Business Academy

Do you want to enhance your skills and knowledge with Lancashire Adult Learning?


If you want to work in the world of business for an organisation or become self-employed, we have just the course for you.


Studying as an adult can be a challenge. Our expert teachers are here to help you gain a qualification and support your career.

All courses will run at Accrington and Rossendale College.

  • AAT Award in Bookkeeping L1
    Business Academy
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business particularly the accountancy sector. It provides learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments which require bookkeeping. You may choose that you want to work for an organisation, or become a self-employed bookkeeper once fully qualified.

    The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into bookkeeping. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities.

    You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out bookkeeping techniques such as understanding bookkeeping transactions including income, expenditure, profit and loss. You will also explore the software associated with bookkeeping.

    Once you have completed your first level qualification and complete further qualifications you can apply for an adult apprentice, or go into employment. There are currently around 30,000 jobs in the North West related to financial accountancy with the average salary averaging £32K once qualified.

    Whilst you are qualifying, you could expect to earn around £13 per hour.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      TUE - 17/09/2024
      18:00 to 20:30
      12 week course
      20 Places Remaining
      Cost: £156.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Business Administration L2
    Business Academy
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business. It will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role.

    The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into the business sector. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities. You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out administrative tasks such as how to manage information and supporting events as well as know how to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      MON - 16/09/2024
      13:00 to 16:00
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £195.00
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      TUE - 05/11/2024
      13:00 to 16:00
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £195.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning (EQUAL)
    Business Academy
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    This course is aimed at people who want to go into the event management industry or want to set up an event malmanagement company of their own. It can also support people who wish to simply learn how an event is set up and ran as well as evaluated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an accredited level 2 qualification as well as access to an award-winning online e-learning platform.

    You are able to learn at your own pace yet have the support from qualified teachers.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      02/09/2024
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (EQUAL)
    Business Academy
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business. It will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role.

    The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into the business sector. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities.

    You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out administrative tasks such as how to manage

    information and supporting events as well as know how to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.

    There are currently around 18,500jobs in the North West related to business administration with the average salary ranging from £13.39 to £15.50 per hour. Average salary within this sector can be up £25K per year.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      02/09/2024
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £TBC
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (EQUAL)
    Business Academy
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    This course is designed to enable people to gain an overall view of customer service. It will provide you with the skills required by employers to work in a wide range of job roles. You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out customer service related tasks such as how to manage information and even support events. This is a good all round customer service qualification which will help you gain the basics to support your CV applications across a huge sector of employment opportunities.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      02/09/2024
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
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