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
Lydia Read-Potter
I have worked in accountancy for almost 20 years, gaining experience in both management and financial accounting roles. I own and run BookSmart Accounting, an accountancy practice based in North Lancashire. I speak at industry events like Accountex in London and create and deliver training courses for business owners. Studying the AAT qualification is the perfect start to a successful career in accountancy. The skills and knowledge you will gain are also fantastic for entrepreneurs and business development. There is no better way to understand how and why businesses make a profit and meet their financial and tax obligations.
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Jane Barker
I was employed in the industry in both the public and private sector, 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 responsible for payroll within a medium-sized public sector. I have over 25 years of experience in human resources, leadership, and management, and I have a professional curiosity in coaching, mentoring, and diversity. Moving into teaching more than ten decades ago, I have taught Levels 3, 5 (degree) and 7 (post-graduate) at the University of Cumbria, the University of Central Lancashire, Cambridge University and Oxford University.
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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 Human Resource Management is suited to individuals who are embarking on a career in people management; are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value; are working towards or working in a HR managerial role.
This is a well-respected professional qualification, which is highly valued by employers. It will help you to develop the business skills and technical knowledge that employers look for in HR professionals. This qualification can boost your promotion prospects or provide retraining route for those looking for a career in the HR 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 level 3 course is aimed at those with an existing intermediate knowledge of I.T. and the Microsoft Office suite. You will learn to use the Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint at advanced level whilst working towards gaining the City & Guilds Level 3 IT Users Diploma.
This is an introductory course designed to introduce the learner to Microsoft Excel. The course will provide you with a working understanding of the basic functions and features of Microsoft Excel and teach you to make professional working spreadsheets, displaying data using charts and graphs. You will also learn many tools and techniques which will improve your productivity whilst using Excel.
This is an introductory course designed to introduce the learner to Microsoft Excel. The course will provide you with a working understanding of the basic functions and features of Microsoft Excel and teach you to make professional working spreadsheets, displaying data using charts and graphs. You will also learn many tools and techniques which will improve your productivity whilst using Excel.
This course is designed to introduce those who have a basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel to many of the other tools and techniques that are available. You will spend a very practical day with a qualified Microsoft Expert Master watching demonstrations and then completing tasks to learn the various tools and techniques.
This course is designed to introduce those who have a basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel to many of the other tools and techniques that are available. You will spend a very practical day with a qualified Microsoft Expert Master watching demonstrations and then completing tasks to learn the various tools and techniques.
