Business, Finance, Administration and Accounting
Develop your knowledge and skills in business. These courses include business professional courses including CIM, CIPD and AAT.
About Business Administration and Accounting
Develop your knowledge and skills in business and open doors to careers across a wide range of industries. On our Business courses and Apprenticeship programmes you can learn about areas including management, marketing, retail, accountancy, customer service, financial services and administration. You will have the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills, work on real briefs from industry, compete in team challenges or pitch ideas to employers. You will also have the chance to undertake work placements – all helping to make you employable and prepare you for your future career.
Your CAVC
Our Career Ready programme sees the business community pass on their knowledge and experiences to you. Alongside your course, the programme offers a mentoring scheme, workplace visits and internships. CAVC is recognised for business – accredited by professional industry bodies including AAT, CIM and CIPD
Your Industry
The Financial, Legal and Professional Services sector remains one of Welsh Government highest performing sectors by GVA to the Welsh Economy. Wales has the fastest growing digital economy outside of London which has led to a thriving financial technology sector (fintech). Business News Wales (2019). By 2025 this industry is predicted to grow by 9% across the Cardiff Capital Region, leading to 9,000 additional jobs. (EMSI 2019).
Your Future
In recent years our students have progressed straight into careers in finance, business development, sales, marketing, retail and more. Many Level 3 students also go on to university courses across the UK in business or related subjects. You can even study university-level courses at CAVC.
Business
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Business | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Esports - Diploma | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Office Administration Skills | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Business & Finance - National Foundation Diploma | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Business Marketing - National Foundation Extended Certificate | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Business - National Extended Certificate | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Business - National Foundation Diploma | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Esports - Extended Certificate | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Professional Administration Skills | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Business Administration | L4 Part Time | 7 November 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HND Business | L5 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Accounting
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping - Award | L1 Part Time | 7 November 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Payroll - Award | L1 Part Time | 8 November 2023 | Barry Campus |
| AAT Certificate in Accounting (Online and On Campus) | L2 Part Time | 6 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting | L2 Part Time | 27 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 8 January 2024 11 January 2024 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computerised Accounts | L2 Part Time | 18 October 2023 31 January 2024 | Barry Campus |
| AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 7 November 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting | L3 Part Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Diploma in Accounting (Online and On Campus) | L3 Part Time | 7 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Blended Learning) | L4 Part Time | 7 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
CIPD and Marketing
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
|
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 3 October 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIPD Certificate in People Practice | L3 Part Time | 18 September 2023 20 September 2023 22 September 2023 8 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIM Marketing Certificate - Applied Marketing (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 18 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIM Marketing Certificate - Digital Marketing Techniques (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 15 April 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIM Marketing Certificate - Planning Campaigns (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 11 December 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIPD Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development | L5 Part Time | 21 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management | L5 Part Time | 19 September 2023 8 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management | L5 Part Time | 19 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIPD Diploma in Strategic People Management | L7 Part Time | 11 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Professional Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Skills | L2 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computerised Accounts | L2 Part Time | 18 October 2023 31 January 2024 | Barry Campus |
| Entry Level Award/Certificate/Diploma in Credit & Collection (PLA) | L2 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Payroll (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 20 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Credit & Collection (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| ILM L3 Award in Effective Coaching (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 14 March 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ILM Level 3 Award The Performance Manager (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 7 February 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ILM Level 3 Award The Support Service Manager (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 22 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CIM Marketing Certificate - Applied Marketing (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 18 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice (PLA) | L4 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| ILM Level 5 Award The Developing Leader | L5 Part Time | 7 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ILM Level 5 Award The Effective Leader | L5 Part Time | 7 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ILM Level 5 Award The Strategic Leader | L5 Part Time | 13 February 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring | L5 Part Time | 17 October 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Management of Portfolios Foundation & Practitioner (PLA) | L5 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation & Practitioner (PLA) | L5 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice (PLA) | L6 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
