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The professional working world has changed more rapidly than could have been envisaged at the time of the introduction of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. With more people working from home post-Covid and the ever increasing risk of cyber-attacks, this short course is aimed at taking stock of current practice and risk, as well as considering ICO enforcement action and the implications of hybrid working. It is also a great recap on the rules as they stand and what you need to know to comply. The course will cover: UK GDPR - A timely reminder of the rules ICO enforcement action and what we can learn Data Protection Impact Assessments - when and how to do them Hybrid working and UK GDPR Managing cyber attacks from a UK GDPR perspective Target Audience The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Matthew Howgate, Consultant, DG Legal Matt is a non-practising solicitor who has considerable experience in regulatory issues and advising on complex issues of compliance and ethics. He is also an expert in data protection, UK GDPR and on the civil legal aid scheme. Matthew is a lead trainer on and co-developed the LAPG Certificate in Practice Management (a training programme for legal managers and law firm owners) as well as regularly providing training on legal aid Supervision, costs maximisation, data protection and security and on general SRA compliance.

The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is to prepare you to enter the specific sector of education and training as a vocational assessor. All the units in this qualification relate directly to the specific job role of vocational assessor. The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a vocational assessor. This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 years or older and will support you to gain employment as a vocational assessor, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. This is a practical-based qualification intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment, and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (i.e. workshop, classroom or other training environment). Entry onto this qualification will require you to have full competence in the vocational subject area that you will be assessing and you will need access to a cohort of learners, so that you can gather evidence of real assessments. This qualification includes units covering the principles and practices of assessment, assessing learners' occupational competence in the work place and assessing vocational skills, and knowledge and understanding of education and training. This qualification is the only Level 3 certificate offered by VTCT in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study.  Course Overview This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT). Learn enhanced skills and expertise in bookkeeping activities, critical for the smooth and efficient running of all finance departments. The jobs it can lead to: • Professional bookkeeper • Senior bookkeeper • Accounts manager • Ledger manager Entry requirements Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements: This unit provides students with the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements for financial position for sole traders and partnerships, using a trial balance. Students will gain the double-entry bookkeeping skills needed to record financial transactions into an organisation’s accounts using a manual bookkeeping system. Learning outcomes: • Understand the accounting principles underlaying final accounts preparation. • Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping. • Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets. • Prepare and record depreciation calculations. • Record period end adjustments. • Produce and extend the trial balance. • Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships. • Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios. • Prepare accounting records from incomplete information Tax Processes for Businesses: This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and is designed to develop students’ skills in understanding, preparing and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue & Customs. The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to keep businesses, employers and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll. Learning outcomes: • Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT. • Calculate VAT. • Review and verify VAT returns. • Understand principals of payroll. • Report information within the organisation.

Leading Internal Quality Assurance; Leading IQA

Here’s your starting point to a rewarding and successful career in compliance! Learn the ins and outs of compliance for the financial services industry with LGCA and become a certified professional member of the fastest growing GRC association out there. Every organization faces a myriad of risks that can threaten its operations, reputation, and bottom line. A robust, effective compliance program can make the difference between companies that successfully navigate those risks, and those that become cautionary tales. Faced with increasingly regulated environment, this programme offers insight into good compliance practices and the skills to lead effective compliance programmes that supports ethical conduct and commitment to compliance. Study method Online, self-paced Duration 25 hours Access to content 360 days Certification Certificate in Compliance Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Description This certificate programme will introduce the essential elements of effective organizational compliance by exploring the concepts, considerations, and strategies for assessing risks and managing the compliance function. You will learn the fundamental principles of effective compliance, the components of an effective compliance program and their applications. In addition, you will explore the foundational principles of compliance: what are the sources of compliance requirements; where are the requirements found; what behavior satisfies “compliance;” and how do compliance personnel motivate compliant behavior throughout their organization. Expected Learning Outcomes By acquiring the Certificate, participants are expected to be able to: • Comprehend and maintain awareness of compliance requirements • Organise and monitor the operation of compliance management system • Implement processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements • Provide education and training on compliance requirements and systems • Promote and liaise on compliance requirements, systems and related issues • Promote compliance with a sound understanding of the requisite legislation • Show leadership in the workplace • Identify risk and apply risk management processes • Manage projects • Undertake compliance audits Certificate Content Compliance • Compliance Programs • Compliance Perspectives • Why do we Need Compliance? International Regulatory Landscape • Key Elements • Principle based Vs Rules Based Approach • Market Forces • Regulation and Practice Compliance in Practice • The role of the Compliance department • The role of the Compliance Officer • The role of the Board • Key compliance activities and processes • Key compliance relationships Ethics, Compliance and Governance Perspectives • Ethics • Compliance • Governance Other Key Compliance Areas • Anti-money laundering • Financial crime prevention • Managing risk • Enforcement Certificate Format • Register at any time for this online, open certificate • Study in your own time and at your own pace (you have up to 3 months to complete the certificate) • Assessed by online multiple-choice exam Exam Format • Type: Multiple choice, closed book online exam • Duration: Two hours • Pass mark: 70% • Number of questions: 100 What is included • 25 hours of self-paced online interactive learning including analysis of 4 practical case studies • 1-year free AGRC membership • Practice Questions • Online Exam and AGRC Certificate Who is this course for? Staff working in or aspiring to work in the compliance area New graduates from any discipline Staff involved in risk functions and internal or external audit Those wanting to build a career in compliance in the fields of: Banking – Insurance – Other financial services Requirements No previous knowledge or experience is required though it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and sound educational background. Career path Compliance Officer, Head of Compliance, Compliance Director

Boost your customer service, administrative, and back-office skills by getting certified in KYC and CDD by AGRC! This certificate will provide you with the tools and knowledge required to become an invaluable member of any institution’s client onboarding and customer retention process. A key concern and significant risk for financial institutions remain the possibility of unknowingly becoming complicit in money laundering actions, where illegitimate money is moved into legitimate institutions. In order to mitigate such risk, FIs have strengthened their internal control systems by increasingly making use of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements, as part of their anti-money laundering (AML) strategies. Study method Distance learning, self-paced Duration 25 hours Access to content 360 days Certification Certificate in Know Your Customer & Customer Due Diligence Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Description About the Certificate KYC/CDD is a critical element for effectively managing the risks posed by potential clients (thus protecting the organization against criminals, terrorists, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) who might present a higher risk) and possible dubious actions by existing customers that need to be regularly reassessed. This certificate course provides essential knowledge for KYC and CDD procedures which are key tools in assessing customer risk and a legal requirement to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) laws. Effective KYC/CDD involves knowing a customer’s identity and their financial activities, ongoing monitoring of business activities, and identifying and mitigating the AML/CFT risk a business relationship may pose on the regulated entity. Expected Learning Outcomes • Understand the importance of adopting effective KYC/CDD policies and procedures in a regulated entity • Review international guidance on the essential elements of KYC standards and the applicable regulatory framework • Have the ability to establish and maintain a solid KYC/CDD programme • Successfully assess the different levels of KYC/CDD that can be applied by an entity • Efficiently deal with higher risk situations and cases in an effective manner • Have a practical perspective on the adverse effects that can result from lack of efficient KYC/CDD procedures Topics covered • An introduction to KYC/Customer Due Diligence (CDD) • The value of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) • CDD: Establishing and maintaining a strong CDD programme • CDD in higher risk situations and record keeping requirements • AML Case Studies Format • Register at any time for this online, open Certificate • Study in your own time and at your own pace (you have up to 3 months to complete) • Assessed by online multiple-choice exam What is included • 25 hours of self-paced online interactive learning including analysis of 7 practical case studies • 1-year free AGRC membership • Online Exam and AGRC Certificate Who is this course for? This course is addressed to all individuals who practice KYC, CDD as well as Anti-Money Laundering such as Compliance/AML Managers in Banks, Investment Firms, Investment Funds, Trust Service Corporate Providers and Lawyers. Requirements No previous knowledge or experience is required though it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and sound educational background Career path Head of Back Office, Head of Customer Support, Compliance Assistant, Compliance Officer, AML Officer, MLRO.

Duco Digital Training's BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis has been designed to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of business analysis concepts, principles and techniques for roles such as business a analyst.

This course leads to the Mediterm Advanced Certificate in Medical Terminology (Level 3), the highest qualification in Medical Terminology, and can be studied flexibly over 20 weeks

The BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence teaches the general principles of Artificial Intelligence, an introduction to Machine Learning and understand it's potential implications and capabilities. You will learn about human and artificial intelligence, the machine learning process, the different types of agents, the types of machine learning, the benefits, challenges and risks of a machine learning project, ethics in AI and the future of humans and machines in work. This is a great course for any person or organisation who needs to gain familiarity about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning before they commence a project; helping ensure the project approach is correct and avoid the common and costly pitfalls of technology projects.

This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Course Overview This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will also learn about accountancy related business and personal skills and be introduced to the four key themes embedded in the qualification: ethics, technology, communications and sustainability. The jobs it can lead to: • Account administrator • Accounts assistant • Accounts payable clerk • Purchase/sales ledger clerk • Trainee accounting technician • Trainee finance assistant Entry requirements: Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Introduction to Bookkeeping: This unit provides students with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. Students will learn the basic principles that underpin double-entry bookkeeping systems. Learning outcomes: • Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems. • Process customer transactions. • Process supplier transactions. • Process receipts and payments. • Process transactions into the ledger accounts. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls: This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals and reconciliations. Students will develop the ability to prepare the value added tax (VAT) control accounts as well as the receivables and payables ledger accounts. They’ll use the journal to record a variety of transactions, including the correction errors. Students will be able to redraft the initial trial balance, following adjustments. Learning outcomes: • Use control accounts. • Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book. • Use the journal. • Produce trial balances. Principles of Costing: This unit gives students an introduction to the principles of basic costing and builds a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required for more complex costing and management accounting tasks. Students will learn the importance of the costing system as a source of information that allows management to plan, make decisions and control costs. Learning outcomes: • Understand the cost recording system within an organisation. • Use cost recording techniques. • Provide information on actual and budgeted cost and income. • Use tools and techniques to support cost calculations. The Business Environment: This unit provides knowledge and understanding of key business concepts and their practical application in the external and internal environment in which students will work. Students will gain an understanding of the legal system and principles of contract law and an appreciation of the legal implications of setting up a business and the consequences this may have. This unit will also give an understanding of how organisations are structured and where the finance function fits. Learning outcomes: • Understand the principles of contract law. • Understand the external business environment. • Understand the key principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and sustainability. • Understand the impact of setting up different types of business entity. • Understand the finance function within an organisation. • Produce work in appropriate formats and communicate effectively. • Understand the importance of information to business operations. DURATION 170-190 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate