Specialised Learning

Specialised Learning will bring learning to life in a practical and engaging way.

What are the benefits of Specialised Learning?

Tailor learning to your career goals
Personalise your experience, tailoring learning to your role and career goals
Develop your technical and professional skills
Stay at the cutting-edge of the profession with regularly updated content
Grow a lifelong learning mindset, preparing you for ICAEW membership
Interactive e-learning content brings learning to life in a practical and engaging way

What is Specialised Learning?

Specialised Learning complements the exams and professional skills and experience elements of the ACA. Hosted on an interactive e-learning platform, Specialised Learning content will feature a blend of interactive activities, quizzes, videos, voice recordings and articles.

Over the course of your training agreement, you will need to complete a minimum of 30 units of Specialised Learning. One unit equates to approximately one hour of learning, with courses ranging from one to three units each.

With a wide range of content available, you and your employer will be able to choose the units you complete, tailoring your learning to your role and sector.

You will receive personalised feedback as you progress through each course, with your progress being captured in the Specialised Learning Platform and your online training file.

Specialised Learning course categories

Courses will be available across four broad categories:

Specialised technical content

This content builds on the technical aspects within the ACA exams, providing deep dives in areas such as tax, financial reporting and sustainability.

Professional skills content

This content supports skills development, such as communication, curious thinking, project management and report writing.

Sector specific content

This content gives you the opportunity to specialise in particular sectors, ranging from farming to financial services, charities and the public sector. A suite of courses will focus on specific areas within these sectors, such as accounting, tax and other key areas.

Emerging issues and updates

This content will be updated regularly, providing real time relevant updates on key matters, covering topics such as tax updates, audit reform, sustainability and new corporate reporting standards.