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AAT is one of the leading membership organisations for over 120,000 accounting professionals.

Choose from our range of online AAT courses, from beginner to advanced levels, and gain a highly sought-after qualification that employers value.

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What is AAT?

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the UK’s leading professional body that offers skill-based accountancy and finance qualifications.

Regulated by all four UK qualification regulators – Ofqual (England), CCEA (Northern Ireland), SQA (Scotland), and Qualifications Wales – AAT are highly respected internationally.

The AAT Accounting Qualifications are also universally recognised, as they work across the world with around 130,000 members in over 100 countries. They also currently award 80% of all vocational qualifications in accounting.

What AAT courses can you study online?

We offer a full range of AAT courses online, including (but not limited to):

Unsure which AAT course is right for you?

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Why choose Open Study College for your AAT course?

Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading providers of AAT qualifications online. We offer expert tutor support, flexible study options and a learner-first approach that sets us apart. Here's why thousands choose us:

Frequently asked questions

AAT qualifications are internationally recognised and highly respected across the accounting industry, paving the way to a wide range of career opportunities. As an AAT member, you also have the option to progress to advanced qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.

AAT courses will give you all you need to begin your journey into accounting and bookkeeping, teaching you the basic accounting skills and knowledge, from double-entry bookkeeping to computerised accounting.

ACCA courses are aimed at those with some previous qualifications. For example, if you were to start the Applied Knowledge level, you will need to have at least two A Levels and three GCSEs. These courses start at a more advanced level than AAT. You will dive into topics including Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law, and Performance Management, proving that the ACCA coverage is both broad and deep.

AAT courses are designed to suit a range of skill levels. For beginners, you can start with the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting with no prior accounting knowledge. For those with some experience, higher-level qualifications (Level 3 or Level 4) are available.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

  • Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
  • Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

When you enrol on an AAT course with Open Study College, you will receive the following benefits:

  • Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
  • Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
  • Course materials with learning activities.
  • Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
  • A predicted grade on completion of your tutor-marked assignments, if required for your university application.
  • A free CV writing service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
  • A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
  • The option to add your exams (and practical assessments where applicable) to your enrolment, meaning we will book and pay for your exams and assessments on your behalf, giving you one less thing to worry about and allowing you to focus on your studies instead.

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We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.

Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance learning colleges. We provide professionally recognised AAT qualifications that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.

We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists that can help you choose the right accounting qualifications for you.

Over the past 17 years we’ve enrolled over 130,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!

Our education specialists can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options and get you enrolled over the telephone.

As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.

If you’d like to speak to an education specialist about our online accounting, simply complete the form here and you’ll get a call back at the requested time.

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