Course Details
- Course Code: N/A
- Location: Online
- Duration: 4 hours
- Cost: £50.00
- Qualification: Finance Essentials (Lightning Skills Bundle) Certificate
Further Details
- Course Access: Lifetime
- Exams Included: Yes
- Compatibility: All modern browsers and devices
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Includes the Following Courses
Finance Essentials (Lightning Skills Bundle) Certificate
Money and finances are an important part of life, whether at work or at home. It is essential to develop some core knowledge about finances. Improving your financial literacy means that you will be able to determine good and bad financial decisions with your own finances as well as at work in a financial role.
The Finance Foundation Certificate comes in two separate parts. Each course bundle is intended to complement the other and offer you a different look at financial topics. In this course bundle, Finance Foundations Certificate 2, you will focus on many topics involving workplace and employee finances.
Having a solid understanding of the employee payroll process and how to efficiently run the system will give you a competitive edge in any industry.
It is also important to keep on top of your own personal finances and this course will cover what you need to know in detail. Keep reading to find out the benefits of taking this course, as well as the things that you will learn throughout it.
You Will Learn:
- How to use everyday skills such as problem solving and ethics to be an effective manager of your personal or business finances. Using transferable skills in this manner is the perfect way to become versatile and easily adapt to problem solving with your finances.
- How to run payroll and how exactly payroll systems work. Whether you are a manager or a subordinate, it’s essential to understand exactly how payments are made to avoid mistakes or unnecessary confusion in the workplace.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- You will have access to seven courses, each dedicated to giving you a comprehensive understanding of a different Finance Foundation topic. By the end of this course bundle, you will be well-versed in several new areas of finance.
- The bundle is designed to help you improve your financial skills and knowledge as quickly and efficiently as possible. There is no wasted time, you will learn the most important topics and gain knowledge in some valuable areas.
- You will be able to deepen and focus on some skills that you already have, and it is a great way to prove that you are committed to self-development and learning new skills.
- You will be able to improve your CV upon completion of this course bundle. This can show potential employers that you not only have these skills, but also that you are dedicated to learning about finance.
Course Modules/Lessons
Problem Solving Certificate
The Importance of Ethics Certificate
When Employees Pay Less than the NIC Certificate
The Financial Services and Markets Act Certificate
Personal Finance Certificate
How to Run an Efficient Payroll Certificate
Payroll Systems the Basics Certificate
Example Certificate





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FAQ's
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Who can take the Finance Essentials (Lightning Skills Bundle) Certificate course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The Finance Essentials (Lightning Skills Bundle) Certificate Course consists of 7 courses:
Each course consists of between 1 and 1 individual modules.
Modules can take from 20 to 90 minutes to complete. You are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. -
Do I have to study the courses in a certain order?
No. You can study the courses in any order you choose. If you want to, you can do one module from a course and then move on to the next course. -
Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move! -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Yes. Once you have completed all of the modules for each course there will be a multiple choice test.
The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for each test is 70%. -
What happens if I fail the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course. -
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more). -
How can I pay?
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal. -
How long after payment can I begin the course?
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process.
We will also send you an email confirming your login details. -
How long does it take to complete the Finance Essentials (Lightning Skills Bundle) Certificate course?
We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total. -
How long is my certificate valid for?
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

