Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Nottingham

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

About this course

Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Nottingham. Classes run at DBC Training Nottingham, blending time in the classroom with online study.

The course covers foundational business skills and numerical competencies used in everyday business settings. You'll study topics such as basic bookkeeping, business documents, and working with numbers. It takes around 50 hours of study in total.

The course is open to adults aged 19 or over who are unemployed and not in full-time education. 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 learn how to record basic financial transactions.
  • You'll understand how to use and interpret common business documents.
  • You'll develop numerical skills used in business calculations.
  • You'll learn how money moves through a business.
  • You'll practise organising and checking financial information.
  • You'll build an understanding of how businesses operate day to day.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions at the centre and online study you can complete in your own time. Teaching is tutor-led, with support throughout. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Nottingham 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.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Business administrator, handles financial and administrative tasks in an office.
  • Accounts receivable clerk, manages incoming payments and invoices.
  • Finance assistant, helps with budgets, records, and financial reporting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 AAT Award in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for anyone wanting to go deeper into bookkeeping and accounts.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification covering double-entry bookkeeping and financial statements.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to combine finance skills with wider office and admin knowledge.

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