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Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course at Croydon Adult Learning and TraininG

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start27 Apr 2027
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course. Study online. This free AAT Award Bookkeeping Course runs over 10 weeks and fits around your existing commitments. You study at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. The course covers basic accounting techniques, how businesses handle sales and purchases, and how organisations operate. You'll also look at contributing effectively in a workplace setting. Entry is by initial assessment, which helps confirm this is the right level for you. Level 1 Award in Business Skills with certificate.

Who this course is for

This is a Level 1 introductory qualification in AAT.

You will learn basic accounting techniques and principles, an understanding of the business environment and how to prepare for the world of work.

It will give students an understanding of:

  • How different organisations operate
  • How to contribute effectively in the workplace
  • How businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents and procedures associated with this.

To be considered for a place on an upcoming course you will need to pass the entry assessments and attend an information & Assessment session to be held at 10am at our Strand House centre on the following date(s):

Thursday 9th April 2026

Please visit the CALAT website for further details regarding how to book your information and assessment session.

Accredited courses are free to those in receipt of certain benefits (dependent also on household income). Please note that due to our funding criteria we can only enrol eligible learners over the age of 19 at the start of the academic year who are permanent residents of a London Borough.

If you have any difficulties or further enquiries - please call 020 8726 6000 ext. 28231 or email [email protected]

Entry requirements

You should be confident using numbers, be able to do simple calculations (with the help of a calculator) and you be fluent when reading and writing English. Other useful strengths include attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills. You must also be confident using a computer and ideally be aware of standard software applications. Entry to this course is by recommendation following an initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn basic accounting techniques and principles used in everyday business.
  • You'll understand how different types of organisations operate.
  • You'll explore how businesses process sales and purchases, including the documents and procedures involved.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to contribute effectively in a workplace.
  • You'll build an understanding of the business environment and what employers expect.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Entry to the course is by recommendation following an initial assessment. The assessment helps confirm the course is the right level for you and allows the course team to plan your learning. You'll need to be confident using a computer and comfortable with standard software applications.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer and be comfortable using standard software. Croydon Adult Learning and TraininG will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and basic records
  • Bookkeeper: recording financial transactions for small businesses
  • Accounts payable clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
  • Accounts receivable clerk: chasing and recording customer payments
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
  • Payroll administrator: entry-level support in payroll processing

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Award, a natural next step is the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. This builds on the bookkeeping foundations you've gained and covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and using accounting software. From there, the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting opens the door to more senior finance roles and further professional study.

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