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Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate - Blended Learning

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Overview

Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate - Blended Learning

If you are new to accounting then this Association for Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 qualification will provide you with an excellent introduction to the subject. During this course you will learn the basic accounting principles, gain experience in using accounting software and gain insight into accounting business environments. The course is taught in college, once every other week, and supplemented with access to professional digital content. It is therefore important that you have access to appropriate IT equipment.

Accounting technicians are skilled staff, employed in jobs ranging from clerks to accounts department managers. They are also increasingly required in industry and commerce, so if you have AAT qualifications at any level your career prospects will be extremely good. On successful completion of this course you could also progress on to our Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Course information

Entry requirements

You do not need any qualifications to begin this course, but you must have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, along with an interest in accounting.

Course content

Areas covered:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of bookkeeping Controls
  • Principles of Costing
  • The Business Environment
Qualifications

AAT Certificate in Accounting.

Assessment methods

You will be assessed via computer-based exams.

Further study and career options

Career progression:

Accounting technicians are skilled staff, employed in jobs ranging from clerks to accounts department managers. They are also increasingly required in industry and commerce, so if you have AAT qualifications at any level your career prospects will be extremely good.

Course progression:

On successful completion of this course you could also progress on to our Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Additional information

These professional examinations require a high standard of preparation and considerable commitment if success is to be achieved. In addition to the course fees, you will also be required to purchase set books (around £160) and register with the AAT (Approximately £172). Access to IT equipment is essential.

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Available Courses
Bedford College
Starts: 28/09/2023
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Thursday
Time(s): 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fees: Fee Calculator
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Funding Information

The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable. 

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Unemployed offer

This course could be FREE! You could be eligible for free study if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit. To find out if you are eligible open our Part-time fee flow chart below or call our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.

 

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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.