AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2 (Online) Adult Employer Training

Course information

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills.

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. The qualification offers a broader focus across several subject areas which enhances employability.

What You Will Learn

Unit 1: Introduction to bookkeeping
Unit 2: Principles of bookkeeping controls
Unit 3: Principles of Costing
Unit 4: Business Environment

Entry Requirements

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year and will need to have the right to study in the UK and been a resident for a minimum of 3 years.

Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee.

Please enquire if you are at all unsure as to your suitability the course manager will be happy to discuss the course and its content with you.

Although we welcome applications from Cornwall and other non-devolved areas of the UK, learners MUST attend either our Camborne or St Austell campus in person to sit their exams with an invigilator present.

Assessment

• Students must successfully achieve the three mandatory unit assessments and one synoptic assessment to achieve this qualification. The proportion of this qualification assessed by externally marked assessment is 100%. All assessments in this qualification are set and marked by AAT. AAT’s feedback service provides a summary of students’ performance in each assessment.

• All exams are held at either our St Austell or Camborne Campus sites.

Although we welcome applications from Cornwall and other non-devolved areas of the UK, learners MUST attend either our Camborne or St Austell campus in person to sit their exams with an invigilator present.

Progression

• The highest level of qualification we offer within the department is The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. The Cornwall College Group encourage learners to follow the progression pathway onto the Level 3 Diploma, followed by the Higher Level 4 Diploma.

• The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Online

Online

Study from anywhere with the flexibility and convenience of our online courses. Access high-quality learning materials and interactive sessions through our user-friendly online platform, designed to bring education directly to you. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, you’ll enjoy a seamless learning experience supported by expert tutors and engaging resources. Discover a world of opportunity and achieve your goals on your schedule, with the freedom to learn in a way that suits your lifestyle.

Course Code 13074-STA-25, 13074-STA-26

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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Online Learning for Adults: Funded Courses and AAT Pathways

• 7 Jan 2026