I want to study the AAT Accounting Qualification – what should I do first?

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To start, think about how you want to study the AAT Accounting Qualification and make some enquiries with training providers who fit your needs.

Some questions to consider include:

• Do you want to study AAT full-time or part-time?
• Do you want to attend a training provider's classroom sessions, or would you rather study AAT through distance learning?

Use our Find an AAT training provider search tool to find suitable training providers. Training providers will be able to tell you about applicable costs, and other course information.

If you're employed, you should also talk to your employer to see whether they'd be willing to invest in your skills and help with the cost of studying AAT.

If you're not employed, we'd advise investigating whether there are AAT apprenticeship opportunities near you that you could apply for.

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More information/resources

• AAT qualifications and courses

• Find an AAT training provider

• How AAT training helps at work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We5UfokOrjA

• Learn about accountancy apprenticeships at gov.uk

• Learn more about funding for AAT

• AAT member Jeanne Marke-Collier: How an AAT apprenticeship kick-started my career

• AAT career coach: Top tips for landing an apprenticeship