The purchase reunites CPL Training with CPL Online, which became part of CGA in March 2018.
Phil Tate, group chief executive of CGA, said: “From the moment we bought CPL Online, there was a compelling logic to maximise the opportunity by then acquiring CPL Training. Of course, the time had to be right for both parties. And I am delighted that that time is now.
“We now map and measure the hospitality and consumer retail market and support clients even better with training and development, licensing, human resources and retention. This acquisition demonstrates CGA’s commitment to driving growth and innovation while supporting one of the most vital parts of the out-of-home industry: its people.”
CPL Training Group is one of the largest providers of personal licence training in the UK. The company employs 31 people and trains over 20,000 individuals across the UK.
Daniel Davies, founder of CPL Training Group and CEO of Rockpoint Leisure, said: “It’s been over 28 years since I started the business which developed into the CPL Training we see today. It has been fantastic to establish and grow such a successful brand and I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside some brilliant people along the way, many of which are still with the business today.
“To build on the legacy we established and continue its successful growth. CGA is the right party to do so and I look forward to seeing both CPL Training and CPL Online reunited. I would like to thank all the great clients, supporters, partners and friends I have worked with over the years. With your support, we have been able to build a great business and change the face of training and development within our sector.”