Understanding the National Insurance Contributions System Certification

Understanding the National Insurance Contributions System Certification

In the UK, all employees aged 16 and over must pay National Insurance contributions, as do employers and the self-employed. However, few people understand why we make these contributions and how they are calculated.

This course will provide you with an overview of the National Insurance Contributions System, how it works, and why the amount a person pays varies as a function of their employment status.

 

You will learn:

  • What National Insurance is, and its key purpose
  • The different classes of National Insurance contributions as they pertain to employees
  • Why employers make National Insurance contributions
  • Why an employee’s pension scheme affects the amount of National Insurance their employer pays
  • How to deduct National Insurance contributions from an employee’s wages

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Understanding the National Insurance Contributions System Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course has 5 modules and should take 30 minutes. Each module takes between 15 and 45 minutes on average to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the modules.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed the course there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 80%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test the first time, they will have two further opportunities to take the test after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Understanding the National Insurance Contributions System Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 30 minutes to complete in total, plus an additional 10 minutes for each of the end of module tests.

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