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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Derby

CostFREE
Duration50 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Derby. Classes run at DBC Training Derby, with a mix of online study and time at the centre.

The course is fully funded for eligible learners aged 19 or over who are unemployed and not in full-time education. Around 50 hours of study covers foundational business skills and numerical competencies. You'll learn how money moves through a business, how to record transactions, and how to handle everyday business tasks.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Business Skills.

Who this course is for

Our Level 1 Award in Business Skills is a comprehensive qualification designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge necessary for success in business environments. This course covers a range of foundational skills and numerical competencies vital for navigating the world of business effectively.

Entry requirements

  • 19+
  • Unemployed and not in full-time education
  • A British/EU citizen or have lived in the UK for 3 years or more

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how basic business finances work.
  • You'll record simple financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll handle everyday numerical tasks used in business settings.
  • You'll develop core business communication skills.
  • You'll learn how to organise and manage business information.
  • You'll build an understanding of business processes and workplace practices.

How you will learn

The course uses blended learning. You'll complete some study online in your own time and attend sessions at the centre during the day. Learning is tutor-led, so you'll have support throughout. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course, covering both the practical and knowledge elements of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Business administrator, handles records, communications, and office tasks.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Accounts receivable clerk, tracks money owed to a business.
  • Office administrator, manages data and supports business operations.
  • Finance assistant, helps with invoicing, payments, and financial records.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for anyone wanting to develop their AAT award bookkeeping qualification further.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader AAT qualification covering double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to move into a wider office or admin role.
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