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Skillsfirst Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business (Sage)
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This course is suitable for those who are new to an office environment, going self-employed or looking to retrain for an accounting/bookkeeping role and have completed the Introduction to the Level 1 Accounting Software course.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Use Sage to set up accounts
• Account for payments and receipts
• Produce basic reports showing information entered
• Keep information safe and store data within Sage
• Fundamentals of Bookkeeping
• Obtain a recognised qualification


This course also includes access via the Sage portal to Sage Accounts 2021 for 180 days.

Open Entry Requirements

The Skillsfirst Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business is suited to learners who are interested in an introduction to accounting qualification.

Open What Will I Need?

You will need access to a Laptop.
This course will be delivered online using Skype / Teams. You will need access to the internet and an Email account. Your teacher will contact you via Skype/ Teams/ Email, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions across the County. You may be given tasks to complete at each session and online demonstrations.

Open Assessment Methods

The Skillsfirst Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business consists of two elements - a knowledge assessment and a skills assessment, both are assessed online at home.

Open What Will I Achieve?

Upon Successful completion of a home based Sage Portal Assessment you will achieve the Skillsfirst Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business

Open Progression

On successful completion of this course you can progress to Level 2 Computerised Accounts for Business, level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping, Level 1 or 2 in Computerised Payroll or AAT level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Those wishing to move onto level 2, must have a level 1 literacy & numeracy qualification, & preferably be working towards level 2.

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15126LR
24/05/2021
26/07/2021
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Monday
225.00
Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
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