Sage Diploma in Payroll Management

Home Learning College has partnered with Sage to offer the Sage Diploma in Payroll Management course. Accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), this payroll 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 payroll qualification, select from the tabs below or request an information pack:
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Course Overview

Every company needs to run a payroll and understand PAYE and National Insurance. In the UK Sage instant payroll is the preferred payroll software used by businesses, from start-ups to household names.

This course will teach you how to process employees' wages and personal records, holiday pay, tax records and year end, and do it all electronically without needing to understand the complexities of payroll legislation. With the Sage instant payroll course you'll be able to apply for jobs as a Payroll clerk and could earn up to £24,000* per annum.

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Qualification

Completing the Sage Payroll course will earn you the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Diploma in Payroll Management. The ICB is a well recognised body and the largest Book-Keeping association in the world with over 150,000 members.

Your Diploma will add value to your CV by demonstrating your understanding of the Sage instant payroll package. It will also help you find your dream job, by showing a potential employer your commitment to self-development, through your knowledge of Sage.

If you are setting up or currently run your own business, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to deal with your financial requirements on a computerised system.

Sage Diploma in Payroll Management

"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

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What will I get out of this course?

A recognised Sage qualification, and the key to a brand new career 
New skills and confidence 
A better job, on better pay 
The chance to take your pick from thousands of jobs 
A training you can build on, if you decide to progress further in a 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 Diploma in Payroll Management 
Awarding Body  Institute of Certified Bookkeepers 
Attainment Level  Level 3, Diploma 
Membership Included  Yes - One year's membership 
Software Included  Sage Instant Payroll 
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'll be able to apply for jobs as a Payroll Clerk and could earn £18,000 - £30,000* per annum.

*Source: Robert Walters - UK Salary Survey 2006

Example Roles

Payroll Clerk
£17,415
Source: EEF - Manual, Clerical and Technical Pay Results Survey - Oct 07
Payroll Assistant
£20,000
Source: Average on Trovit
Payroll Administrator
£18,508
Source: Nigel Wright Salary Survey 2008

Career Development

View the career progression pathway for the Sage Payroll 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
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.

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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.

  • Salary Payments
  • Employee Records
  • Income Tax
  • National Insurance
  • Statutory Sick And Maternity Pay
  • Pensions
  • Payslips
  • Statutory Forms Including P14/60, P11, P32 And P35

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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 115 hours of study.
6 months 5 hours
12 months 3 hours
24 months 2 hours

Exams  Assignment taken at home 
Entry Requirement  none 
Study Hours  115 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry experts 
Number of Units  18 lessons 
Number of Assignments  18 

Our Sage Diploma in Payroll Management 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 Diploma in Payroll Management

Sage Diploma in Payroll Management

ICB has over 160,00 members worldwide. Their certificate in market-leading Sage payroll software demonstrates that your skills are at a globally recognised level.

10 Great Reasons to find out more today

  • Gain a recognised Professional Qualification