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    Whether you are a school-leaver, changing career, or looking to progress at work, our industry-recognised qualifications will open up the door to a rewarding career in accountancy and finance.

    Our qualifications combine professional exams with practical work experience, and the MIATI designation is the first thing employers look for when recruiting an Accounting Technician.

    Study with our flexible ATI Online programme, or choose our Appreticeship Programme (Online) if you are in employment or have an employer who would like to sponsor you.

    Our programme syllabus is tailored for students in both the Republic of Ireland (September and January intakes) and Northern Ireland (September intake only). Read our qualification specification and study the right programme for you.  

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    Abigail O’Regan (23) from Clonmel, a past pupil of Loreto Secondary School in the town, said she has become a major advocate for the two-year Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship, which allows students work, earn and learn. She was apprenticed to O’Gorman Brannigan Purtill and Co Accountants in Clonmel, where she now has a full-time staffed position. “The Accounting Technicians Ireland Apprenticeship is an incredible route for a student reluctant to commit to a four-year college degree. You achieve a highly regarded qualification and the two years’ work experience is something much sought after by employers”. “I would recommend the Accounting Technicians Ireland Apprenticeship to anyone with an interest in accounting. The college lectures give you the fundamentals, while the work placement allows you understand what you are learning and put it into practice immediately”. “The apprenticeship was very enjoyable. It could be challenging when trying to juggle work and study, but there is access to college and workplace mentors which is a huge advantage, and unusual. I found this resource invaluable, the mentors guide you and ensure you stay on track”. “ATI strives to put its students first and I have been in an incredibly lucky position working in a great accounting practice which has given me such a broad understanding of multiple areas of accounting.” The Accounting Technicians Ireland Apprenticeship provides an alternative for school leavers who prefer practical training to a full-time college programme - or those who started a college course and found it did not suit them. It is also an option for existing employees and mature learners who want to pursue accounting.

    Abigail O'Regan

    Abigail O'Regan, Apprenticeship Graduate

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    Study with one of our partner college and training providers based across the island of Ireland, and choose from daytime and evening courses.

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    Gain increased earning power, opportunity mobility, and in-demand financial skills with this island-wide, industry-recognised qualification for Accounting Technicians.

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    Qualify as an Accounting Technician with a two-year work-based education training programme. In this fully-funded programme, apprentices study with a local partner college and gain significant experience working with an employer, earning a salary of at least €26,325 per annum.

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    Find more information on our professional and tuition fees, as well as our stepped payment option. 

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    Prior Learning may be recognised for exemption purposes. If you think you may be eligible for an exemption, then you can apply for one during the registration process

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    The MIATI designation

    Once you have graduated from either the Diploma or Apprenticeship, you are eligible to apply for Membership, joining our 10,000+ community of practice. 

    Gain instant industry recognition by using the designatory letters MIATI, and benefit from a programme of professional development training. 

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