I am thinking of completing some book keeping training. I have had a look at the institute of certified book keepers website and plan on studying myself at home for the level 1 certificate in basic book keeping as I have no experience. I don't want to spend a fortune so was going to just use the book they suggest and then take the exam at home myself. Has anyone done this and how did it work? Would I be better off doing a course and if so which one (it would have to be at home as I can't commit to a college course).
If it goes well I am considering whether there would be a possibility for me to be self employed as a book keeper. Does anyone do this and could you give me some idea of what you would earn (if that's not too cheeky!)
Thanks