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Accountancy Subscription Courses vs Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships can be a great route into accountancy, but they’re not for everyone, and this can prompt people to seek other entry points. So what’s available to you?
Distance learning courses are a popular alternative – particularly Eagle’s cost-effective subscription packages.
Let’s look at some of the main differences between accountancy apprenticeships and accountancy subscription courses to help you make the choice that’s right for you.
Can I earn while I learn?
Apprentices receive a salary but be warned, we’re not usually talking big money. As an apprentice you can expect to work around 30 hours per week, plus a day of study.
With Eagle, you can choose your own job/study schedule. You’re free to work any hours and fit your studies around your commitments. So if your current job is full-time, you can study in the evenings or weekends. That way you won’t have any loss of earnings.
Will I get top quality tuition?
Competition to secure a spot on the best programmes is fierce, so it might be difficult for you to find a suitable place.
Eagle, on the other hand, is an approved training provider for AAT, ACCA and CIMA. Our online content is always up to date and will reflect any changes in syllabus or finance acts.
You’ll receive high quality online tutor-led learning. As a subscriber, your queries will be answered by our dedicated tutor team of accountancy-qualified experts.
And a subscription also gets you a designated mentor who will be with you throughout your studies to make sure your course runs as smoothly as possible.
What makes an Eagle subscription the cost-effective choice?
In the current economic climate, getting the most out of your money is more important than ever. Distance learning has always been an affordable option, but Eagle goes the extra mile to make it really cost-effective.
Unlike some training providers who tie you into a minimum term and up the prices as you progress through the course levels, Eagle’s subscription packages put you in control. There’s no financial tie-in, no minimum term, no catch. With our flat-rate fees, you pay the same amount throughout your course – no price increases when you complete a level.
And you get instant access to all the levels in your course, so you can study as quickly or as slowly as you need. If you need to go back and revise a certain area, go ahead. We don’t cut off access. And if life gets in the way and you need to stop your studies, no problem. You can cancel any time, with no hidden fees.
Is subscription learning popular?
Studies show digital learning is one of the most important ways people in the UK gain new skills in the 2020s. Just as working from home has become the ‘new normal’ as a result of the Covid pandemic, subscription learning is perceived as the more modern way to study.
As well as the added benefits of convenience and flexibility, you’re also likely to progress more quickly as you don’t have to wait for your next lesson. Study with your own set up, in your own space, at your own pace.
Want a 7-day free trial subscription?
If you’ve weighed up your options and are ready to subscribe, you can start your accountancy journey with a 7-day free trial: