Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping

Home Learning College has partnered with Sage to offer the Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping course. Accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), this Book-Keeping course leads to an industry and employer recognised, CV enhancing, Professional Qualification. For full Sage training course details, to find out about our unique distance learning support, dedicated Tutors and Online Student Community, and to take the first step to an ICB Book-Keeping qualification, select from the tabs below or request an information pack:
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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 £27,050* per annum.

The course material includes Sage Instant Accounts.

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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."

Sue Shield
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.

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.
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What will I get out of this 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 

What's Included

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  Up to 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 - One year's membership 
Software Included  Sage Instant Accounts 
NUS Membership  Optional NUS Extra Card - The definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts 
Exam service  Comprehensive exam booking service 
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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

Career Development

View the career progression pathway for the Sage Computerised Book-Keeping course.

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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
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Student 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.

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Student Testimonials

Many thousands of Home Learning College students succeed in their studies with us every year. Their success is proof that home learning can really make a difference to your life. Not long ago they were in exactly the same position as you, wanting better promotion prospects or a new career.

Setting their sights on a qualification that would get them where they wanted to be, they found their motivation to study. Today they are working in all sorts of exciting and rewarding careers throughout the UK - and worldwide. Here you can hear about their experience of qualifying for a new career with Home Learning College.

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Study Plan

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

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

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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 6 hours
12 months 3 hours
24 months 2 hours

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  6 

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

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System Requirements

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

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Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping

Sage Certificate in Computerised Book-Keeping

Achieve a professional qualification in using Sage software accredited by the ICB, the world’s largest and fastest growing bookkeeping institute.

10 Great Reasons to find out more today

  • Gain a recognised Professional Qualification

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