The AAT have today confirmed that they are hoping to make remote invigilation available from August 2020. Assessments have been suspended since March 22nd but will be available in a phased approach, with August the target for delivery of the following assessments: Advanced Diploma in Accounting – Level 3 (Level 6 in Scotland): Advanced Bookkeeping (AVBK)…
Furloughed employees across the UK are using time at home to enhance their CVs with Premier Training’s AAT courses. More than seven million workers across the UK have been furloughed as companies utilise the Government’s wage subsidy scheme to protect jobs during the Covid-19 crisis. The initiative allows employees to be retained on the payroll…
The AAT are exploring alternative approaches to their assessments – and will be reviewing the synoptic assessment schedule when possible. Those were just some of the updates when the AAT’s Dan Winterburn joined Premier Training’s Facebook Live catch-up last week. Despite the current situation, Dan confirmed that it is very much business as usual in…
I signed up with Premier Training as they were a recommended on AAT at the time. The materials arrived promptly and access to MyPTA (online account) was also given. The system is very user-friendly. My tutor Jeff was always on hand to answer any queries or provide any extra materials. The turnaround time for marking…
Accountancy distance learning students have an ideal opportunity to forge ahead with their studies during the current period of uncertainty. While many students on classroom-based courses are unable to progress, home learners can continue – and perhaps even allocate more time to their studies. Speaking in the first of Premier Training’s lunchtime Facebook Live ‘chats’,…
We hope you are remaining safe and well during these extremely difficult times. Following the latest announcements regarding COVID-19, we wanted to post a quick update on how Premier Training will be operating in line with the Government’s advice and guidance. Firstly, and most importantly, we would like to reassure all of our current and…
AAT have announced that all assessments after midnight this Sunday (March 22nd) have been suspended. Here is the full statement from AAT: Plans for assessments AAT is a global business and we have evaluated the needs of our students worldwide. We have concluded that given the current global crisis (and the increasingly wide restrictions…
Understandably, we are receiving a number of queries from students regarding the coronavirus and how this could affect their studies. Due to an increasing number of external examination centres closing nationally, this will inevitably mean that many students will be unable to book assessments for the foreseeable future whilst restrictions on public places are put…
I’ve been with Premier Training for over a year now and so far the journey has been amazing. Although distance learning can get quite tough, you always feel as though you have someone there (tutor/course advisor) who is with you every step of the way. The prompt assessment marking is great as you literally receive…
Hundreds of employers across the UK choose Premier Training to help train and upskill their staff. Employee development can help businesses grow and become more effective. Training can also increase staff engagement, motivation and job satisfaction – helping companies to retain talented individuals. In short, developing accountancy or finance staff is good for business. Harding…
