Free Level 2 Payroll Course. Study online, at your own pace, from home. This is a self-directed course with assessor support, so you can fit your learning around work and other commitments. You'll need a laptop and internet access. No college visits are required. The course covers computerised payroll processes, including more advanced payroll tasks using Sage Business Cloud. It typically takes 19 weeks to complete. Some prior understanding of payroll functions is helpful before you start. This free payroll course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over who are unemployed, on a low income, or receiving benefits. Fees may apply if you do not meet the eligibility criteria.
Who this course is for
Study this course FREE, with no course fees! If you are unemployed or on a low income and/or receiving benefits you may qualify for a free place on this course. Apply today and our admission team will confirm if you are eligible for a free place, with no obligation. This course is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course with assessor support and guidance. Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must be aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year (31 August). This course is ideal for people who have completed the Sage Business Cloud Computerised Payroll Level 1 qualification or who have some understanding of payroll functions and want to learn how to complete more advanced tasks, such as calculating statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay and pension schemes, and more. Sage has developed this course to give you the most up-to-date skills required by employers. It’s also ideal if you want to run the computerised payroll system for your own business. This will save time and money, particularly if payroll tasks are usually outsourced to an accountant. Eligibility Criteria – this course is FREE if you: are aged 19+ on 31 August prior to starting the course, live in England, not within anon-funded postcode region , have been in the EU for three years for purposes other than study (and able to provide documentation), are not currently enrolled in an apprenticeship, have not completed any part of the course before, are claiming a state benefit and are unemployed and looking for work., are employed and earning under £20,319 before tax per annum in wages (excluding benefits), . For those who do not meet the above criteria, a fee may be payable.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
This course is fully online, so you only need a laptop or pc and access to the internet. There is no need to attend college for any part of the course. This course is ideal for people who have completed the Sage Business Cloud Computerised Payroll Level 1 qualification or who have some understanding of payroll functions and want to learn how to complete more advanced tasks, su. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll process payroll runs using computerised payroll software
You'll set up and maintain employee payroll records
You'll calculate statutory deductions including tax and National Insurance
You'll handle payroll tasks such as starters, leavers, and absence
You'll produce payroll reports and summaries
You'll understand payroll legislation and compliance requirements
How you will learn
This is a fully online, self-directed course. You study independently at your own pace, with support and guidance from an assessor throughout. Assessment is based on coursework and tasks completed online. You do not attend any classes or visit a college. You will need a laptop or PC and a reliable internet connection to access course materials and submit your work.
What you will need to bring
You will need a laptop or PC and access to the internet. No other materials are required. Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Payroll administrator. Process employee pay in a business or bureau.
Payroll officer. Manage payroll runs and statutory reporting.
Accounts assistant. Support a finance team with payroll and bookkeeping.
Finance administrator. Handle payroll and financial records for an organisation.
HR and payroll coordinator. Combine people admin with payroll processing.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Payroll Management. Deepen your payroll knowledge and move into senior or supervisory payroll roles.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Broaden into bookkeeping and accounting alongside your payroll skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Useful if you want to move into a wider finance or office management role.
