AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting AAT Level 2 is the first level of qualification for people with limited or no accounts knowledge. This Foundation Certificate in accounting training equips you for an entry-level role in an Accounting or Finance department. Moreover, this AAT course also lays the groundwork for a promising future in the accounting profession. By the end of the course, you will have a greater understanding and skills of manual and computerised accounts and how to use them in a 'real business world' setting. You'll be awarded AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), once you pass all the exams and skill tests. The AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers the following areas: Bookkeeping Transactions Bookkeeping Controls Elements of Cost Work Effectively in Finance Using Accounting Software (i.e SAGE)
AAT Training: Why Study AAT? Want a new direction for your career? Think Accountancy, according to statistics, the average salary for Accountants is £50,000, it is the sector where the employ-ability rate is higher than any other sector. Whether you're a school leaver, already employed or simply looking for a career change a career in accountancy could be a real option for you. What is AAT? The AAT is an internationally recognised accounting qualification and over 100,000 people are currently benefiting from gaining an AAT qualification and full AAT membership. Gaining the qualification will help you support yourself throughout your accountancy career. What are the benefits after I finish AAT Courses? A newly qualified AAT member can expect to earn an average of £21,600. Moreover, the AAT member will have been earning throughout their training and will have avoided student debt. Accounting technicians work at all levels of finance and accounting, depending on the level of their career. Some accounting technicians work as accounts clerks, others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well-known companies. Some go to work as a self-employed accountant as AAT allows the student to become Accredited. Professional or Industry specific qualification. AAT Qualification AAT provides a range of accounting and bookkeeping qualification. If you prefer to pursue your career as an accountant you may choose to go for the AAT Accounting qualification. However, if you prefer to build your career as a bookkeeper, you may choose to go for the AAT Bookkeeping qualification. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider with centres in London, Watford, Birmingham and various other locations. By taking the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification with our Institute, you will make one of the greatest decision of your career. AAT Accounting Courses First of all, the AAT qualification consists of four progressive qualification levels (1, 2, 3 & 4) which will cover the key areas of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Report Writing. Although, you can start from Level 1, you may start from Level 2 if you have basic math and numeracy skills. In order to complete the full AAT Accounting qualification and gain full membership of the AAT, you will need to complete Level 3 and Level 4. Level 2 is recommended as an entry-level if you have no experience or knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. The AAT qualification for accounting is broken down into three levels: AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting (5 Papers/Subjects) AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Finally AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Hence, the AAT Accounting Qualification gives you practical, internationally recognised finance and accountancy skills that can open doors for you in any industry across the world. Finally, AAT offers a range of benefits for student members (including study support, career advice to help find the perfect job and exclusive discounts), as well as a route to progress into chartered accountancy. Moreover, if you choose to further your studies with any of the leading chartered accountancy professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA etc. your AAT qualification could make you eligible for generous exemptions.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introduction to database security course for intermediate skilled team members. Attendees might include DBAs, system administrators, developers and other enterprise team members. Ideally, students should have approximately 6 months to a year of database working knowledge. Overview Students who attend Securing Databases will leave the course armed with the skills required to recognize actual and potential database vulnerabilities, implement defenses for those vulnerabilities, and test those defenses for sufficiency. This course introduces students to the most common security vulnerabilities faced by databases today. Each vulnerability is examined from a database perspective through a process of describing the threat and attack mechanisms, recognizing associated vulnerabilities, and, finally, designing, implementing, and testing effective defenses. Multiple practical demonstrations reinforce these concepts with real vulnerabilities and attacks. Students will learn how to design and implement the layered defenses they will need in defending their own databases. Securing Databases is an essential training course for DBAs and developers who need to produce secure database applications and manage secure databases. Data, databases, and related resources are at the heart of most IT infrastructures. These assets can have high value from a business, regulatory, and liability perspective, and must be protected accordingly. This course showcases demonstrations on how to repeatedly attack and then defend various assets associated with a fully functional database. This approach illustrates the mechanics of how to secure databases in the most practical of terms. Security experts agree that the least effective approach to security is 'penetrate and patch'. It is far more effective to 'bake' security into an application throughout its lifecycle. After spending significant time trying to defend a poorly designed (from a security perspective) database application, students will learn how to build secure their databases and applications, starting at project inception. Securing Databases Foundation Why Hunt for Security Defects? Fingerprinting Databases Principles of Information Security Database Security Vulnerabilities Database Security Concerns Vulnerabilities Cryptography Overview Database Security Database Security What Next? Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) SDL Process Overview Taking Action Now Asset Analysis Design Review Making Application Security Real
Effective communication in the workplace is part and parcel of our daily lives, but not everyone is a natural. Do you find it tough standing up in front of people? Does the thought of engaging with audiences in any setting fill you with anxiety? Is doing a remote video message to colleagues on Zoom or Teams a tough call? Do you do it regularly but need some professional guidance on whether it’s working? At CoComms we can improve every aspect of your performance and offer a range of tips and techniques to help manage these environments and keep your audience engaged and interested. Public Speaking and Presentation Training In a professional setting it’s vital to come across as dynamic, trustworthy, credible and real. You want people to trust you and in turn get behind your vision or plan or proposal. If you can achieve this you can improve your confidence, your engagement and your prospects. Our training is designed to hone your presentation skills so whether you are pitching for work, taking colleagues through change or speaking to a new audience, you can do it with a clarity and confidence that makes your messages clear and insightful. The training includes: Perfecting your slides Working to produce a clean, easy to navigate slide deck that give logic and flow to your presentation. Developing your storytelling We use our journalistic techniques to show you how to build a story to keep your audience engaged with a well-structured and entertaining presentation. Calls to Action Make sure it is clear what you want to achieve and what you want from your audience. Rehearse and Review We film and then playback a range of practical presentation exercises so we can review your performance and work to make any improvements. Conference and Panel Training The audience at a conference may be a captive one, but that doesn’t mean they are always listening and engaging with what you have to say. We can make sure your keynote speech or panel contribution is memorable, appreciated by your audience and beneficial to your business. Our training looks at preparing for and delivering a speech from start to finish and includes: Defining your big ideas What is it you want to say and what do you want your audience to remember? Develop your narrative and script How can you get across your message using storytelling. Choosing the right language How vibrant and energised language can make the difference in your speech. The tips and tricks to make sure your speech is memorable How vocabulary and delivery techniques ensure your words are heard. Controlling the message How to deal with unhelpful questions and return to the main aspects of your story. Stakeholder Communication Training Engaging effectively with stakeholders with clarity and confidence can make all the difference to your relationships. A successful “town hall” meeting can win over your sceptics, convince those who are unsure and build a common goal between your business and stakeholders. Our stakeholder communication training prepares you for these vital meetings and includes: Focusing the meeting We look at how to control the meeting so the important business is covered and how to prepare for any questions or comments you may receive. Keep control of the conversation We teach you conversational techniques to focus on the main points without being too assertive or dismissive. Rehearse and Review We use video and practical role-play exercises to assess your performance and look for ways to improve. Breaking down the information We look at how to present facts and figures without overwhelming (or boring!) your audience. Our techniques will help you narrate the message in a clear and comprehensive way. Making an impact Using our journalistic experience we will work with you to develop your presentation skills to make the biggest impact and demonstrate credibility and authority. Video Calls for Business The world has changed. Now is the time to ensure your business is changing too. Many in-person meetings, conferences, networking events and clients hosting are, for now, a thing of the past. These face-to-face interactions have been replaced by video calls, webinars and online events. So, how do you develop contacts, maintain relationships and manage your team in this new virtual world? How do you look and sound confident, be heard, and build trust and credibility through a computer screen? At CoComms, we are online communications experts and our years of experience in broadcasting mean we understand how to engage a virtual audience. Interactive and practical training We work with you through a variety of scenarios to analyse your performance on video calls. Feedback on your performance We offer supportive, positive feedback and share our tried and tested techniques so you can improve. Make Video Calls work for you Through our training you will become more confident, more productive and more dynamic on video calls. Contact us If you have a query regarding any of our services or would like to book a consultation for free initial advice and guidance please get in touch
Any team member with Customer interaction (including internal) are the 'Ambassadors' of the company/organisation. If they project positive professionalism - they win others' confidence. If they appear or sound like they are in any way indifferent or unprofessional - they will cost sales and lose clients/customers. With this 2 day Training course, that will be tailored to your company/organisation, each person attending will upgrade their professional standards in people skills, telephone manner and email etiquette. No training in this area may well be a false economy as there is a much greater risk of disenfranchised customers and team members - and probably increases your competitors to win business at your expense. Professional customer care is all too frequently regarded as a token issue in most induction sessions for employees. Surprisingly it is very rarely considered as a key priority, despite being essential for ensuring customer commitment is secure and supplier/partnerships are robust. Excellent customer care is paramount in our ever increasingly competitive market and making customers feel valued and looked after is often a differentiator. This 2-day course will help you understand your customers and the vital importance of customer care in any organisation. You will gain the tools and techniques to apply your learning directly back into the workplace and deliver excellent customer care. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Professional Customer Care course is comprised of four modules, covering the following: Module One What is Excellent Customer Care? Internal versus external customers Why customer care is important Meeting customer expectations Module Two Making a Personal Difference How do you measure customer care? Making a difference Taking ownership Positive mental attitude Displaying professionalism both face-to-face and over the telephone Using positive language Module Three Gathering Information and Offering Solutions Asking the right questions Active listening skills Summarising and clarifying skills Module Four Dealing with Difficult Situations How to give a 'service' no Demonstrating empathy Assertiveness techniques Handling a complaint Problem solving Saying 'sorry' Making realistic promises and keeping them Real Play Scenarios with a Professional Actor (Optional Extra) This programme benefits significantly from our innovative training feature: Real Play. Using a professional actor who performs role plays as different customer characters in carefully devised situations, the delegates have the opportunity to 'pause' the role play to coach and control their character to improve their skill sets and practice the theory delivered. These scenarios can deal with difficult situations and enacting options to ensure good customer relations are intact. The outcome of the scenario is the responsibility of the delegates, not the trainer and actor. The actor will remain in character throughout the de-brief in order to bring to life the impact and possible next steps. Objectives By the end of the course participants will be able to Adopt a professional telephone manner Communicate assertively by taking control and directing the conversation Deliver information positively by offering options and alternatives Develop a range of versatile behaviours to use when dealing with difficult situations by: Listening actively Using empathy Gathering relevant information through effective questioning Finding solutions to concerns/problems quickly and efficiently Speaking positively and assertively What Is The Benefit? For individuals this course will increase confidence and ability to deal with customers in all situations, which will in turn create customer loyalty and raise their profile. For an employer, ensuring that all customer facing employees are demonstrating excellent customer care instils confidence in the customers and promotes a positive image of the company. In-House Courses Every single team member or employee that has a role which involves engaging with a customer, client and/or a key partner/supplier has a responsibility for projecting a positive image of the organisation which they represent. That may sound obvious, but how many hundreds of experiences have you had as a customer where you were treated with indifference and a distinct lack of professionalism by the receptionist, the retail assistant, the tele-agent, the delivery person, the credit controller or the departmental manager of the operation that you were dealing with? Far too many to count? This is because professional customer care is regarded as a token issue in most induction sessions for employees - and it is very rarely considered as a key priority to ensure customer commitment is secure and supplier/partnerships are robust. Yet the hugely expensive churn in customer/client commitments and staff is enormously expensive and immensely disruptive to any organisation. The Importance of Customers and Clients Every client/customer engaging person needs to recognise that it is ultimately the client or customer that pays their wages. If they gain a basic understanding of the clients' motivations and behaviours, coupled with some core skills in how to care for them, they will attain the status of 'professional'. This will very quickly translate into increased revenues, retained loyalty, high commitment and far greater security for all parties. The foundation has to be based on the authentic commitment to both the customer and also to the organisation they work for. Disenfranchisement readily curdles into sloppy behaviours cloaked in unprofessional attitudes and demeanours; plenty there to repel the most loyal of customers. If your company or organisation relies on repeat business and retaining the confidence and commitment of your clients, then all of your team members - perhaps including managers who set the example and have the biggest influence on the where the needle points to in relation to professionalism - need to be trained on the core basics of professional customer care. Customer Care Programmes from Dickson Training Ltd We are delighted to boast about the many successes we have had in providing effective and long lasting improvements for many clients, where awards have been won and, more importantly, talent has been retained because their clients and customers keep on coming back. Professional customer care extends to suppliers and partners that you value and need to get the best service and rates from, as well as any 'internal clients' such as other departments where you need to rely on their support and collaboration in order to achieve your goals. It is amazing what effective professional customer care training can do for any organisation. Without it your organisation may be vulnerable, with it you are much more likely to see increased performances and much greater security and growth. Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.
What you'll learn Learn the fundamentals of digital marketing and e-commerce to gain the skills needed to land an entry-level job Attract and engage customers through digital marketing channels like search and email Measure marketing performance through analytics and present insights Build e-commerce stores, analyze online performance, and grow customer loyalty
Payroll Courses Online: What is Payroll? Payroll is a very important function for any businesses that pay their employees wages or salaries through PAYE Scheme. Through the payroll, function businesses calculate the correct amount Tax and NI to pay wages and salaries accurately. The payroll function is responsible for providing payslips and other documents to employees and reporting correctly to managers and HMRC. Sage Payroll Courses Starting our Sage Payroll courses will enhance your career potentials and give you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in Payroll. Payroll is a vital role within any organisation. A career in payroll means specialising in a niche field with excellent progression opportunities. Changes in Payroll Are you up to date with the latest RTI (Real Time Information) regulations introduced by HMRC? It's essential that companies comply with the changes. Payroll Jobs Available Payroll Manager Senior Payroll Administrator Payroll Adviser And many more... Professional or Industry specific qualification Our Sage Payroll Courses Sage Payroll Training Level 1 Sage Payroll Training Level 2 Sage Payroll Training Level 3 Sage Payroll Training - Fast Track (Level 1-3) Total Sage Training (Sage 50 Accounts + Payroll)
Payroll Training Courses: What is Payroll? Payroll is a very important function for any businesses that pay their employees wages or salaries through PAYE Scheme. Through the payroll, function businesses calculate the correct amount Tax and NI to pay wages and salaries accurately. The payroll function is responsible for providing payslips and other documents to employees and reporting correctly to managers and HMRC. Sage Payroll Courses Starting our Sage Payroll courses will enhance your career potentials and give you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in Payroll. Payroll is a vital role within any organisation. A career in payroll means specialising in a niche field with excellent progression opportunities. Changes in Payroll Are you up to date with the latest RTI (Real Time Information) regulations introduced by HMRC? It's essential that companies comply with the changes. Payroll Jobs Available Payroll Manager Senior Payroll Administrator Payroll Adviser And many more... Professional or Industry specific qualification Our Sage Payroll Courses Sage Payroll Training Level 1 Sage Payroll Training Level 2 Sage Payroll Training Level 3 Sage Payroll Training - Fast Track (Level 1-3) Total Sage Training (Sage 50 Accounts + Payroll)
Payroll Courses: What is Payroll? Payroll is a very important function for any businesses that pay their employees wages or salaries through PAYE Scheme. Through the payroll, function businesses calculate the correct amount Tax and NI to pay wages and salaries accurately. The payroll function is responsible for providing payslips and other documents to employees and reporting correctly to managers and HMRC. Sage Payroll Courses Starting our Sage Payroll courses will enhance your career potentials and give you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in Payroll. Payroll is a vital role within any organisation. A career in payroll means specialising in a niche field with excellent progression opportunities. Changes in Payroll Are you up to date with the latest RTI (Real Time Information) regulations introduced by HMRC? It's essential that companies comply with the changes. Payroll Jobs Available Payroll Manager Senior Payroll Administrator Payroll Adviser And many more... Professional or Industry specific qualification Our Sage Payroll Courses: Sage Payroll Training Level 1 Sage Payroll Training Level 2 Sage Payroll Training Level 3 Sage Payroll Training - Fast Track (Level 1-3) Total Sage Training (Sage 50 Accounts + Payroll)