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SAGE BOOKKEEPING (COMPUTERISED) - LEVEL 1 AWARD

Awarded By: SAGE
Level: Level 1

This Level 1 qualification provides you with an introduction to computerised accounting software, bookkeeping and banking procedures. It is ideal if you are keen to develop a basic understanding of computerised accounting with a view to moving into a Bookkeeping, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Payroll Administrator, Credit Controller or similar role.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

As part of the course you will study a range of knowledge units where you will explore banking and petty cash, sales invoices, trial balances, manual bookkeeping and much more.

You will have the opportunity to undertake practice simulation tests, before completing final assessments, which will be undertaken online. A final assessment must be completed for each area of study and at the end of the programme.

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

You will be taught in the classroom by a tutor with learning and assessment undertaken via the online SAGE platform. 

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment methods for all modules is via the completion of final unit tests and an overall final assessment. These will be undertaken online.

You will receive regular tutor feedback with advice on how to improve throughout your studies.

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

Once you have achieved this qualification you could go on to be employed as a:

  • Bookkeeper
  • Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Credit Controller

Or you may own your own business and wish to do the accounts yourself.

Alternatively, you may choose to progress your studies further with a Level 2 qualification.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

Throughout your time on the course you will have free access to the SAGE online learning platform.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This qualification does not require you to have any prior accounting qualifications but you should have an interest in learning more about computerised accounting software and its application. Learners are also required to have achieved English Level 1 or working towards achieving this qualification. 

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