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Sage - Introduction
Funding area Vocational
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
This course is for those who have some computer literacy and are able to type confidently. It would be preferable if you have some experience of keeping accounts, either manual and/or computerised accounts.
Your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, including one to one guidance and group critiques to support you in achieving your goals. The course will be taught in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, which will try to cater for your individual needs.
After demonstrating the principles, your tutor will then guide, advise and assist and you will be encouraged to investigate the program to gain a greater understanding.
Your tutor will provide feedback throughout the day. You will complete an end of course evaluation.
If you have a disability and think it may affect your learning in the classroom, or using any of our other services, please speak to us in confidence as soon as possible. We will discuss options with you and do our best to provide the appropriate support.
Is this course for me
This 'Sage - Introduction' one day course in Canterbury will introduce you to the capabilities of this powerful program.
Topics will be tailored to the students attending the session but may include:
- Toolbars/screen layout;
- Restoring/rebuilding a back-up;
- Creating purchase and sales accounts;
- Credit entries;
- Payments and receipts;
- Creating capital;
- Nominal ledger;
- Sales/purchase ledgers;
- Bank/financials;
- Stock/VAT reconciliation/year end.
There is limited parking available on site. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch but please note that refreshments are not available. You may wish to bring your own refreshments and a packed lunch.
**Please Note: This course will provide general information regarding the program. Whilst your tutor will try to answer specific questions we will not have time during the day to discuss specific areas of interest, for example, the Construction Industry Scheme.**
**Please Note: The version of Sage used is likely to be the most up-to-date one available and no more than 3 years old.**