IFA Certifications

The business world is always changing, and it's essential for accountants and business professionals to keep learning new things. To help you stay updated and improve your skills, KBM Training & Recruitment offers a range of short courses in partnership with the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA). These courses cover important areas like business, leadership, and digital skills. KBM also provides extensive practical training to learners across the UK, Ireland, UAE, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA.

Why choose IFA's certifications?

Easy to access: Our IFA courses are flexible and available online, allowing you to study from anywhere. You can properly fit your learning into your schedule and study at your own pace, no matter where you are.

Easy to access: Our IFA courses are flexible and available online, allowing you to study from anywhere. You can properly fit your learning into your schedule and study at your own pace, no matter where you are.
Relevant to your career: These courses focus on essential business topics that help you improve your skills in management, leadership, and technology. The knowledge gained will directly benefit your career and business.
Globally recognised certification: When you finish a course, you'll receive a certificate from KBM. You can also count these courses towards your annual CPD (Continuing Professional Development) requirement, giving you recognised credentials worldwide.

ACDAP brought this course separately for beginners and those with an accounting background.

Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator - Full Course (170 hours): New learners with no accounting background can also choose this course. It combines theory and practical applications, offering a solid foundation in bookkeeping and payroll skills.
Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator - Fast-Track Course (110 hours): This option is for experienced learners with qualifications such as A-Level in accounting or certifications like I.Com, B.Com, BBA, AAT, ACCA, and CIMA, focusing primarily on practical skills.

Level 3

Working in Teams (Credit Value 20, GLH 120): This course teaches you how to work well with others in a team. You will learn about team roles, how to communicate better, and ways to make your team more productive.
Introduction to Cyber Security (Credit Value 10, GLH: 60): This course introduces the basics of cyber security. You will learn about online threats and how to protect important information and systems.
Introduction to Emerging Technologies (Credit Value 5, GLH 30): In this course, you will discover new things like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence. You will learn how these technologies can change businesses and everyday life.
Introduction to Digital Technologies (Credit Value 5, GLH 30): This unit covers the basics of digital technologies. You will learn about digital communication, cloud storage, and managing data in a business setting.

Level 4

Communication Skills for Business (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This course helps you improve your communication skills for work. You will learn how to speak clearly, listen well, and present your ideas confidently.
Customer Relationship Management (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This unit teaches you how to manage relationships with customers. You will learn how to keep customers happy and build loyalty, which is important for any business.
Entrepreneurship (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This course introduces you to starting and running your own business. You will learn how to develop your business ideas and understand the challenges you may face.
Managing a Work-Based Team Project (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This unit focuses on how to lead and manage projects at work. You will learn how to plan projects, work with your team, and achieve goals together.
Marketing Mix (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): In this course, you will learn about the four key elements of marketing: product, price, place, and promotion. You will develop skills to create effective marketing strategies.
Resource Management (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This course teaches you how to manage resources in a business. You will learn how to allocate budgets and improve efficiency to help your organisation perform better.
Digital Communications (Credit Value 15, GLH60): This unit covers how to communicate using digital tools. You gain skills in social media, email marketing, and online collaboration to enhance your digital skills.

Level 5

Strategic Management Information Systems (Credit Value 12, GLH 48): This course examines how information systems help businesses make decisions. You will learn to use data to improve performance and align technology with business strategies.

Level 6

Human Resource Management (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This course gives you a good understanding of human resource management. You will learn about hiring, managing employee performance, and supporting staff development.
Managing Change (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This unit teaches you how to handle changes in a workplace. You will learn about the best ways to introduce change and how to help others adapt to it.
Leadership and Management (Credit Value 15, GLH 60): This course focuses on important leadership and management skills. You gain skills on how to motivate your team and make decisions that help your organisation succeed.
Principles and Practices of Coaching and Mentoring (Credit Value 11, GLH 43): This course introduces you to coaching and mentoring. You will learn the ways to support others in their personal and professional growth.

Practical training with KBM

Alongside these courses, KBM Training & Recruitment offers extensive practical training. It ensures you gain hands-on experience. With training centers across the UK, Ireland, UAE, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA, you'll have access to practical learning that aligns with your course, giving you real-world skills employers value.

Support and resources

When you sign up for these courses through KBM, you will receive:

Access to an online learning portal with study materials
Online lectures and support from experienced tutors
A certificate upon successful course completion

Assessment and certification

At the end of each course, you'll complete a written assignment online. Once you pass, you will earn a certificate and CPD credits that are recognised globally.