ELCAS approved provider · No. 14439

Use your Enhanced Learning Credits with Oakwood

At Oakwood Risk and Resilience, we are proud to support members of the Armed Forces community through the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service. As an approved ELCAS Learning Provider, we offer a range of high-quality, practitioner-led courses that are eligible for funding under the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme.

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The ELC contributes 80 percent of the fee on the courses listed below.
Practitioner-led training session delivered by Oakwood Risk and Resilience

What is the ELC Scheme?

The Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme is an initiative designed to promote lifelong learning among serving personnel and veterans of the UK Armed Forces. It provides financial support for approved training and education, helping individuals gain recognised qualifications and develop new skills for life beyond service.

Through ELCAS, eligible learners can access funding to support their professional development, making it easier to transition into civilian careers or progress within their chosen field.

Why train with Oakwood

Choosing Oakwood Risk and Resilience means learning from professionals who have operated in high-pressure, real-world environments. Our training is focused on building capability, not just theoretical knowledge.

Key benefits include

  • ELCAS approved provider status
  • Courses designed and delivered by experienced practitioners
  • Flexible delivery options, including in-person, virtual, and distance learning
  • Nationally recognised and industry-relevant qualifications
  • Direct application to roles in security, resilience, risk, and crisis management

Eligible courses

We offer a growing portfolio of courses aligned to real-world operational risk, resilience, and security challenges. These programmes are designed and delivered by experienced practitioners from policing, military, and corporate backgrounds.

  • Certified Security Risk Manager (CSRM®)
  • Certified Operational Resilience Manager (CORM®)
  • Certified Crisis Management Professional (CCMP®)
  • Level 4 Award in Protective Security
  • SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness
  • Level 4 Certificate in Terrorism Risk Management

Approved course details

The following courses are approved by the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service. Please note that the prices shown apply exclusively to learners using the ELC Scheme.

Certified Security Risk Manager (CSRM®) - SFJ Awards Certification (In-Person)

Provider Name
Oakwood Risk and Resilience
Provider Number
14439
Course Name
Level 5 Certificate for the Security Risk Management Practitioner (Classroom Based Course)
Course Number
603/7220/5
Total Cost Course
£1995
ELC Contribution
£1596
Student Personal Contribution
£399
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Certified Security Risk Manager (CSRM®) - SFJ Awards Certification (Distance Learning)

Provider Name
Oakwood Risk and Resilience
Provider Number
14439
Course Name
Level 5 Certificate for the Security Risk Management Practitioner (Distance Learning)
Course Number
603/7220/5
Total Cost Course
£1800
ELC Contribution
£1440
Student Personal Contribution
£360
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SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness

Provider Name
Oakwood Risk and Resilience
Provider Number
14439
Course Name
Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness
Course Number
610/7028/2
Total Cost Course
£1800
ELC Contribution
£1440
Student Personal Contribution
£360
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Certified Crisis Management Professional (CCMP®) (Distance Learning)

Provider Name
Oakwood Risk and Resilience
Provider Number
14439
Course Name
Level 5 Certificate in Crisis Management - Distance Learning
Course Number
QLS-17402
Total Cost Course
£600
ELC Contribution
£480
Student Personal Contribution
£120
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Certified Operational Resilience Manager (CORM®) (Distance Learning)

Provider Name
Oakwood Risk and Resilience
Provider Number
14439
Course Name
Level 5 Certificate in Operational Resilience - Distance Learning
Course Number
QLS-17124
Total Cost Course
£600
ELC Contribution
£480
Student Personal Contribution
£120
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Level 4 Award in Protective Security

Provider Name
Oakwood Risk and Resilience
Provider Number
14439
Course Name
Level 4 Award in Protective Security
Course Number
QLS-17760
Total Cost Course
£600
ELC Contribution
£480
Student Personal Contribution
£120
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Level 4 Certificate in Terrorism Risk Management

Provider Name
Oakwood Risk and Resilience
Provider Number
14439
Course Name
Level 4 Certificate in Terrorism Risk Management
Course Number
QLS-18056
Total Cost Course
£1200
ELC Contribution
£960
Student Personal Contribution
£240
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Course bundles

To ensure you maximise your ELC, we recommend creating your own course bundles. Here is an example based on a claim limit of £2000.

CSRM® - SFJ Awards Certification (Distance Learning) + CCMP® (Distance Learning) = Total ELC contribution of £1920.

Contact us for more options
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Step by step process

  1. 01

    Register as an ELC Scheme Member

    You must be registered with the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service and have completed the required length of eligible service before submitting a claim.
  2. 02

    Select Your Course

    Contact Oakwood Risk and Resilience to enquire about your chosen course and receive the information required to support your claim (or use the information above).
  3. 03

    Submit Your Claim Application

    Complete your ELC claim via the ELCAS online system.
  4. 04

    Obtain Authorisation

    • If you are still in service, your claim must be approved by an authorised Education Staff member
    • If you have left service, approval must be obtained from your Single Service Representative
  5. 05

    Receive Your Claim Authorisation Note (CAN)

    ELCAS will review your application and, if approved, issue a Claim Authorisation Note (CAN).
  6. 06

    Enrol on Your Course

    Once you receive your CAN, forward it to Oakwood Risk and Resilience to secure your place. Please note, you are required to pay a minimum 20 percent learner contribution.
  7. 07

    Complete Course Evaluation

    After completing your course, you must submit a Course Evaluation Form via the ELCAS Member's Area.

Key funding rules

  • You must complete the required qualifying service before making a claim
  • Claims must be submitted at least 25 working days before the course start date
  • You can submit one claim per financial year (1 April to 31 March)
  • In some cases, claims may be aggregated, subject to eligibility criteria outlined in JSP 822
  • The MOD will fund up to your approved tier, with a minimum 20 percent personal contribution required
  • Retrospective claims are not permitted

Ready to use your Enhanced Learning Credits?