Study full-time with one of our Partner Colleges, and take the first step towards a rewarding career as an Accounting Technician.
With many colleges offering day-time programmes, this option for learners who would like to attend college on a daily basis.
Funded study options are available and we recommend checking in with your local college to see what funding you may eligible for.
If this sounds like the route for you, first contact your local college to secure your place on the programme.
Then register directly with ATI to book your exams and order your course materials.
Registration for our September 2025 intake is now open.
Download our Prospectus or find your local Partner College in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland below.
Our Diploma programme is delivered directly by ATI and by 40 Approved Partner Colleges throughout the island of Ireland, with options to study full-time, part-time or online depending on the college.
Tuition fees, timetables and mode of delivery will vary from college to college.
Be sure to think about which option best suits you when selecting your Partner College.
Register with ATI and pay your professional fees.
Enrol:
Enrol with your chosen partner college and pay your tuition fees.College induction:
Pre-course commencement hosted by the partner college.Tuition:
Commencing mid-September, attend lectures with your chosen college.ATI resources:
Access supplementary learning resources via the ATI Moodle platform.Recorded support lectures:
Delivered by ATI to build on learning in the classroom.MS Excel and Advanced MS Excel training:
Delivered over two sessions by ATI in partnership with the Irish Academy of Computer Training (IACT).Mock exams:
Completed via the online exam platform Cirrus and graded with feedback by your lecturers. The mock exams are invaluable in helping you prepare for your exams.Exam focus webinars:
Live, intensive exam preparation sessions, provided for each exam.
Entry requirements vary depending on your existing learner status, and whether your chosen Partner College is based in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Please Download our Prospectus for detailed information.
Alternatively, please write to us directly at [email protected], we will be delighted to help.
Exams for all Year 1 and Year 2 modules take place during May 2026 with repeat exams taking place in August 2026.
Please Download our Prospectus for detailed information.
Alternatively, please write to us directly at [email protected], we will be delighted to help.
* Equates to Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications
Taxation and Business Law
Financial Accounting and Business Management
Award: CCEA Level 4 Certificate for Accounting Technicians
Advanced Taxation and Management Accounting
Advanced Financial Accounting and Financial Data Management
Membership status: Affiliate Member of ATI
Work Practice Programme + 2 Years’ Relevant Work Experience
Award: CCEA Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians*
Membership status: Qualified Accounting Technician and eligible to become a Member of ATI (MIATI).
A wide range of financial support is available for eligible students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Student Grants for full-time students (SUSI).
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA).
Please direct enquiries to your local Intreo office.Vocation Training Opportunites Scheme (VTOS).
Please direct enquiries to your local Further Education College / Education Training Board (ETB).Fully-funded programmes available with our approved partner training centres.
Full or partial funding may be available from your employer.
Student grants are available from your local Student Finance NI office.
Full or partial funding may be available from your employer.
ATI’s Diploma for Accounting Technicians (Course ID 24131) has been registered by the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) for grant assistance registered in scope employers.
September - varies by college
Access to a computer with reliable internet connection, webcam and a microphone is a requirement for the exams.
Find out more about our qualifications, flexible study options, career opportunities in finance and how to take your next steps.
Take the next step in your career – become an Accounting Technician.
Gain a life-long advocate for your organisation.
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