the context of TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) provision.
• Teesside UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeesside University is listed as a partner, with LCG maintaining a university logo on its partner page, suggesting progression pathways for learners into higher education.
• Language WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanguage Works is listed as a partner, likely related to language and communication skills training.
• Army of NanniesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArmy of Nannies is listed as a partner, likely related to childcare or education and childcare sector training.
• Sabri InvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSabri Invest is listed as a partner on the LCG website.
• European Social Fund (ESF)coreOthersThe European Social Fund co-finances LCG's training provision, particularly at its Construction Academies. ESF funding enables free training for eligible learners across multiple programmes.
• Department for Education (DfE)coreOthersThe DfE controls the adult education budget and distributes government funding for apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, Adult Skills Fund, and Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs. LCG is an approved provider accessing these funding streams.
• Colleges and FE Providers (100+ network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearning Curve Group works with over 100 colleges and further education providers across England, offering full delivery services, curriculum design, capacity building, learning resources, and EdTech solutions. The partnership enables LCG to extend its provision through institutional channels.
• Schools and Academy TrustscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLCG partners with schools and academy trusts to provide curriculum support, alternative provision, careers guidance platforms (LCG Schools), and CPD for teaching and support staff.
• Community Venues and OrganisationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLCG partners with community organisations to deliver qualifications at community venues, adapting training to local service users' needs. This extends reach into populations who may not access traditional college settings.
• Prison and Probation ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLCG offers prison education services across UK prisons, providing vocational qualifications to inmates. Strong foundations in place can significantly improve chances of success in reducing reoffending.
• MPCT (Military Preparation College)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMPCT (Military Preparation College) is operated by LCG subsidiary APCYMRU LIMITED, providing military preparation training at over 40 academies across the UK. MPCT delivers a unique and supportive training environment for young people looking to begin a military career.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Remit Training: UK apprenticeship provider with strong construction trades and professional services delivery, directly overlapping with LCG's Construction Skills Academies and apprenticeship portfolio.
• PeoplePlus: UK training and employability provider delivering government-funded programmes (apprenticeships, welfare-to-work) with comparable reliance on DfE, DWP, and ESF funding streams.
• Hit Training: Specialist apprenticeship provider in hospitality, retail, and adult care, sharing LCG's apprenticeship-led business model and government funding dependency.
• QA (QA Consulting): One of the UK's largest training providers delivering apprenticeships, technical certifications, and digital skills across multiple sectors, with similar reliance on government funding streams (Levy, ASF) and employer partnerships.
• BPP University: Professional education provider offering apprenticeships and qualifications across business, law, and healthcare, with overlapping employer-funded delivery and government-funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Kaplan UK: Vocational and professional training provider operating apprenticeships, accountancy, and FE pathways with similar UK-wide delivery and government funding exposure as LCG.
• Lifetime Training: UK apprenticeship provider focused on health & social care, childcare, and fitness with comparable reliance on Apprenticeship Levy co-investment and adult skills funding.

Emerging players

• Multiverse: Tech-led apprenticeship and professional training platform rapidly scaling in the UK market; competes with LCG particularly in digital, data, and IT apprenticeships but lacks physical academy infrastructure.
• Corndel: Management and digital apprenticeship specialist working with major UK employers; emerging competitor in higher-level professional apprenticeships where LCG is also expanding.

Broad incumbents

• Morson Group: Larger UK recruitment and workforce solutions group with training capability for technical and engineering sectors, providing broader but overlapping training and apprenticeship services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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