AAT Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) — Part-time
Course outline
The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills.
AAT is the UK’s leading professional body offering skills-based accountancy and finance qualifications. Their qualifications are practical, internationally recognised and can open doors in any industry across the world.
Students should choose the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting if they’re interested in developing transferable business and personal skills alongside their core accountancy skills. This qualification may also be valuable for those entering the workplace for the first time or for those changing careers who would like additional support in upskilling to enter, or re-enter, a business environment.
A student completing this qualification will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will learn an understanding of accounting software and develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment, all of which are covered by this qualification.
The focus of the programme of study will be:
- The education and training of learners who wish to be employed in a variety of types of accounting related work.
- Developing the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners from an accounting viewpoint.
- To provide opportunities for part-time learners to gain a nationally recognised level 2 vocationally specific qualification.
Units include:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
- Principles of Costing
- The Business Environment
Please note this course is for learners aged 19+ only.
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Location:
Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date / time:Start: Wednesday 11th September 2024 End: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived or reduced for Level 2 Courses depending on your personal circumstances. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page for more information. Tuition fee: £600 Additional costs:
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Course code: C000385 / Q002192 |
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Location:
Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date / time:Start: Friday 13th September 2024 End: Friday 4th July 2025 Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived or reduced for Level 2 Courses depending on your personal circumstances. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page for more information. Tuition fee: £600 Additional costs:
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Course code: C044645 / Q044647 |
Qualification | AAT Certificate in Accounting |
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Level | Level 2 |
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course are:
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Teaching & assessment | The four units are assessed individually through computer-based end-of-unit assessments at the City Hub. This qualification also includes a synoptic assessment that draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across a number of units. |
Progression | The finance, accountancy, business and communication skills developed in the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting can lead to employment as:
You can also progress onto the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. |
Additional information | Students are responsible for registering with the AAT and paying student membership fees directly to them (currently £65). This fee covers the time studying level 3, up to a maximum of 3 years. |