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The fully online CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Development course is ideal for you if you're in a senior L&D or HR position and want to formalise, consolidate and extend your expertise. It's equivalent to a postgraduate degree and is the highest level of study CIPD offers. Once you've completed the course, you'll automatically become an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the largest professional HR & L&D body in the world, and you'll have the opportunity to gain Chartered Membership once you've got the relevant professional experience. Through your Level 7 study, you'll learn how to design and deliver strategic organisational change that will enhance your company's performance. You'll learn how to investigate business issues from an HR perspective, and how to develop managerial skills in business leaders. You'll become an expert at leading, managing and developing people. You'll be able to specialise in one of four areas: talent management, employment relations, reward management, or UK employment law.

The CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Learning & Development is the most comprehensive Intermediate L&D course. It's ideal if you're looking to progress to an L&D management position or formalise and build on your existing L&D management skills. It's also the best way to continue your professional development if you've studied L&D at Foundation level. By studying L&D with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the largest professional HR and Development body in the world, you'll be developing your own skills and career while you learn to do the same for others. The course is real-world focused, giving you skills you'll be able to use at work from day one. You'll learn to understand Learning and Development within the context of the entire organisation, and how to use metrics to build business cases for L&D. You'll be able to manage the L&D function within your company, implement coaching and mentoring for both individuals and groups, and improve the leadership skills of those in senior roles. Once you've completed your course, you'll automatically become an Associate Member of the CIPD.

The CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in Learning & Development is ideal if you're looking to progress to an L&D management position or formalise and build on your existing L&D management skills. It's also the best way to continue your professional development if you've studied L&D at Level 3. By studying L&D with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the largest HR and Development professional body in the world, you'll be developing your skills and career options while you learn to do the same for others. The course is highly practical, giving you skills you'll be able to use at work from day one. You'll learn to understand Learning and Development within the context of the entire organisation, and how to use metrics to build business cases for L&D. You'll be able to take on L&D management roles, and implement coaching and mentoring for both individuals and groups. Once you've completed your course, you'll automatically become an Associate Member of the CIPD.

The AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software is a bite-sized qualification which will give you essential practical skills in using accounting software. It has no entry requirements, and is designed to give you real-world knowledge that you can put to use from day one. It's also a stepping stone to the full AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, the first step to a successful career in accounting and finance. The course is accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), so it’s internationally recognised and sought-after by employers. It's highly flexible, so you can set your own timetable and study at your own pace. You can get started right away with a small deposit, and pay the rest with an interest-free payment plan. Plus, you’ll be supported throughout your studies by your professional AAT tutor, live online classrooms and our excellent student support team.

The combined AAT Advanced Diploma & Professional Diploma in Accounting course allows you to study both levels in one affordable, convenient package. This internationally-recognised online course is perfect if you're already working in accountancy or have completed an AAT Foundation Certificate/Level 2 qualification. It'll allow you to take on senior accounting roles. The AAT Advanced Diploma course will develop your skills in advanced bookkeeping, spreadsheet software, accounts preparation, final accounts for sole trader and partnerships, and management costing techniques. On the AAT Professional Diploma course, you'll learn to draft financial statements for limited companies, recommend strategy for accounting systems, and build and present complex management accounting reports. You'll gain key financial management skills and pick two specialist study areas. Please note that where this course discusses legislation and policy, this will be based on UK law. Once you've passed, you'll automatically become an affiliate AAT member. You'll also be able to achieve internationally-recognised professional MAAT status if you have the right work experience by applying for full membership. The course is accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the UK’s largest professional body for accounting technicians, so it’s internationally recognised and sought-after by employers. It's highly flexible, so you can set your own timetable and study at your own pace. You can get started right away with a small deposit, and pay the rest with an interest-free payment plan. Plus, you’ll be supported throughout your studies by your professional AAT tutor, live online classrooms and our excellent student support team.