Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £765 if you're eligible for co-funding. Contact North Hertfordshire College to check if you're eligible and for the full price.
AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, tuition fees may not apply. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan and financial support may be available. This one-year course covers core accounting skills, business knowledge, and personal skills relevant to accountancy and finance. You'll study topics including technology, ethics, sustainability, and communication alongside practical accounting principles. The course prepares you for junior and entry-level accounting roles.
Who this course is for
This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
Entry requirements
Have a good Standard of English and Maths Laptop/PC is required to complete work on an online VLE
What you will learn
You'll apply core bookkeeping and accounting principles to real financial tasks.
You'll process financial transactions and understand double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll develop knowledge of business and personal skills transferable across sectors.
You'll explore ethics, sustainability, and technology as they apply to accounting.
You'll build the foundation knowledge needed for junior accounting roles.
You'll use an online learning platform alongside classroom study.
How you will learn
You'll attend classes at North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre on a full-time daytime basis. Classroom attendance is fortnightly, with online study through a virtual learning environment between sessions. You'll need a laptop or PC to complete work on the online platform. Assessment is through AAT examinations for each unit of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a laptop or PC to access the online learning platform. North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for a business
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: processing staff wages and related records
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced accounting skills. The provider notes that completing this Level 2 course may make you eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: for those aiming for senior accounting roles or professional membership.
AAT membership and further professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA for those pursuing a long-term career in accountancy.
