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AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting

The purpose of the AAT Certificate in accountancy is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy or finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. The programme will be delivered using a blended approach. Dedicated master classes per unit with on line learning and support. All exams are computer based and marked by AAT.

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Certification:

SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Flexible learning Yr1
  • Flexible learning Yr2

Location:

  • Virtual Campus

Start Date:

04 Feb 2026

Duration:

  • 1 Year
  • Flexible Learning

What qualifications will I gain?

  • In undertaking this course you will cover a broad range of core accounting skills, as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.

What will I learn on the course?

This qualification consists of 4 units of study:

  • 1 - Introduction to bookkeeping
  • 2 - Principles of bookkeeping controls
  • 3 - Principles of costing
  • 4 - The business environment

Application Information

What further course options are available?

  • AAT level 3 (7) diploma in accounting.
  • HNC Accounting.

How will this help my career?

  • Career Opportunities
  • Accounts Administrator
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Trainee Accounting Technician
  • Trainee Finance Assistant