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Computerised Accounts Award Level 1

Level 1 - Introductory

Computerised Accounts Award Level 1

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.

 

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, please ask us about the arragements for this.

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 by prior agreement for a small extra fee. (Within a year of inital payment - provided the course and software are valid and supported.)

 

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There is no formal entry requirements.  As part of the enrolment process, you will be asked to sit an initial assessment.  This is to assess your suitability for the course.

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. Please ask us about the arragements for this.

 

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

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