Enabling Brighter Futures

Personal and professional development for the Royal Artillery, service personnel and the wider defence community.

Leadership & Management

Endorse the extensive management and leadership skills you have gained over your military career.


Life at the RACPD – Enabling Brighter Futures

RACPD is a thriving and successful provider of nationally recognised civilian qualifications to the military and wider Defence community.

We provide outstanding personal and professional development to soldiers, dependants and veterans whether they are in early recruit or trade training, mid-career, undergoing resettlement or developing a second career.  Our aim is to enable better life opportunities for soldiers and their families.

We offer Teacher Training courses, Health & Safety courses, and distance learning courses. We also deliver progression courses and opportunities to help adult learners of all ages achieve and enhance their career aspirations.

Virtual Learning

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Your Future

Discover opportunities available to you during your military career and for the future.

Find Your Regiment

Our Learning Centres create inspiring places for learners to realise their full potential.

The RACPD staff are totally committed to continuous improvement but we can’t do this without your feedback!

RACPD – NEWS

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LATEST: 11 August 2023

Temporary changes to website

You may have noticed that our website looks different, don’t worry this is only temporary whilst we are mid-transition, normal service will resume soon!
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LATEST: 7 March 2024

7 Air Defence complete EX CENTAURS BOREAS

Soldiers from 7 Air Defence Group (7 AD Gp) alongside participants from 12 and 16 Regiments Royal Artillery; recently completed EX CENTAURS BOREAS in Val Thorens. This was a rewarding…
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Contact RACPD


To find out more about what the RACPD can offer you, contact our team. We’d love to hear from you!
Civ: +44 (0) 1980 845 789 | Mil: 94322 5789
RACPD, Royal Artillery Barracks, Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 8QT