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Hi,
I need advice, I signed to Home Learning college for ICBA.
Not sure if it is the right provider to study bookkeeping manual and computerised.
the cost seems to be too much arround 1500 pounds. not yet started but will soon next week
can some body advise me, am I investing my time and money in the right place?
Much appreciated
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Hi, £1500 sounds a little high to get you to AICB (3 exams in total).
I am not studding through any learning provider and I estimate my costs will come to £250.
If you wish to go through home learning you can get it a lot cheaper, I have found one that will only cost £800.
As I have not used any home learning provider I can’t say how good the course is but im sure you can get recommendations from other members.
http://www.book-keeping-courses.co.uk/product/19/icb-levels-1-2-combined/83e0d011a7afdf7c334d34afc2f8d41f
http://www.book-keeping-courses.co.uk/section/16/1/icb-2-computerised
Good luck.
Lee
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Hi I used ideal schools as my learning provider and paid less than that for the ICB career path which includes all bookkeeping qualifications plus payroll and self assessment. I also got the small business financial control diploma for paying in full up front. Plus the support is excellent, there is always someone on the end of the phone.
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I'd have a look around, you may still be able to get out of the contract. I signed up with HLC and found I could have got it cheaper with better service. In all honesty, I wasn't at all impressed by them.
Kris
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Hi,
I totally agree with Kris, I too went with HLC (level 1&2 manual which I paid £1300, I gained the computerised qualification on my own with no outside help) and whilst studying found I could have got to associate level + taken a payroll course and qualification for the same amount of money elsewhere! I have heard ideal schools are very good and if I were you I would deffinatly shop around before commiting to a course provider.
Hope this helps
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Hi
I have previously been told about the Distance Learning Partnership. They seem really good value for money. I havent signed up with them yet due to not having the funds yet but intend to next year. Id say they are really worth having a look at.
Kind Regards
Zoe
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hi there,
I got my AICB without seeking any help from any distance learning programs. If you work hard, its not difficult to pass all the exam without having any distance learning program. Kaplan's Basic Bookkeeping and Advanced Bookkeeping books are very helpful to pass level I, II, II exams.
Thanks
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I wouldn't be too concerned about how much you pay for training to pass the exams, think of it as investment. If you are succesfull and manage to set up your own practise in five years time whether you paid £300 or £1500 both will look like money well spent.
Having said that it is a good idea to research what each training provider offers, most of the time you get what you pay for, what most people forget is the more expensive ones also include software such as Sage for training and exam purposes.
Mike
btw I don't mean it will take 5 years to set up a practise, just that after 5 years if you look back. I paid for my training in 2010, I think it was around £1300 in instalments with Training Link and already it looks to me like money well spent.
Edited at 07 Jan 2012 11:06 AM GMT
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Hi,
I went with HLC for level 1 and 2 for £ 1300. I did not have any software included in the package!
compared to other learning provider, it is exhorbitant!...I did not, significantly, need and/or get assistance from tutors.
Up to now it is not money well spent! I would not have opted for HLC if i had to do it again.
Kind Regards,
Nathaliexxx
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nckbookssaid:
“Hi,
I went with HLC for level 1 and 2 for £ 1300. I did not have any software included in the package!
compared to other learning provider, it is exhorbitant!...I did not, significantly, need and/or get assistance from tutors.
Up to now it is not money well spent! I would not have opted for HLC if i had to do it again.
Kind Regards,
Nathaliexxx”
Couldn't agree more.
I did the same, wish I hadn't.
Edited at 07 Jan 2012 03:39 PM GMT
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Hi, I'm quite IT literate but cannot afford to pay a lot of money to fund the course, hence I intend to do this "Self-Study" what would your advice be to point me in the right direction of where to find: learning materials; Order of Exams to be done; and any other advice you may think...Regards
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Thank you all for your help and advice,
Thank you Zoe I think yu are very right as I can teach myself the materials.
Kaplan is an examination recognized body
so I advise that as well.
However I found a lot of roots to do this by contacting NEXT STEP they are wonderful advisors and its a free service too.
I got through to thm by contacting learn direct.
And after all I decided to go for accountancy.
Thanks all,
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Thank you Mikeee
I appreciate your reply, but it actually matters payig 300 or 1500 since I work and have commitments.
particularly if the outcome wouldbe worth it!
I tried their online lessons and it was so confusing, saying this I have MS.c in maths.
I only wanted to work from home thats all.
Thank you for your reply.
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I'd agree with what James said. I only studied using the books recommended on the ICB website but I actually bought them from Amazon (sorry ICB but they were cheaper).
I guess the benefit of studying with someone like Home Learning college is that you'll have a tutor you can ask questions to but alternatively you've also got this forum and I know a lot of people like to help if you get stuck.
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HI James & Alex,
Thanks for the info...very much appreciated, hope to return the favour one day...Regards
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I had studied bookkeeping before so I studied from books. For level 2, I did all the work/revision for the manual exam, then did some of the computerised exercises (I used Sage), the computerised mock and then the computerised exam. I then did some more manual revision, the mock and then the exam. I found this a good way and the results came out closer together, I passed both with good marks. I am using this method for Level 3.
Sylvia
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