The professional business services department provides courses for those wishing to retrain or develop their career in the professions of accounting, HR, law, management and IT.
Our highly qualified staff includes practising lawyers, chartered accountants, management and HR professionals.
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We offer a number of training options, either stand-alone or as a suite, either with us or through workplace delivery (subject to numbers).
Please get in touch with us for further information and costs.
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Accounting bursary
The AAT has been changing lives for over 40 years, with their practical accounting qualifications in demand from employers worldwide. Now, they’re offering a unique opportunity to change your life with all your costs covered.
Find out more on the AAT website.
Meet your tutors
Jane Barker
I have previous experience in both the public and private sectors, including senior Human Resources roles and specialist leadership and management roles such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager for the University of Cumbria, Organisational Development and being responsible for payroll. I am a Fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) with over 30 years of experience in human resources, leadership, and management, with post-graduate study in Employment Law, Leadership and Management, Coaching and Mentoring and Human Resources.
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Helen Wheat
I am an IT Lecturer and Assessor with 26 years of experience delivering IT training in Further Education and the workplace. I provide a range of IT courses and have technical and instructional expertise in Microsoft and Apple technologies. One of my specialities is Microsoft Excel, and I deliver programs to beginners and advanced users, demonstrating best practice standards and techniques. Coming from a strong administration background has given me the knowledge and skills to provide IT qualifications to meet the needs of employers and those preparing themselves for employment.
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The Diploma in People Management is suited to people in people management careers, working in a people practice role and wishing to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisations, or those working towards or in a People Practice managerial role.
This is a well-respected professional qualification which is highly valued by employers. It will help you develop the business skills and technical knowledge employers look for in professionals. This qualification can boost your promotion prospects or provide a retraining route for those seeking a career in the people practice industry.
This course builds on the skills that you will have developed in AAT level 3 (or equivalent) and prepare for a career in more senior accounting roles and potentially studying towards the chartered accountancy qualifications.
This course will provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment or promotion in an accounting or finance role. This qualification offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy and finance.
This entry-level industry-recognised bookkeeping qualification will give you the skills to become a bookkeeper. Plus, you'll have the option to move onto the full AAT qualification with exemptions when you finish.
This internationally recognised qualification offers a grounding in the core accounting knowledge and finance skills. It is ideal for those taking their first steps into the industry, those wishing to retrain, and people wanting the theory to underpin some practical experience.
This internationally recognised qualification offers a grounding in the core accounting knowledge and finance skills. It is ideal for those taking their first steps into the industry, those wishing to retrain, and people wanting the theory to underpin some practical experience.
