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Level 1 is suitable for absolute beginners to build confidence in learning how to deal with customers, suppliers and banking transactions. You get a chance to explore the software, learn quick keys, tips on how to process data accurately and how to check your entries are correct.

Aimed at those who are new to accounting and bookkeeping, this course provides the perfect starting point to learn how to carry out various finance and administration duties using computerised accounting software.

Sage have developed the course to give you the most up to date skills required by employers. The course will help you to enhance your employability, or run the finances of your own business and can easily be converted to an accredited qualification upon completion.

* Once you have purchased this course - Please allow up to 24 hours in order to receive your login details. Usually this is much sooner, and there are occasions that the email may go into your junk folder.  If you do not recieve an email from us please let us know via the contact form on our website.

What subjects are covered?

You will learn how to:

• Deal with customers and suppliers
• Add new accounts to sales, purchase and nominal ledgers
• Process data, bank transactions, invoices and credit notes accurately
• Produce management reports

You can download the course contents here

What do you get?

• Access to Sage 50cloud Professional software and course materials for six months. 
• Enrolment on to the Sage Qualifications e-learning Portal, where you will be able to access all online learning materials, including formative and practice simulations.

What is the study mode?

All course materials and activities are provided online as a self-study course. The materials can also be accessed via mobile, enabling you to study at times and locations that are convenient for you.

How long will it take?

The course usually requires four hours of study per week for a period of six to eight weeks. Initially, you have access to the software and portal for six months, but this can be extended for a small additional cost. (Within a year of inital payment - provided the course and software are valid and supported.)

How are you assessed?

You will complete self-assessments and a practice test, followed by a final online assessment.

What qualification do you receive?

Upon completion, you will be awarded with the Computerised Accounting Level 1 Certificate by Sage UK.

What could you do after this course?

After you have successfully completed this course, you may wish to progress to the Computerised Accounting Level 2 Course and the Computerised Accounting Level 3 Course, or complete an RQF (Regulated) - Accredited Qualification.

Further Information

Sage software is not compatible with Windows XP or Apple devices - unless you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple's Boot Camp utility.

This software will not function on the same device if there is a full version of Sage50c also installed. Please ensure that you have another device in order to download the student software if this is the case.

There is a link to further technical requirements for this software:

https://my.sage.co.uk/public/help/askarticle.aspx?articleid=13689