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This course is for: Managers, Trusted Advisors and Business Leaders

What is a virtual classroom?

A virtual classroom provides the same great learning experience as other ICAEW training, except one difference, you can learn from your desk.

Being delivered online makes it so much easier to access in a busy working week and would definitively recommend this type of training. The breakout rooms work really well to allow you to get to know the other participants and share experiences.

Virtual classroom delegate

The focus is on the learner and creating an enriching classroom experience that connects participants globally. Using video, learners can converse and interact with the trainer and other learners in real-time. Whiteboards, break-out sessions, polls, screen-sharing, and interactive Q&A create an immersive learning experience.

I think the virtual training format using Zoom, and the survey features, and break out rooms, really works great. I had no problems engaging with the facilitator and felt he listened to what we said, and kept the pace of the content moving steadily.

Virtual classroom delegate

Secure your place now and keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date.

How do I attend a virtual classroom?

Once you've booked your session, you will receive an email with your booking confirmation. The steps you will need to follow to attend your virtual classroom will arrive in a separate email closer to the date of your course.

About the trainers

Iain Dewson Iain is an audit-trained senior finance leader. He qualified as an ACA and took a finance career path through various industries and financial control and FP&A roles until he landed at TUI to run their global Finance Academy. He was responsible for the learning and development of over 3,500 finance colleagues in more than 42 countries, which was a radical change in direction and a real eye-opener. Spending almost six years running a global learning platform, as well as designing and delivering bespoke training programmes around the world, was a richly rewarding experience. His finance background combined with his viewpoint of looking into finance as a senior learning and development leader has given him a unique perspective. He now concentrates on finance business partner training: building relationships, turning data into insights and bringing numbers to life. "Ian was excellent." - Delegate feedback

Oliver Deacon FCA Oliver is a former Finance Director at Microsoft, an ICAEW member and a PCC Executive Coach through the ICF. He brings a refreshing and inspiring perspective to modern finance. His last team at Microsoft cut 2 days from their month end reporting work by using Power BI. He relocated back to the UK from Seattle in September 2019.

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Each 3-hour virtual classroom will include a 10-minute comfort break.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

Click here to view the full 2025 Virtual Classrooms CPD Planner.

Our public course programme is deliberately structured to encourage delegates from different organisations to participate. However, if you have six or more delegates who require development in the same area, we are able to run a more cost-effective and much wider range of courses tailored specifically to your organisation.

Organisations will have the choice to run our in-house courses online or in-person.

These are ideal for organisations seeking hassle-free, flexible and cost-effective training delivered to multiple delegates at your location of choice. Whether we use our existing materials or develop new content for your business, our expertise lies in translating your requirements into a pragmatic, interactive training programme highly relevant to your people and organisation.

To discuss in-house training for your business please email academy@icaew.com or contact us through our enquiry form

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