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.
How to apply for this course
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Location:
111 Canal Street
Nottingham NG1 7HB |
Date / time:Start: Thursday 14th September 2023 End: Thursday 27th June 2024 Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm |
Fees / reductions:AAT membership fee: On top of the course fees and materials fees, you are required to join the AAT at a cost of £65. The tuition fee you pay will depend on your current qualifications. Please see our Fee Remission page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Fee shown is based on 2022/23. The fees for 2023/24 are yet to be confirmed. Tuition fee: £600 / £1,265 Additional costs:
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Course code: C000385 / Q002192 |
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. |