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Level 1 Payroll Course Online – York Learning

Cost£425.00
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Payroll Course. Study online at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. All materials and activities are provided online, so you can fit your learning around your schedule. The course runs over 14 weeks and covers computerised payroll from scratch, with no previous experience needed. You will need a laptop with a suitable processor, memory, and disk space to access the course materials. It is open to learners in the York and North Yorkshire area.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone with an interest in computerised payroll with no previous experience. All course materials and activities are provided online as a self-study course. you will need a laptop to access them. Mimimum hardware Processor speed 2Ghz processor or higher.RAM (memory) 2 gigabytes (GB) or 4GB RAM if running a 64-bit operating system. Free disk space 5GB of free disk space.Screen resolution Between 1024 x 768 and 1920 x 1080 - this applies to 4k and hi-res monitors. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 or higher. This is included with the Sage 50 Accounts installer and is installed along with the software if .NET 4.6 or higher isn't already installed. Network users only 1Gbps network speed (100 Mbps minimum Can lead to entry level jobs working in payroll roles or to further study at Level Two).

Entry requirements

This course is funded for learners in the York and North Yorkshire area. If you live outside of this area, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set up and process payroll using computerised software.
  • You'll understand how to calculate employee pay, tax, and National Insurance.
  • You'll learn how to manage payroll records accurately.
  • You'll understand payroll legislation and employer responsibilities.
  • You'll practise producing payslips and payroll reports.

How you will learn

All learning is delivered online through self-study materials and activities. You work through the course at your own pace over 14 weeks. Assessment is based on the tasks and activities completed online throughout the course. You will need a laptop that meets the minimum hardware requirements to access the materials.

What you will need to bring

You will need a laptop with a processor speed of 2GHz or higher, at least 2GB of RAM (4GB if running a 64-bit operating system), 5GB of free disk space, a screen resolution between 1024x768 and 1920x1080, and Microsoft .NET installed. York Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator: process employee pay and deductions for a business.
  • Payroll assistant: support a payroll team with day-to-day processing tasks.
  • Accounts assistant: handle financial records including payroll within a finance team.
  • Bookkeeper: manage financial records, including wages and payroll entries.
  • Finance administrator: support finance departments with payroll and data entry.

What you could study next

After completing this level 1 payroll qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Payroll to deepen your skills. From there, a Level 3 qualification in payroll or accounting, such as an AAT qualification, would open doors to more senior finance and payroll roles. Many employers look for candidates who hold a recognised payroll certificate at Level 2 or above.

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