Full Course List

AAT Certificate in Accounting

If you'd like to gain a good "hands on" grasp of essential accounting skills and principles, and how to apply them in your job, this course offers just what you're looking for.

Unlike more formal bookkeeping training, it keeps the focus on practical application. As a result, by the end of your course, you will have gained a good understanding of both manual and computerised accounts and you will know how to use them in a "real world" setting.  

Given its down-to-earth focus, this training is ideal for anyone already working in an accounting practice, or in the finance department of either a public service organisation or commercial business. It's a great way to sharpen your skills and increase your value to your employer.

Equally, it's perfect if you're seeking a practical introductory training that will open the door to your first job in accounting. That's because you will learn all the core skills as you progress through your course, and so don't need any experience before you begin.

Another big advantage of your Certificate course is that it, at the end of it, you will have the option of undertaking further training in order to progress towards the full AAT Accounting Qualification. 

Awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians - the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide - this prestigious qualification is guaranteed to give you the edge throughout your career, and will open the door to a huge range of well paid and highly respected accounting roles.

Latest Sage Instant Accounts V12 included.

 

Adobe Dreamweaver

Design stunning Web pages …. and build yourself a brilliant career

Do you have design flair? Are you excited by the idea of exploring new possibilities? 

If so, a career as a Dreamweaver Web designer could be the perfect choice for you. And our Adobe Dreamweaver course is the ideal way to get started. 

Dreamweaver is the favoured design tool of many Web professionals, and this course will show you why. 

You'll have every chance to discover and master its huge range of capabilities. And by the end of your course, you too will be ready to take your place as a Dreamweaver specialist. 

You'll be working at the very frontier of digital design and motion graphics, with skills that could eventually qualify you for jobs paying salaries up to £36,000* per annum.

Latest Software Included: Adobe Dreamweaver Creative Suite 3

Adobe Flash Creative Suite

Learn how to create visually stunning web animations with our Adobe Flash course with Creative Suite 3 software - the world's most sophisticated design animation software.

And at the same time, gain an eye-catching qualification that will help you build a dazzling career.

Web design isn't just exciting - it's important. For organisations of all types and sizes, having a good-looking and dynamic website is now a top priority.

That's why, whether you need to design animations as part of your current job, or whether you aim to become a full-time web designer, choosing our Adobe Flash Professional course is sure to be a brilliant decision.

You'll be helping set the pace when it comes to web animations, design interactivity and special effects. And your new skills will be in demand. In fact, you can expect to take your pick from hundreds of jobs - many of them paying up to £40,000 or more a year.

Latest Adobe Creative Suite 3 software included.

"As businesses become increasingly dependent on the Internet, multimedia design skills are in great demand. Adobe and the Home Learning College are helping more people to realise their ambitions of expanding their skills through the provision of high quality courses and with Adobe Creative Suite 3 Student Edition software, containing all the tools needed to produce cutting edge print, web, video, film and media-rich interactive projects." 

Alex Moore, Education Marketing Manager, Adobe Systems.

Care Skills

Develop the skills needed for a successful career in the Care Sector.

You may already be working in the care industry, or might be considering a career within it. Whatever your background or experience, this Care Skills course will provide you with the background and knowledge to enable you to work in the care industy.

This Care Skills course will provide you with an understanding of the various skills needed to be effective in a nursing or residential home position, and provide an understanding of the GSCC Code of Practice for Social Care Workers and the responsibilities of the care worker.

You will cover a wide range of areas such as first aid, risk assessment and security in the workplace, effective communication, personal hygiene, and nutritional needs.

Certificate in Business Management

The certificate in business management course is designed for people seeking to understand the principles of managing staff and resources in a variety of businesses. It is also suited to those holding a position of general manager with responsibility for a small organisation or a department, needing a broad understanding of management techniques.

The certificate in business management provides you with an understanding of a manager's role, the legal requirements of recruiting staff, techniques for retaining and parting with staff, and how to monitor and review staff performance. It also shows how to apply good practice in developing staff and defining equal opportunities legislation.

Certificate in Executive Office Skills

As a senior office administrator you have to be ready and able to deal with anything - from handling angry customers, to recruiting and training staff, to overseeing health and safety, to sorting out day-to-day personnel issues, to project management.

It's a challenging and demanding role - but, by the end of this course, you will be ready to meet those challenges and demands to the full. And to prove you’re ready, you’ll be awarded the Certificate in Executive Office skills.

Your Certificate will add weight to your CV. And it will prove to any potential employer that you have the training and office management skills needed to be a confident and highly effective office administrator.

Certificate in Introduction to Counselling

Counselling skills are a great asset for many careers, and they enable you to work almost anywhere there are people. They are currently employed in industry, commerce, the prison service and in all layers of education from primary school to university. About half of all counsellors are employed to do clinical work in health and social care settings. Other career paths can be found in teaching and research for academic bodies.

The Introduction to counselling certificate is fully comprehensive and covers a wide variety of topics such as types of counselling, listening skills, crisis mediation, bereavement, stress problems, depression, eating disorders, alcohol, drug and substance abuse and much more.

Certificate in Java Computer Programming

Train as a Java programmer, and learn a skill that business is crying out for.

Java technology is used everywhere - in PC's, mobile phones, TV set-top boxes, and the internet. At the same time, trained Java programmers are in short supply. So by taking this course, you can put yourself in line for a huge range of exciting and extremely well paid jobs. 

Although you'll require a basic knowledge of programming fundamentals before beginning your course, no prior knowledge of Java is needed.   But by the end, you'll have gained genuine mastery of Java and will be ready to apply for a job as a specialist Java programmer or developer. To repeat, your new skills will be in high demand. That means you could be looking at a salary of up to £40,000* per annum.

Certificate in Microsoft Desktop Support

The entry level Microsoft certified desktop support technician course will kick start your IT career. Learn the skills to successfully provide desktop support to end users and troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. This system operates over 90% of the world's PC's, so you can be confident that your skills will always be in great demand.

Typical jobs include Microsoft certified desktop support technician, Help desk technician, Customer Support Representative, PC or Technical Support Specialist, commanding salaries up to £35,000* per annum.

Certificate in Microsoft Office

Over 90% of UK businesses use Microsoft Office, the world's leading computer operating system. The Microsoft Office course will show you how to operate the three main Microsoft Office applications, Word (word processing), Excel (Spreadsheets), and PowerPoint (Presentations and Graphics).

This Microsoft Office course is suitable for those who want to develop or improve their knowledge and expertise of Microsoft office applications and with expertise in these three packages you will become a valuable asset to any employer.

Note - Latest Software Microsoft Office 2007 is included.

Certificate in Personnel Skills

The Certificate in personnel skills has relevance to all kinds of organisations who employ personnel and human resources staff, including banks, local government, health services, airlines, hotels, retail and manufacturing industries. Some multinational companies even offer the chance to work abroad.

Personnel and Human resources staff are responsible for developing policies and procedures relating to staff employed by companies. The Certificate in personnel skills will give you an overall understanding of personnel and HR. It is designed for anyone wanting to launch career in HR or wishing to improve their knowledge of HR issues including recruitment and personal development, with a view to contributing to HR Management.

The Certificate in personnel skills course provides an introduction into Personnel Management, progression and administration. Also an ideal course for a small business owner, the Certificate in personnel skills will give key insights into legislation and employee relations.

Certificate in Practical Book-Keeping - Intermediate

Book-keeping is a growing profession - it is demanding, exciting, challenging and rewarding and bookkeepers are needed by every business, providing outstanding career opportunities. Practical Book-keeping is about understanding how a business works and then providing accurate figures that enable the business to know exactly how well it is doing.

With this Practical Book keeping intermediate course you'll quickly master the world standard "Double Entry System" of keeping accounts. You'll learn through a variety of interesting and practical examples and assignments. Qualified bookkeepers can  command salaries of up to £35,000* per annum.

Certificate in Sage Computerised Book-Keeping

This course will enable you to gain a general book-keeping qualification, while at the same time offering an introduction to Sage - the accountancy software now used by over half a million UK businesses.

As well as learning the essential principles of book-keeping covering all the key areas including how to record transactions, how to input and customer and supplier details, how to edit the nominal ledger, how to record income and expenditure, how to follow the correct procedures for banking and invoicing, and how to keep VAT records. It also provides an introduction to Sage Instant Accounting Solutions.

You will need no prior knowledge of Book-Keeping, but by the end of your training you will be qualified to apply for a job as a Sage Book-keeper - the kind of job that could easily pay you up to £35,000* per annum. 

Note: Latest Sage computerised book-keeping software v12 is supplied.

Certificate in Travel and Tourism

The travel and tourism course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the growing and dynamic area of travel and tourism, one of the UK's fastest growth sectors.

Choose to take an industry recognised BTEC qualification and with it be certain that job opportunities will open up in a wide range of travel and tourism related sectors; airlines, hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, tourist boards and tourist attractions.

This course will teach you about the workings of all areas of the travel and tourism industry, an exciting and glamorous career, and with salaries from £25-35,000 per annum, why not find out more today?

'The Institute of Travel and Tourism is committed to raising professional standards within our industry and works closely with organisations such as Home Learning College to ensure that learners receive the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the dynamic and growing travel and tourism sector. Membership of the Institute enhances the individual's professional status and provides an excellent opportunity to network with industry peers and keep up to date with the latest developments.' - Paul Evans, M.Inst.TT, Membership Manager, Institute of Travel & Tourism.

Certificate in VB.net Computer Programming

Become a skilled computer programmer, and gain a thorough training in the latest version of Visual Basic

This is your chance to earn top money and enjoy a genuinely exciting career, as you help build the next generation of Microsoft Windows and Web applications.

This course is designed to give you all the skills you need for a great future as a qualified VB.net computer programmer. And although a background in programming is helpful, it's not essential. Your training provides a full introduction to programming concepts, with plenty of practical step-by-step exercises and examples. So don't worry if you're a complete beginner. You'll find this is the ideal way to learn one of the easiest and most popular programming languages available - from scratch.

At the end of your course, you'll also find your new skills well rewarded. Qualified VB.net programmers are in high demand, so expect jobs paying salaries up to £40,000* per annum.

Note: with the course the latest VB.net Computer programming software is supplied.

Certified Internet Web Associate Foundations

The Web and the Internet are no longer just useful business tools - they're now

business tools. And that's why our CIW v5 Foundations course is so important.  

This course will provide you with a core training in every aspect of Web and Internet technology. For example, you will gain a thorough working knowledge of Internet technologies such as Web browsers, FTP and email. You will cover basic infrastructure networking. And you will learn how to author Web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). 

What's more, at the end of your course you will have the chance to become a a CIW Associate. And CIW Associate status will tell any potential employer straight away that you have got what it takes to work successfully with Web and Internet-based technology in a "real-world" professional setting.  

You don't need any knowledge of the Web or the Internet before taking this training, but by the end of it you will have gained a breadth of knowledge and mastered a set of specialist Web-based skills that employers of every type and size will value.    As a result, you will find yourself in line for a huge range of jobs paying salaries of up to £40,000 a year - or even more.

• Your CIW training focuses on the skills you'll need for specific job roles. In other words it's a training aimed at the real world, not the classroom. Employers know this - and that's why they give preference to CIW-trained candidates.
• It reflects the very latest needs of the IT industry Technology changes fast - and so does the CIW course content. This is another reason why CIW certification boosts your job prospects - employers will know you've been trained in the very latest software and applications.
• It makes a difference you can measure For employers, that difference comes from having CIW-certified staff who offer higher skill levels and increased productivity. And for the CIW-certified employees themselves, that measurable difference takes the form of faster promotions, enhanced job security, and a higher-than-average industry salary.
• It carries weight all over the world, and the power and impact of CIW Certification is growing all the time. It is now recognised as the standard Internet certification by academic institutions, corporations, commercial learning centres, top industry and the media. And not just here in the UK, but also in the USA, mainland Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Financial Administration

Keen to build a successful career in financial services?

Then make sure you lay the right foundation.

The Chartered Insurance Institute is the UK's leading insurance body. So, not surprisingly, their Certificate in Financial Administration (CFA) is recognised throughout the financial services industry as the essential qualification.

If you're already working in financial services - perhaps as an administrator for a financial adviser, a bank or a building society - studying for the Certificate is a great way to broaden your knowledge, sharpen your skills and strengthen your promotion prospects.

If you're a new entrant, it could well open the door to your first job in financial services - by demonstrating both your knowledge and your commitment to potential employers.

What's more, your training programme has flexibility built in. Once you've completed module 1 of your course, which is designed to give you a solid grounding in all aspects of the financial services industry, you have a choice. You can select either a module on Life Offices Administration or a module on Pensions Administration, to suit your particular career path and interests.

Child Learning & Development

If you’re planning a career in Child Care, here’s your chance to prepare for a wide range of roles.

Whether you’re planning to work in a nursery, crèche or pre-school setting, or in a nannying or babysitting environment, this course will serve as the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject and provide a sound foundation for your future career. That’s because it has been very carefully designed to give you a good all-round knowledge of the entire child care sector catering for children of any age from 0 to 11.

For instance, you’ll start by covering all you need to know about the current laws and regulations concerning child protection, children’s rights and health and safety. And then, with that foundation firmly in place, you’ll go on to gain a thorough understanding of everything involved in providing for children’s developmental and learning needs - from earliest childhood, right through to age 11.

By the end of your training you’ll have a keen appreciation of the role of learning and development in child care settings, and the legislative context in which child carers operate. You will also have a good understanding of the interpersonal skills child carers need to have, along with a good understanding of early education frameworks.

Thanks to its comprehensive nature, the general child care skills and knowledge you gain on this training will go on serving you throughout your career. Plus, you’ll earn a qualification - the NOCN* Level 3 Diploma in Child Care, Learning and Development - that will help you stand out when applying for jobs.

CIW Internet Business Foundations

Our Internet Business Foundations module will equip you to succeed in today's business environment. You will learn about the tasks involved in various Information Technology (IT) job roles, Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, Domain Name System (DNS), the basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses and the use and control of cookies, how plug-ins can improve your Web-browsing experience, and you will use browsers to download and manage files.

This course will also teach you about databases as they relate to Web search engines, and you will use search engines to conduct basic and advanced Web searches, how to configure e-mail clients and use email, and it provides guidelines for communicating effectively over the Internet via email and other methods such as instant messaging and newsgroups.

You will also learn about the risks associated with being connected to the Internet, and about the security measures that can keep your computer system and your personal information secure. Finally, you will study the fundamental elements of project management and the importance of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles.

CIW Network Technology Foundations

Our Networking Fundamentals module provides you with thorough training in essential networking technologies and skills, including TCP/IP, stable network creation, wireless networking and network troubleshooting. You will learn to use various network components and protocols that enable users to share data quickly and easily. You will explore the different types of transmission media, and will learn how network architecture and topologies provide for efficient and secure communication. In addition, you will learn about the OSI reference model and its relationship to packet creation, and you will compare and contrast the OSI model with the Internet architecture model.

You will study the functions and features of internet working server types, and will achieve competency in performing basic hardware and operating system maintenance procedures. At the same time, you will learn about the importance of RFCs and where to locate the most recent RFC documents. You will also learn about the importance of routing, and will explore IP addressing, IP address classes and subnet masks. This course will also teach you essential network security concepts, including authentication, encryption and firewalls. Finally, you will explore career opportunities in the IT industry, and will discuss effective ways of communicating technical information.

CIW Site Development Foundations

Our Site Development Foundations module will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to develop Web pages to a professional standard. You will learn to create Websites using Hypertext mark-up Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML). You will learn to write code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools. You will also learn to insert images, create hyper links, and add tables, forms and frames to your Web pages.

In addition, you will learn about CGI and use it to connect Web pages to databases. Other topics include validating your XHTML code; recognizing the importance of marketing; implementing fundamental design concepts; and learning how sites are developed as managed projects. You will also identify e-commerce solutions and relate Website development to business goals.

Site Development Foundations provides an introduction to tasks, job roles and careers in Web development. This course will teach you to work as a productive part of a Website development team. You will also gain invaluable "hands-on" development experience by means exercises that presents you with scenarios based on a previously live version of a real site.

CompTIA A+ Certificate in Computer Maintenance

Our Computer Maintenance course leads to A+ certification - the world standard entry-level qualification for computer technicians and engineers. It is recognised by employers everywhere. Learn the processes involved in building, installing, configuring and upgrading computer systems as you go through the computer maintenance courses and gain a thorough understanding of both hardware and software.

A+ certification with our computer maintenance course opens the door to an exciting career in IT - all businesses use computers and skilled computer maintenance technicians are in great demand, commanding salaries of up to £30,000* per annum.

'We are delighted to partner with Home Learning College as an authorised CompTIA member and support them in their endeavours to offer CompTIA certification courses to their students; as the perfect stepping stone and foundation to a career in  IT'  - Matthew Poyiadgi, Vice President EMEA, CompTIA.

CompTIA Network+ Diploma in Computer Networking

Recognised by employers and the technology community (including Microsoft, Novell, Cisco, Compaq, Lotus and 3Com), CompTIA Network+ certification is the world standard for a career in computer networking. This course is ideal for professionals looking to develop or enhance their knowledge of computer networking support and administration, and will allow you to demonstrate your technical abilities in media and topologies, protocols and standards, computer networking implementation and new technologies such as wireless networking and gigabit Ethernet.

Computer networking skills are always in demand and there are thousands of highly paid career opportunities with salaries up to £33,000* per annum.

'We are delighted to partner with Home Learning College as an authorised CompTIA member and support them in their endeavours to offer CompTIA certification courses to their students; as the perfect stepping stone and foundation to a career in  IT'  - Matthew Poyiadgi, Vice President EMEA, CompTIA.

Diploma in Child Day Care

Prepare for your new career as a Nursery Assistant or Child Minder! 

Caring for young children is a hugely important job, and this course will equip you to do it.

You'll study a range of topics that, between them, will give you a very clear understanding of the regulatory and administrative aspects of child care. For instance, you'll cover health and safety and quality assurance issues