Thinking about a career in finance but not sure where to start? Want to gain practical accounting skills that open doors to better opportunities?

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting course gives you the solid foundation you need to take your first real step into the world of finance. You can study the course in person in the classroom over 1 academic year or online in the evening with planned lessons via teams and online self-paced learning. Whichever method you chose you will be required to attend college for exams.

On completion of the course, you will have gained foundation knowledge needed to progress into employment or further study.

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Thinking about a future in finance and want the next step that gets you closer?

You can choose to study this diploma face to face in a classroom or using a blended method. You will learn skills needed for a range of financial processes including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping, VAT tax returns and payroll and the preparation of financial statements.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting Studies and work confidently in a range of business and finance roles.

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If English has ever held you back, this is your moment. Join a friendly, part time course built for adults just like you. Our Functional Skills course is designed for adults who want practical skills that make everyday life and work easier. You will develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification is recognised as an equivalent to a GCSE Grade 4 (C).

There are 3 study options, daytime class, evening class or online. The course lasts 17 academic weeks and classes are once a week, plus extra study in your own time.

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Unlock opportunities with stronger maths skills. Whether it’s for work, study, or personal growth, this course opens doors in 17 weeks. You will develop practical maths skills which can be used in everyday life including:

• Calculating with positive and negative.
• Fractions, percentages and ratio.
• Measuring shape and space.
• Statistics and presenting data.

A Level 2 Functional Skills maths qualification is recognised as an equivalent to a GCSE.

The course is delivered in the classroom weekly either during the day or in the evening. We also offer an online class which includes independent learning at home, 1:1 or small groups sessions over teams.

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Runshaw College is an approved Study Centre, offering CIPD qualifications. The CIPD is the professional body for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years, they’ve been championing better work and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development, as well as driving positive change in the world of work. They are the only body in the world that can award Chartered status to individual HR and L&D professionals. CIPD’s aim is to drive sustained Organisational Performance through HR; shaping thinking, leading practice and building capability.

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Want to turn your passion for developing others into a recognised qualification? A CIPD accredited qualification could take your career further. This course is suitable for those who already have Level 3 CIPD certificate, a degree or those who have 3 A-Levels and 2 years HR experience.

Our L5 Associate Diploma in People Management course is 1 year in length and taught via weekly time tabled online sessions however the first class of every unit is on site. Allowing you to benefit from the convenience of learning at home and the value of face to face interaction.

On completion, you will have achieved a nationally recognised CIPD qualification that will one doors to roles such as HR director and Recruitment consultant.

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