Becoming a finance professional can be achieved at all major UK universities and even smaller institutions, with online finance courses, short finance training courses, and online accounting courses available for everyone at different stages of their professional development.
Looking for a solid introduction to trading? Our one-week Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading course is the foundation of any aspiring trader’s journey and will help you become familiar with the daily activities of a trader. You’ll learn how...
Become a leader in the global financial market with our CMI-accredited Online MSc in Global Financial Management. This programme immerses you in the complexities of international financial markets and strategic decision-making, equipping you with the e...
Our Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Financial Trading, regulated by Ofqual, is the perfect gateway to launching a rewarding career in the financial markets or advancing your existing knowledge in this dynamic field. This qualification is the equivalent lev...
Our Level 7 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading is currently the highest level of qualification Samuel and Co Trading offers which is the equivalent level to a Masters degree. Taught over 6 weeks we aim to provide individuals with an in-depth knowledg...
Eager to understand the factors driving global financial markets? Our 12-week Advanced Trading course will introduce you to financial markets and trading essentials as well as macroeconomic events and their market impact. Choose to study either online,...
Ready to turn your passion for trading into a career? The Forex Trader Placement Programme is designed to give you the skills, experience, and funding you need to thrive in the financial markets all while earning from a profit share! This programme off...
Turn your interest in trading into an income stream with this four-week Trading Skills course from LAT. Choose the learning option that suits you best—online, face-to-face or a mix of both—and discover the fundamentals of trading on your schedule. With...
The Bachelor of Science in Financial Management aims to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and offers opportunities for students to develop and launch new businesses. Additionally, students acquire a wide range of skills and competences useful for deal...
The Bachelor of Science in Financial Management aims to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and offers opportunities for students to develop and launch new businesses. Additionally, students acquire a wide range of skills and competences useful for deal...
The BSc Financial Management syllabus provides students with knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of financial management and finance that are relevant to people working in contemporary business organisations. The programme provides students...
The MSc Master’s in Finance and Investments Programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of finance principles, techniques, and applications in the context of global financial markets. Designed for aspiring finance professionals, this...
A Master of Business Administration (Global) also referred as a Global MBA, is a graduate-level degree that provides a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. LSBF has designed an intensive MBA degree that gives you the freedo...
The BSc Financial Management syllabus provides students with knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of financial management and finance that are relevant to people working in contemporary business organisations. The programme provides students...
The MSc Master’s in Finance and Investments Programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of finance principles, techniques, and applications in the context of global financial markets. Designed for aspiring finance professionals, this...
The MSc Master’s in Finance and Investments Programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of finance principles, techniques, and applications in the context of global financial markets. Designed for aspiring finance professionals, this...
The MSc Master’s in Finance and Investments Programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of finance principles, techniques, and applications in the context of global financial markets. Designed for aspiring finance professionals, this...
The MSc Master’s in Finance and Investments Programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of finance principles, techniques, and applications in the context of global financial markets. Designed for aspiring finance professionals, this...
Are you interested in running your own SIPP and ISA’s? We will be looking at Global Macro and its effect on all asset classes. What is pertinent to medium/long-term investors now? How do we express these themes into a portfolio? We will be looking at i...
Discover the world of Bitcoin, Ethereum and the multitude of cryptocurrencies with LAT’s Cryptocurrency course. Dive into the history, build a solid foundation and find your footing in investing and risk management. Delivered via live, interactive webi...
Demystify buying and investing in art with our Investing in Fine Art course and become well acquainted with artists and the galleries that represent them. You’ll learn about the main players, how they operate, the fees involved and the principles of th...
There is always a high demand (and high salary) for finance skills and after completing a finance course in the UK; the main graduate employers include Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC.
There are many more other UK retail banks and building societies as well as companies dealing with investment banking and insurance banking that offer full-time and part-time employment for those with a finance degree.
Having a degree or educational history in finance fundamentals can lead to multiple types of careers within the business environment, in corporate finance and other financial services. Some of the most common career paths in finance you can choose from in the UK include:
Financial accounting looks at the financial activities and the accounting behind the organisation. A financial accountant looks at the economic stability of the company as well as providing financial information to all departments to help make decisions.
Completing a finance course in the UK will allow you to work in the banking sector and within other financial institutions, to help individuals and businesses manage money as well as access insurance, loans, mortgages etc. Other work within this sector includes advising customers with financial issues or queries, foreign currency exchange and recording transactions.
Becoming a Certified Financial Planner through a university or online finance course will allow you to work with both individuals and businesses to meet short-term and long-term goals. Working in financial management means a solid knowledge of investments and planning for things such as security, estate, tax, employee benefits, and insurance.
Working in business finance specialising in insurance will have you working to gather evidence and look at risk management, to resolve claims against insurance policies for your particular clients.
After completing a finance training course, you may decide to look at the financial analysis of investments and pensions. This type of work involves research the performance of funds as well as financial risks and liability of clients. As part of investment companies, your work would involve performance measurement, risk management and assessment as well as trading and stockbroking.
As part of working within financial markets, you would be advising individuals, organisations and beyond on tax payments, returns and help in the organisation of tax payment record.
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Whether you wish to complete a finance course in London or across the UK in the form of an undergraduate degree, postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification, there is a finance course for all types of subject areas and educational needs such as:
