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(VTCT) Skillsfirst Award in Computerised Accounting for Business (Level 1) Using Sage Business Cloud
£188.00

Aimed at beginners, this qualification provides an introduction to computerised accounting software, as well as providing the underpinning knowledge of how the software is working using double-entry bookkeeping.  You also explore the responsibilities of working within bookkeeping and get to understand the principles of banking procedures.

Jointly developed by Sage UK in partnership with VTCT (Skillsfirst), this RQF Accredited Qualification could help you to become a bookkeeper, a purchase ledger clerk or a credit controller.

* 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 study four mandatory units organised across a knowledge unit and a skills unit.  These two units will give you an excellent start in bookkeeping and accounting:

  • Introduction to bookkeeping
  • Working with bookkeeping
  • Banking procedures
  • Using a computerised accounting application

You can download the course contents here

New Innovative Automarker™

This course uses our innovative Data Automarker to give you feedback as you progress through the course.

What do you get?

  • Access to Sage Business Cloud 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 with self-test activities, videos and tutorials
  • Practice simulations are available if you want to undertake some further exercises
  • Formative and summative testing that can be done in your own time at your own home

What is the study mode?

All course materials and activities are provided online by Sage Qualifications as a self-study course and can also be accessed via mobile, enabling you to study at times and locations that are convenient for you. You can also purchase a hard copy of the course workbook to keep for future reference. You will be enrolled onto the course by Sage Qualifications Ltd, who will be your course provider and is responsible for registering you with VTCT (Skillsfirst).

How long will it take?

This course usually requires 33 hours of study. You could do this in 4-5 weeks if you wanted to study one day per week. Initially, you have access to the software and portal for six months, but this can be extended for a small additional cost.

How are you assessed?

You must complete four mandatory units and earn nine credits to gain certification. To achieve these credits, you will complete self-assessments and practice tests, followed by final online assessments which can be undertaken in your own home at a time of your choice.

What qualification do you receive?

Upon completion, you will be awarded with a Computerised Accounting for Business Qualification and certification at Level One from Sage UK and VTCT (Skillsfirst).

What could you do after this course?

After completing this course, you may wish to progress to the VTCT (Skillsfirst) RQF Computerised Accounting for Business Level 2 Qualification. 

Contact us if you have any queries or questions regarding your course using the contact us form on our about us page.

Type: Accredited Qualifications, Sage Business Cloud Product Training
Course topic: Accounts
Category: FE & Apprenticeships, Schools, Private Providers, Offender Learning, Retail, Military
Level: 1