Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping

Our Sage Computerised Book-Keeping course has been written in association with Sage, and leads to an industry recognised Book-Keeping qualification. Click on each of the tabs below to find out more about this course, the Sage qualification, our Tutor support and unique Online Student Community.

Course Overview

This course will enable you to gain a general Book-Keeping qualification, while offering an introduction to Sage - the accountancy software now used by over half a million UK businesses.

As well as learning the essential principles of Book-Keeping, it also provides an introduction to Sage Instant Accounting Solutions.

You need no prior knowledge of Book-Keeping, but by the end of your training you will be qualified to apply for a job as a Sage Book-Keeper - the kind of job that could easily pay you up to £35,000* per annum.

Your course materials include the latest version of Sage software.

Qualification

At the end of your course you will be ready to take the Sage Certificate of Competency.

"Sage is delighted to be working in partnership with Home Learning College on this exciting course for the home study market. With this course students can be assured of a comprehensive study experience and transference of practical, career-enhancing knowledge through the provision of expertly designed course study books and dedicated student support and guidance."

Malcolm McClen
National Training Manager, Sage (UK) Limited

Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping

You will also be ready to sit The Institute Of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Certificate (Level II), awarded by the Institute of Certified Book-Keepers the largest Book-Keeping association in the world with over 150,000 members. Alternatively you can sit the Oxford and Cambridge Certificate in Book-Keeping.

The paper is sat at home and will be followed up with a telephone interview from the ICB.

On completion you can upgrade to Associate member and use the letters AICB after your name.

Study Plan

Your course material will cover a wide variety of topics and subject.

This course is split into two parts - Manual Book-Keeping and Computerised Book-Keeping.

  • Recording Income & Expenditure
  • The Bank Account
  • The Analysed Cash Book
  • Business Documents
  • Day Books
  • Introducing VAT
  • Calculating Profit and Loss
  • Double Entry Book-Keeping
  • Credit Transactions
  • VAT Registered Businesses
  • Sales Ledger
  • Purchase Ledger
  • Cash and Credit Transactions
  • Invoices
  • VAT Returns
  • Trial Balance
  • Stock Listings
  • Financial Reports
  • Profit and Loss
  • Balance Sheet
  • Final Accounts

Read the Sage Computerised Book-Keeping course contents.

Study Details

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 120 hours of study.
6 months 5 hours
12 months 2 hours
24 months 1 hour

Exams  Level 1 exam sat at home Level 2 online exam at home 
Entry Requirement  none 
Study Hours  120 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry expert 
Number of Units  21 topic areas 
Number of Assignments 

Our Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping material is written by experts.

Read Sage Computerised Book-Keeping sample course material.


System Requirements

To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our software system requirements.

What's Included

All Inclusive Package  Yes - no hidden extras 
Low Monthly Repayments  Affordable repayments over 24 months 
Personal Dedicated Tutor  Yes 
Qualified Tutor  Yes - in subject matter and in distance learning 
Tutor Support Period  2 Years 
Online Forum  Yes - 24 hours a day 
Email contact  Yes 
Phone contact  Yes - within course tutoring hours 
Student Newsletter  Yes - online Newsletter 
Student Award Scheme  Automatic entry into the scheme 
Guaranteed Success  Yes - Certificate on completion 
Qualification  Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping 
Awarding Body  Institute of Certified Bookkeepers 
Attainment Level  Level 2 
Membership Included  Yes - with access to ICB newsletters 
Software Included  Sage instant Accounts 

Student Community

Once you're a member of our Virtual Learning Community you can tap into a great deal more – anywhere and anytime:

Our unique Virtual Learning Community delivers a more involving study experience and greater student success rates. Once registered you'll be able to:

  • Meet and chat with any of our 65,000 students
  • Participate in online discussion boards
  • Set up and manage your own Personal Study Area
  • Interact with your Tutor
  • Access your assignments and course materials
  • Participate in interactive quizzes and e-assessments
  • Watch video-casts and download online tutorials
  • Access a library of user generated content
  • Access additional learning tools
  • Access anywhere 24 hours a day
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.

Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community. Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you’ll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.

Careers

At the end of your Home Learning Course, and with the qualification you want under your belt, the door to a new career is close at hand.

With this course you will be able to apply for jobs as a specialist Sage Book-Keeper and could earn £13,000 - £20,000* per annum.

*Source: Hays Accountancy and Finance Salary Guide 2007

Example Roles

Sage Book-keeper
£27,050
Source: IT Jobs Watch
Application Consultant/Support
up to £40,000
Source: IT Jobs Watch
Purchase Ledger
£22,000
Source: Average on Trovit

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Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping

Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping

With this course students can be assured a comprehensive study experience which will prepare them for any Book-Keeping role

What will I get out of the course?

  • A recognised industry qualification
  • New skills and confidence
  • Higher earnings potential
  • New job opportunities
  • An even stronger CV
  • A strong foundation for a successful Book-Keeping career

Test your Book-Keeping Knowledge

Take our interactive test and see how much you know about Book-Keeping
Take our interactive test and see how much you know about Book-Keeping

10 Great Reasons to find out more today

  • Gain a recognised Professional Qualification
  • Wide range of courses
  • Dedicated 1:1 Tutor support
  • No previous knowledge required
  • Learn from home at your own pace, no classes to attend
  • Continue earning while you learn
  • Clear, easy to understand course material, written by experts
  • Access our Online Student Community and interact with 65,000 other students
  • Study for a new and rewarding career
  • The experience of the UK's leading home study college
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