# learndirect

> learndirect is one of the UK's leading online course providers, offering flexible distance-learning qualifications across accounting, business, healthcare, education and more. AAT accounting qualifications are delivered fully online with tutor support, so learners can study at their own pace and progress into finance careers.

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## AAT qualifications

- [AAT qualifications hub](https://www.learndirect.com/category/aat-qualifications): Overview of AAT accounting qualifications available at learndirect.
- [AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting](https://www.learndirect.com/course/aat-level-2-certificate-accounting-q2022): Entry-level AAT qualification covering bookkeeping foundations.
- [AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting](https://www.learndirect.com/course/aat-level-3-diploma-accounting-q2022): Intermediate AAT qualification building on Level 2.
- [AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting](https://www.learndirect.com/course/aat-level-4-diploma-professional-accounting-q2022): Advanced AAT qualification for aspiring professional accountants.

## Free AAT and accounting resources

- [AAT and accounting resources](https://www.learndirect.com/category/aat-qualifications/resources): Articles, guides and study tips for AAT students and finance careers.
- [Payroll in the UK: everything you need to know](https://www.learndirect.com/category/aat-qualifications/resources/payroll-uk-guide): How UK payroll works, what payroll professionals do, and which AAT qualifications help you build a payroll career.
- [VAT in the UK: a complete guide](https://www.learndirect.com/category/aat-qualifications/resources/vat-uk-guide): UK VAT rates, thresholds, returns and Making Tax Digital, plus the AAT skills that help you manage VAT.
- [Best small business accounting software in the UK](https://www.learndirect.com/category/aat-qualifications/resources/best-small-business-accounting-software-uk): A comparison of leading UK accounting software and the AAT and Sage skills that help you use it well.
- [Sage Line 50 free download: what to know](https://www.learndirect.com/category/aat-qualifications/resources/sage-line-50-free-download): What Sage Line 50 is, whether a free download exists, and how to learn Sage 50 the right way.

## Related courses

- [Sage courses](https://www.learndirect.com/category/sage-courses): Sage software training courses, including Sage 50.

## Compliance training (workplace and CPD)

- [Compliance training hub](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training): 82 short online compliance training courses at £25 per course, each awarding a CPD accredited certificate on completion. Team pricing available with an admin dashboard for tracking completions.
- [All compliance courses (view all)](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/courses): Filterable list of every compliance-training course by category and duration.
- [Compliance Training Blog: The Briefing Room](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/blog): Practical, plain-English articles from the learndirect compliance team covering health and safety, HR, fire safety, first aid and food-hygiene rules. Every article dated, attributed and cited to the primary source.

### Health & Safety

- [Health & Safety category](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/health-safety): workplace health and safety training including COSHH, PUWER, manual handling, working at height and DSE.
- [Abrasive Wheel Safety Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/abrasive-wheel-safety-training): Abrasive wheel safety training covering safe handling, storage and hazard control for operatives working with grinding equipment
- [Asbestos Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/asbestos-awareness-training): Asbestos awareness training covering health risks, identification and safe working procedures for staff in older buildings
- [Banksman Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/banksman-training): Banksman training covering hand signals, safe positioning and traffic management to prevent reversing vehicle accidents
- [COSHH Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/coshh-training): COSHH training covering hazardous substance identification, risk assessment and control measures for staff in any industry
- [Covid-19 Back to Work Awareness Course](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/covid-19-back-to-work-awareness-course): Back to work awareness training covering hygiene, distancing and infection prevention for staff returning to shared workplaces
- [Dealing with Violence and Aggression Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/dealing-with-violence-and-aggression-training): Violence and aggression training covering warning signs, de-escalation and incident reporting for staff in any workplace
- [Display Screen Equipment Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/display-screen-equipment-training): Display screen equipment training covering workstation setup, health risks and DSE risk assessment for office and home workers
- [Display Screen Equipment Training - Ireland Edition](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/display-screen-equipment-training-ireland-edition): Display screen equipment training for Ireland, covering workstation setup and HSA-guided risk assessment for staff
- [Display Screen Equipment Training - for Call Centres](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/display-screen-equipment-training-for-call-centres): DSE training for call centre staff covering posture, headset use and ergonomic risks linked to prolonged screen work
- [Driver Safety Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/driver-safety-training): Driver safety training covering vehicle checks, motorway driving and adverse weather for employees who drive for work
- [Electrical Safety Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/electrical-safety-awareness-training): Electrical safety training covering hazard recognition, safe equipment use and first aid for shocks and burns at work
- [Gas Cylinder Transport Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/gas-cylinder-transport-training): Gas cylinder transport training covering safe loading, ADR rules and emergency response for drivers and logistics staff
- [HGV Drivers Hours Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/hgv-drivers-hours-training): HGV drivers hours training covering EU and GB rules, rest periods and tachograph compliance for professional drivers
- [Hand Arm Vibration Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/hand-arm-vibration-training): Hand arm vibration training covering HAVS symptoms, exposure limits and control measures for workers using vibrating tools
- [Health & Safety for Managers](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/health-and-safety-for-managers): Health and safety training for managers covering legal duties, risk assessment and building a positive safety culture
- [Health and Safety Induction Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/health-and-safety-induction-training): Health and safety induction training covering slips, manual handling, fire safety and electrical hazards for new starters
- [Homeworkers Health and Safety Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/homeworkers-health-and-safety-training): Home working health and safety training covering workstation setup, lone working risks and personal risk assessment
- [Legionella Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/legionella-awareness-training): Legionella awareness training covering water system risks, control measures and legal duties for facilities managers
- [Managing Medicines in School Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/managing-medicines-in-school-training): Managing medicines in schools training covering storage, administration and record keeping for education staff
- [Manual Handling Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/manual-handling-training): Manual handling training covering safe lifting technique and risk assessment for anyone who lifts or carries loads at work
- [Manual Handling Training Ireland Edition](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/manual-handling-training-ireland-edition): Manual handling training for Ireland covering safe lifting technique and legislation for employees who move loads at work
- [Manual Handling Training Risk Assessment](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/manual-handling-training-risk-assessment): Manual handling risk assessment training covering the TILE method and control measures for managers and risk assessors
- [Medical Gas Safety Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/medical-gas-safety-training): Medical gas safety training covering cylinder handling, storage and safe operating procedures for healthcare staff
- [Noise at Work Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/noise-at-work-training): Noise at work training covering exposure limits, hearing protection and control measures for high-noise environments
- [PPE Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/ppe-training): PPE training covering the 2022 regulation changes, risk assessment and selecting the right protective equipment
- [Patient Moving and Handling Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/patient-moving-and-handling-training): Patient moving and handling training covering safe transfer techniques and hoist use for care and healthcare staff
- [Pedestrian Truck Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/pedestrian-truck-awareness-training): Pedestrian truck awareness training covering pallet truck operation and pedestrian safety around moving lift trucks
- [Playground Inspection Risk Assessment](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/playground-inspection-risk-assessment): Playground inspection risk assessment training covering hazard identification and BS EN 1176 compliance for play areas
- [Playground Inspection Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/playground-inspection-training): Playground inspection training covering fault identification, risk assessment and record keeping for play area safety
- [Risk Management Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/risk-management-training): Risk management training covering the five steps of risk assessment and control measures for staff in any sector
- [Sharps Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/sharps-awareness-training): Online sharps awareness training for healthcare, cleaning and education staff, covering safe handling, blood-borne virus risks and injury...
- [Slips Trips and Falls Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/slips-trips-and-falls-training): Online training on preventing slips, trips and falls at work, covering common causes, legal duties and practical housekeeping measures fo...
- [Spill Kit Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/spill-kit-training): Online spill kit training covering safe spill response, correct kit selection and COSHH-compliant disposal and reporting for UK workplaces
- [Working at Heights and Ladder Safety Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/working-at-heights-and-ladder-safety-training): Online working at height training covering ladder safety, risk assessment and access equipment for employees and contractors across the UK

### Fire Safety

- [Fire Safety category](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/fire-safety): fire safety training including fire warden, fire marshal, evacuation and extinguisher use, all Fire Authority approved.
- [Fire Safety Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training): Online fire safety training covering prevention, extinguishers and evacuation, helping staff in any workplace understand their fire safet...
- [Fire Safety Training - Ireland Edition](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-ireland-edition): Fire safety training for employees in the Republic of Ireland, covering prevention, extinguishers and evacuation under Irish workplace law
- [Fire Safety Training For Care Homes](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-for-care-homes): Fire safety training tailored for care home staff, covering resident evacuation, prevention and duties under UK fire safety legislation
- [Fire Safety Training For Care Homes - Ireland Edition](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-for-care-homes-ireland-edition): Fire safety training for care home staff in Ireland, covering resident evacuation, prevention and duties under Irish fire safety law
- [Fire Safety Training For Hospitals](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-for-hospitals): Fire safety training for hospital and healthcare staff, covering prevention, equipment and patient evacuation under UK fire safety law
- [Fire Safety Training For Hospitals in Ireland](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-for-hospitals-in-ireland): Fire safety training for hospital staff in Ireland, covering fire prevention, equipment and emergency procedures in healthcare settings
- [Fire Safety Training For Hotels](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-for-hotels): Fire safety training for hotel staff, covering kitchen hazards, prevention and guest evacuation under UK fire safety legislation
- [Fire Safety Training For Schools](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-for-schools): Fire safety training for school staff, covering arson prevention, evacuation and legal duties under UK fire safety legislation
- [Fire Safety Training for Hotel Night Staff](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-safety-training-for-hotel-night-staff): Fire safety training for hotel night staff, covering alarms, prevention and evacuating guests safely during overnight shifts
- [Fire Warden Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/fire-warden-training): Fire warden training covering fire drills, evacuation procedures and prevention checks for newly appointed and existing fire wardens

### First Aid & Medical

- [First Aid & Medical category](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/first-aid): first aid and medical training including anaphylaxis, CPR and defibrillator use, mental health first aid and emergency first aid at work.
- [Anaphylaxis Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/anaphylaxis-awareness-training): Anaphylaxis awareness training covering allergy triggers, emergency response and adrenaline auto-injector use for schools and workplaces
- [CPR and Defibrillator Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/cpr-and-defibrillator-training): CPR and defibrillator training covering chest compressions, rescue breaths and AED use for staff in any workplace or public setting
- [Care Certificate](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/care-certificate): Care Certificate training covering all 15 standards, giving new health and social care staff a consistent, inspection-ready induction
- [First Aid at Work Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/first-aid-at-work-training): First aid at work training covering casualty assessment, common injuries and emergency response for employees in any workplace
- [Infection Control Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/infection-control-training): Infection control training for healthcare staff, covering hand hygiene, sharps handling and isolation procedures to protect patients
- [Infection Control Training - General workplace](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/infection-control-training-general-workplace): Infection control training for general workplaces, covering hand hygiene, sharps awareness and cleaning practice for all staff
- [Paediatric first aid](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/paediatric-first-aid): Paediatric first aid training covering injury response and medical emergencies for anyone working with children and infants

### Food & Drink

- [Food & Drink category](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/food-drink): food hygiene and licensing training for hospitality, retail and catering staff.
- [Bar Persons Licensing Laws Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/bar-persons-licensing-laws-awareness-training): Licensing laws training for bar staff, covering responsible alcohol service, underage sales and legal duties on licensed premises
- [Food Allergies Labeling Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/food-allergies-labeling-training): Food allergen and labelling training covering the 14 major allergens for anyone working in food production, retail or catering
- [Food Hygiene Level 3](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/food-hygiene-level-3): Food Hygiene Level 3 training for supervisors and managers, covering HACCP, allergen control and food safety compliance
- [Level 1 Food Hygiene Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/level-1-food-hygiene-training): Level 1 food hygiene training covering safe handling, personal hygiene and contamination prevention for anyone new to food work
- [Level 2 Food Hygiene Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/level-2-food-hygiene-training): Level 2 food hygiene training covering contamination control, temperature management and food safety law for food business staff

### HR & Compliance

- [HR & Compliance category](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/hr-compliance): HR and compliance training including GDPR, safeguarding, equality and diversity, whistleblowing and modern slavery.
- [Bribery Act 2010 Compliancy Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/bribery-act-2010-compliancy-training): Bribery Act 2010 compliance training covering offences, adequate procedures and reporting duties for UK organisations and staff
- [Climate Change & Sustainability Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/climate-change-and-sustainability-training): Climate change and sustainability training helping employees understand ESG, net zero and practical workplace actions
- [Corporate Manslaughter Act Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/corporate-manslaughter-act-training): Corporate Manslaughter Act training for directors and senior managers, covering liability, penalties and governance duties
- [Cyber Security Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/cyber-security-training): Cyber security training covering phishing, password security and data protection for employees in any workplace
- [Data Protection Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/data-protection-training): Data protection training covering legal duties, subject requests and breach reporting for staff handling personal data
- [Equality and Diversity Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/equality-and-diversity-training): Equality and diversity training covering protected characteristics, discrimination law and inclusive workplace behaviour
- [GDPR Compliance Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/gdpr-compliance-training): GDPR compliance training covering lawful data processing, subject rights and breach response for staff and managers
- [Information Governance Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/information-governance-training): Information governance training covering confidentiality and data handling for NHS, social care and public sector staff
- [Modern Day Slavery Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/modern-day-slavery-awareness-training): Modern slavery awareness training helping staff recognise warning signs and report concerns across workplaces and supply chains
- [Neurodiversity Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/neurodiversity-awareness-training): Neurodiversity awareness training helping staff and managers support neurodivergent colleagues and build inclusive teams
- [Prevent Duty Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/prevent-duty-training): Prevent duty training helping public sector staff recognise radicalisation risks and respond under UK counter-terrorism law
- [Protected Disclosure Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/protected-disclosure-training): Protected disclosure training covering PIDA, qualifying conditions and safe handling of workplace whistleblowing concerns
- [Safeguarding Level 3 (TQUK) RQF](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/safeguarding-level-3-tquk-rqf): Safeguarding Level 3 training for designated leads, covering disclosures, referrals and multi-agency safeguarding practice
- [Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Training - Level 2 and 3](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/safeguarding-of-vulnerable-adults-training-level-2-and-3): Safeguarding training for vulnerable adults covering abuse recognition, reporting and whistleblowing at Level 2 and 3
- [Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children - Level 1](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/safeguarding-of-vulnerable-adults-and-children-level-1): Level 1 safeguarding training helping staff recognise abuse and report concerns for vulnerable adults and children
- [Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children Training - Level 2 and 3](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/safeguarding-of-vulnerable-children-training-level-2-and-3): Safeguarding training for vulnerable children covering abuse recognition, reporting and whistleblowing duties for staff
- [Sexual Harassment Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/sexual-harassment-training): Sexual harassment training covering the employer duty to prevent harassment and practical steps for a safer workplace
- [Whistleblowing Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/whistleblowing-training): Whistleblowing training covering legal protections, reporting channels and how organisations should respond to concerns

### Soft Skills & Wellbeing

- [Soft Skills & Wellbeing category](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/soft-skills): workplace soft-skills training including leadership, communication, time management and wellbeing.
- [AI in the Workplace](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/ai-in-the-workplace): Online training on using artificial intelligence responsibly at work, covering data protection, bias, accuracy and safe adoption of AI tools
- [Delivering Bad News Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/delivering-bad-news-training): Online training for managers and staff on delivering difficult news at work with empathy, clarity and confidence, and managing reactions ...
- [Disability Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/disability-awareness-training): Online disability awareness training covering the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice for all workplace staff
- [Environmental Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/environmental-awareness-training): Online environmental awareness training covering ISO 14001 principles and practical steps to reduce waste, energy use and workplace risk
- [Handling Complaints Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/handling-complaints-training): Online complaint handling training for customer-facing staff, covering active listening, defusing difficult behaviour and reaching resolu...
- [Mental Health Awareness Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/mental-health-awareness-training): Online mental health awareness training helping staff recognise warning signs, reduce stigma and support colleagues and their own wellbeing
- [Stress at Work Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/stress-at-work-training): Online stress at work training helping employees and managers recognise stress, set boundaries and build healthier coping strategies
- [Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training](https://www.learndirect.com/compliance-training/category/course/workplace-bullying-and-harassment-training): Online training helping staff recognise workplace bullying and harassment, understand its impact and report concerns through correct proc...

## Contact

- [Contact learndirect](https://www.learndirect.com/contact-us): Get in touch with the learndirect team.