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Training Link anyone?

Hello,
I am thinking about taking some courses (either bookkeeping or accounting... still looking into it all) and OU is one option but it is quite pricey so I am looking into other distance learning options as well.
I wasn't sure how I would do with distance learning but I have done an IT Level 2 Course with Vision2Learn followed by their Business and Admin course which I just completed and I did just fine.

Anyway first question is... when I googled bookkeeping qualifications I came across bookkeepers. org. uk (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) now is this a legit thing?
Sorry I am not very in the know about UK institutions.
They have links to course providers, one of them being Training-Link. co.uk has anyone heard of them, worked with them? Are they legit/accredited/worth doing?

Thank you!

Comments

  • Nothing?
    Well I signed up to an intro to Bookkeeping with them and will let you know how it goes in case anyone else is interested.
  • xapprenticex
    xapprenticex Posts: 1,760 Forumite
    Stick to AAT, they do a bookkeeping course.

    TBH dont go wild on qualifications, you really need the experience then start going for the higher qualifications.

    P.S I laughed when I just noticed you giving everyone 8 minutes to respond at 07:08 AM :rotfl:
  • asajj
    asajj Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    Try Open University or AAT as above.
    ally.
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    Hello,
    I am thinking about taking some courses OU is one option but it is quite pricey

    The OU do a lot of free courses don't they.
    Not sure whether any of them would be what you want. But worth checking out.
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