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Study accredited professional qualifications online, on your own schedule.
As StaySharp is founded by BPP, you'll benefit from approved BPP learning resources including videos, study notes and reading materials.
Sign up today and get access to all our materials with our free 14-day trial on our monthly subscription plans.
CIPD subscription includes data and coaching materials, and videos of real-life situations with advice on handling them.
Access to BPP’s Achievement Ladder to progress you to exam and assessment success.
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StaySharp is an approved tuition provider for professional bodies including CIPD, ACCA, CIMA and AAT. So whether you’re looking to take your next steps up the ladder or considering a career change, we offer a range of qualifications across HR and accountancy.
The CIPD is globally recognised for its ongoing research, experience and expertise in organisational learning and development. A CIPD qualification will open the doors to new opportunities in HR and L&D.
Gain the business acumen and know-how needed to become a forward-thinking finance professional with this globally recognised qualification from The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Trusted and respected by employers worldwide, a qualification from the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians will prepare you for a successful accounting and finance career.
The CIMA Qualification is among the world’s most recognised finance qualifications. It sets the standard for management accountancy training and, once completed, you’ll be awarded with Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status.
HR, accountancy and finance
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Save time and money, and study by your own rules, with flexible online training courses in human resources, accountancy and finance.
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice will give those aspiring to or embarking on a career in people practice the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to succeed.
Level 3 Certificate in People Practice
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The CIPD is globally recognised for its ongoing research, experience and expertise in organisational development. A CIPD qualification will open the doors to new opportunities in HR and L&D.
Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
The ACCA Qualification is designed for those who already have some experience in finance and are looking to progress to more senior roles or become a Chartered Certified Accountant.
Chartered Certified Accountant Qualification
Association of Accounting Technicians
AAT’s qualifications are one of the simplest ways to study accountancy online. Perfect for those with no previous experience, these courses ensure you have a solid understanding of the main principles of accountancy.
Chartered Certified Accountant Qualification
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The CIMA Qualification is among the world’s most recognised finance qualifications. It sets the standard for management accountancy training and, once completed, you’ll be awarded with Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status.
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
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The smarter way to study for professional qualification exams and assessments
StaySharp was founded by BPP - one of the world’s leading professional education providers. With 24/7 access to exam-focused practical resources, along with expert support from our team of tutors, we’ll help you gain the confidence you need to pass your exams and assessments, without having to compromise on your independence.
One of the world’s leading professional education providers.
Enjoy access to your entire chosen syllabus as soon as you sign up.
Easily pick up where you left off with our library of resources.
Learn at a time that suits you with the StaySharp mobile app.
Get access to a team of tutors with our live chat functionality.
Put your knowledge to the test with our bank of past assessments.
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What students say about StaySharp
I chose StaySharp, because of the independent learning, and the fact that it is online. I did some research and could see that the reviews from previous students were very good. I am thoroughly enjoying the course and love the fact that I can jump in any time I want. The StaySharp learning platform is very easy to navigate and makes it easy to pick up where you left off. I also enjoy that the live sessions are recorded which enables you look back on them, or, if you miss them, you are still able to get all of the information.
Staysharp was the most affordable platform offering a CIPD Level 5 with a monthly plan available for the students. The course is great and I can work it out around my current job role as an HR Officer. The course can be really comprehensive and the fact that live webinars are available it makes it even better. The learning platform is really good, you can access it from the PC and smartphone with loads of interactive slides.
Fantastic service at a brilliant price point. Great user-friendly service and designed really intuitively. BPP's material design, study plan and live lectures are easy to learn with and let you go at your own pace - they even have recommended time to spend on each 'step' as you go which makes planning in the run up to exams easy. I have also studied with Kaplan online and would say BPP/StaySharp is superior, there is a lecture for every topic so you are not left in the dark with explanation. Couldn't recommend enough, especially at the price point too - rather than paying a lump sum to a study provider, you can almost 'spread the cost' month to month.
So far I'm impressed with what I have seen. I can dip into the study material across all AAT modules which is exactly what I need. I am aiming for level 4 but sometimes I need to get back to basic stuff to refresh my memory. Other providers want you to follow their set menu. A la carte is best.
Just what I was looking for....can't go wrong with this one.... I am certain. I am so happy and excited to have subscribed to StaySharp....There are many learning providers who operate on a subscription basis in the market....but what stands out most with Stay Sharp is the high quality content, easy to follow and exam focused study sessions with achievement ladders to help and revise your progress through your journey towards each paper and access to the entire gamut of 14 ACCA papers at a competitive and reasonable monthly cost from one of the most reputable learning providers - BPP.
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Frequently asked questions
StaySharp is part of the BPP Education Group. By studying with StaySharp, you'll benefit from approved BPP learning resources including videos, study notes and reading materials.
Our courses ensure you have everything you need to pass your assessments or exams. With your own online portal, you’ll progress through your studies, measuring performance and testing your knowledge as you go. The platform also highlights personal areas of improvement, so you know where to focus your time.
You get access to all papers in ACCA and AAT or all modules within in CIPD Level as part of your subscription.
At the end of the 14-day free trial, a recurring monthly payment will be taken from your confirmed payment method. You can manage your subscription within your account and can cancel at any time.
You’ll always have access to the most recent content. We’ll update your content every year in line with syllabus changes. We’ll also prompt you to download your latest progress data ahead of any update, so you can review previous step attempts if you need to.
Yes - our courses are all online. You can study from anywhere, at any time.
However, if you are studying an accountancy and tax qualification (AAT, ACCA or CIMA), you’ll need to go to your nearest exam venue to sit your exams. Please visit the relevant professional body website to find out more about exam venues in your region.
To be able to participate fully in the StaySharp programme, you’ll need to have your own device to access online learning materials, carry out activities and take assessments.
StaySharp minimum specifications are for a PC, laptop, or any smart device (including tablets and Chromebooks). Any device must have WiFi connectivity and use a modern browser (listed below).
Memory
Windows OS: 4 GB RAM
macOS: 4 GB RAM
Hard drive
Windows OS: 10 GB of available disk space
macOS: 10 GB of available disk space; HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended) or APFS
Operating system
Windows 10 (64bit)
MacOS - The new version of macOS and the previous two versions as of the time of publication October 2020
Display
Windows OS: 1280 x 768 screen resolution
macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution
Graphics
Windows OS: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
Mac OS: No specific graphics requirements
Browser
Google Chrome Latest Release (preferred browser)
Microsoft Edge Latest Release
Apple Safari 12.1 Latest Release
Firefox Latest Release
There are no financial tie-ins or upfront costs - just a simple monthly subscription that gives you full access to all the resources you need to study for your qualifications. You can cancel at any point by following these steps:
1. Login to your account
2. Click ‘Subscriptions’ and then ‘Edit’
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you will see the option ‘Cancel Subscription’
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