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ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Learn to use the world’s most popular bookkeeping software and gain a recognised ICB Level 2 Sage Computerised Bookkeeping qualification

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Who is it for?	Adult learners seeking an introduction to computerised bookkeeping skills
Qualification:	ICB Level 2 Computerised Bookkeeping Certificate
Location:	Distance Learning
Start date:	Ongoing
Duration:	120 recommended study hours – two years' tutorial support

Learn Essential Bookkeeping Principles with the ICB Level 2 Sage Computerised Bookkeeping course

Currently in use by half a million UK businesses, Sage Accounts makes the process of managing money, quotes, invoices, VAT and suppliers as simple as possible.

This introductory Level 2 Sage Bookkeeping course – accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) – teaches you to undertake everyday financial transactions in a computerised system. Level 2 Computerised Bookkeeping for Accounts is more than just a ‘point and click’ exercise; these ICB Sage Bookkeeping courses focus on the skills necessary to use Sage Accounts software in a work environment and explore the essential bookkeeping knowledge behind the software.

On completion of your ICB Level 2 Sage Computerised Bookkeeping course you will understand how the different functions relate to computerised bookkeeping and be a certified user of Sage, with the skills required to work as part of an organisation's finance team.

Learn sage from home and gain up to date expertise

Online training courses in sage allow you to study at home to become competent in essential computerised bookkeeping practice and prepare you for work as an accredited bookkeeper. This means you benefit from full Sage training without having to attend a traditional classroom environment; preparing you for work doing the books for your own business or a variety of roles in a company’s finance department.

As well as learning key theoretical concepts, ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping courses will give you a solid understanding of all aspects of Sage Instant Accounts and how to create and maintain computerised records.

On this Level 2 Computerised Bookkeeping for Accounts course you will learn all there is to know about computerised bookkeeping, including using sage accounts in business set up, how to create bookkeeping reports and bank reconciliation processes.

View a short selection of our Course Content and Sample Materials for Sage Level 2 Computerised Bookkeeping.

Course Snapshot

Level 2 qualification – comparable to studying at GCSE or higher diploma level
Accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Entry requirements: Students should have a keen interest in bookkeeping with an eye for detail. A GCSE or equivalent in mathematics is desirable, but not essential
Five books containing 11 assignments
Three exams:
ICB Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping Level 1 – sat at home
ICB Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping Level 2 – sat at home
Sage Certificate of Competency
Approximately 120 recommended study hours – as this is a distance learning course you are in complete control over how much time you commit to your studies each week
Flexible payment options
Pathway option available - take advantage of two courses in one economical package
It is essential that you have a PC with the Windows XP operating system or higher

What's Included?

Two years' unlimited tutorial support
Bespoke course materials
Sage Instant Accounts v2012 software
Mock exams
Exam fees
Exam booking service
One year’s ICB membership (required to take the exams)
24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Community
– the UK’s biggest online campus
Free Career Management Centre services
Optional NUS card - the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts

Students should have a keen interest in bookkeeping with an eye for detail. A GCSE, or equivalent, in mathematics is desirable, but not essential.

Before you enrol on a Home Learning College Course, please ensure that you have read and understood the pre-requirements below:

You have a valid UK address (students outside the UK will receive an additional postage charge).
You are over the age of 18 or have a third party payee for any financial agreement.
You have a solid grasp of the English language.
You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
You have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Community.
You are fully committed to your studies.

System Requirements

To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our Computer Compatibility and Specification Requirements.

Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost?

That’s why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider.

Pay in full now and receive 20% off the price

You can split your course fees over one or three instalments at no extra charge and still benefit from the 20% discount.

Alternatively you can choose a payment plan* that works for you:

24 months at 9.9% APR

Speak to one of our course advisers for further details.

*Any Credit Agreement you enter into will be governed by Oakbrook Finances Terms and Conditions, as provided to you by Oakbrook.

By the end of your training you will be qualified to apply for a job as a in-house Sage Bookkeeper, earning up to £30,246*.

View the Sage career progression pathway.

A separate top up course in Level 2 manual bookkeeping is available for those who wish to gain ICB Associate member status and set up as an independent bookkeeper working with sole traders.

Further benefits of membership include:

Access to the 'members only' section on the Institute's website
Notification of bookkeeping job vacancies in your area
Free technical advice line covering all aspects of bookkeeping
Free legal advice line for business and personal usage
Free access to technical and legal downloads
Free updates on changes in legislation which might affect bookkeeping
Free advice and guidance on setting up a private practice
Free information on employment opportunities which arise
Opportunity to apply for a licence to practise on behalf of sole traders
Regional meetings
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) seminars
Access to ICB Plus - Exclusive offers on professional and everyday products and services

Having gained the full Level 2 qualification, you may wish to progress to the ICB Level 3 Diploma which will take your bookkeeping skills to the next level. At that stage you can also upgrade to full ICB membership, allowing you to use the letters MICB after your name. You will also gain a license to practise on behalf of partnerships and limited companies.

Bookkeeper

£22,000*

*Source: SalaryTrack, January 2013

Course Reviews

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Apr 4

Supplementing a degree for accounting career 4

After finishing my BSC in Accounting and Finance I found it very difficult to get any accountancy jobs, as most job vacancies required a candidate to know how to use 'Sage' to do their accounts. This course was straightforward to learn and the textbooks are very user friendly. I got lots of helps from my tutors and their responses to my queries were very helpful. I am now working in accounting and I feel this course helped me get my job. Yanli Liao

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

May 22

Changing Careers. Distance Learning best way to st5

“When I first decided to change my Career I didn't have a clue what I was going to do, then I received an e-mail advertising Home Learning College and everything just fell into place. I took a course that taught me all about Sage Instant Accounts v16 which included Level I Manual Bookkeeping and Level II Computerised Bookkeeping. I passed Level I with 89% and I passed Level II with 97%. It was the best thing I have done. I had just come out of a job where I was bullied for several years and did not have any confidence, especially not enough to go to a college in town. This was the perfect solution. I have already recommended Home Learning College several times to people. It simply is the best way to study.” Karen Nunn

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

May 21

Review for Sage Computerised Bookkeeping Course5

Found home learning college ideal for me, i chose the bookkeeping couse which i realy enjoyed, i have only ever done courses at college so this was new to me, but found it ideal because you can study when best suits you, and go at your own pace, any questions you have are answered very quickly from tutors, course books are laid out so you learn a bit at a time and fully understand the subject, wich makes it very easy to understand and learn even if you have no prior knowledge of the subject. The part I particularly found very usefull was the online classes where you can ask questions and hear the subject being explained and take part in lessons. it is a worthwhile investment if you are planning on learning something new or changing careers, overall I would recommend the home learning college.Angela Parsonage

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Feb 24

Review for Bookkeeping Course - Sage Computerised5

I completed a course on Book-keeping and Instant Sage. I really enjoyed my course and with having 2 small children and one the way at home it was so much easier to do it at home in my own time at my own pace. The course books were very clear and there was always a tutor on hand to help with any queries. I liked the way everything is sent to you at the beginning of the course so that once you have completed an assignment and submitted it you can look to see whats next while waiting for your assignment to come back. The assignments are marked very quickly so that you're not waiting for to long before you can start the next part. The`course was explained very well to me before I purchased anything so I felt very comfortable paying for the course andI had no unexpected surprises afterwards. I have recommended this course to other people and will continue to do so in the future.Theresa Arnold

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Feb 23

Review for Sage Computerised Bookkeeping Course4

I completed a bookkeeping course with the home learning college and studying couldn't have been easier. I could do it all at my own pace and just upload my assignments when I was ready. The tutors would mark my paper within 36 hours and leave comments to help if I had made a mistake. The online space to chat to with fellow course students and tutors was really helpful as if you are struggling there was a chance someone else was having trouble on the same bit, the titles of the chats are book and lesson numbers so you can just search for that and get help immeadiately. The payment plan was flexible enough for me not to be out of pocket while I was studying. I am thinking about further studying and am looking at courses with hlc.Karen WIllsher

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Aug 17

Review for Bookkeeping Course - Sage Computerised4

found the Home learning college helpful. The staff are easily available for contact without harassing you. This helps with the feeling that you are progressing at your own pace. I found the course material good and as such I required minimal contact from the tutors anyway. I enjoyed the course and would encourage people to give it a tryJonathan Dale

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Aug 15

Review for Sage Computerised Bookkeeping Course3

I mainly liked the fact that it is easy to sign up, a person will contact you and even come to your house to answer any questions you might have. You then have a week or so to make sure you want to go ahead and study at Home Learning College. The whole online learning experience was new to me and I had to get used to contacting my tutor and so on.. After a while I got to know the tutors and saw that they are really helping when you want to learn. The only thing that could be improved is the amount of information given about the exams. I believe some other students would have liked to know what to expect in the exams - it does lessen the exam stress. I also find it quite expensive for an Entry Level qualification.Mihai Ghertan

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Jul 8

Review for Sage Computerised Bookkeeping Course4

After starting my new job in April 2010 (which involves partly working with the Sage Instant Accounts programme), I decided that general bookkeeping/accounts is a subject that I am very interested in. I researched studying from home online, gave my details on the Home Learning College website and I was sent information by post and contacted by telephone within days. Home Learning College dealt with my enquiry very professionally and the gentleman who came to see me was very informative. I enrolled for the course and studied level 1 manual bookkeeping (ICB) and gained 92%, then I studied level 2 computerised bookkeeping and gained 98%. The tutors are very helpful and gave excellent feedback on assignments. I would definitely recommend Home Learning College to anyone who has the self-discipline to study from home!Catherine

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Jun 27

Review for Sage Computerised Bookkeeping Course5

"i did the computerised bookkeeping" i was really happy with this course its the first time i passed something, the turtors are really helpful, and being able to pay monthly really helped me, i did the course in 4 months and now thinking about my next one,Zoe Leadbeatter

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Jun 25

Review for Sage Computerised Bookkeeping Course4

I enrolled with the HLC in Jun 2010 as I was nearing the end of my military career and wanted to gain the proper accreditation for some of the knowledge I had gained with the military. I took Level 1 & 2 in Bookkeeping and Level 3 in Payroll as a joint course on the advice of the consultant. The course books and website were easy to follow and I was at total ease throughout the course; at any time when I had a query it was answered within the hour when posted on the message board. The bookkeeping courses were completed within 6 months but could have been done quicker if I had the motivation; the payroll course was done in around 4 months. For bookkeeping I received a merit in level 1 and a distinction in level 2, and again in apyroll I received a merit. I dont think I would have achieved these results anywhere else, through the guidance and encouragement of the many tutuors I completed the courses and felt proud of the achievement.John Smith

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Sep 23

Review for Sage Bookkeeping - Great course overall4

"I am enjoying my course with the home learning college. I have found the course literature to be well set out and easy to follow. My tutor has been helpful but as I tend to do my work on a Sunday evening there is never anyone available for immediate assistance and I have to just send a message if I have a problem and wait for a response in the next couple of days. When I was revising for my exam I found that some of the questions on the practice papers did not appear to have been covered in my course but I was able to pick up whatever else I needed from these practice papers. I would certainly recommend working through both of these before taking your exam." Steph

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Oct 2

Review for Sage Courses - Fantastic Support 4

I was very pleased with the quality of the course material and found the tutors and online resources really helpful. I gained more practical experience when I completed the Bookkeeping and Payroll courses. I recommended my friends and family to use Home learning college as you can study whenever you want. Mohammed

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Oct 25

Highly Recommend Bookkeeping with HLC-Life Changer5

I was working in childcare and getting fed up so I contacted home learning college and had someone come out to discuss my options and I started a bookkeeping course. It was a 2 year course and I completed it within 11 months. I had full support form the tutor and other staff 24 7. Once I finished my course I set up my own business and it has been running for nearly 2 years and I am very busy but I work around my family so when my children go to bed I work for a few hours or when my eldest is at school. I would recommend home learning college to anyone it was the best thing I did for me and my family. I now spend time with my family instead of working 5 days a week and 9 hours a day I only do one full day a week out and the rest at home. Thank you to Home Learning College. :) Marie Tye Ne Hawkins

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Sep 14

Recommend to ALL - Excellent Tutors/Staff 5

home learning college tutors are excellent, mark your work quickly, they also give good feedback on your work they have marked. you can contact them by e-mail as well and they answer the e-mails very quickly, the on line classroom sessions the tutors take are excellent with good lectures and you can ask questions about the lesson being given and get an answer right away, but usually these lessons are extremely clear and coincise that you do not need to ask questions but the tutors always give opportunity to do so, on the whole i found the whole staff across the board very helpful and give good advice and will not fob anyone off, if something is not understood they will go over it until you do understand it, you will not be given information from the course advisors and they will not recommend you take a course unless you really need it. They will not sell you a course for the sake of getting another student to take a course if you have a qualification above what you think you need. on the whole i found the whole lot of the staff very good at what they do, honest, helpful, etc, and i have no hestitation in recommending home learning college. Catherine

ICB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

Sep 14

Basic Bookkeeping 1&2 - Highly Recommend HLC! 5

After completing two other Home Learning College courses I decided to do something more challenging and new by enrolling in the Basic Bookkeeping Level 1 and Level 2 Sage Computerised Course. Although I have found it harder than I first expected it to be, I have not regretted doing it. I can see by many of the current jobs on the market that getting one step ahead of those currently looking for work with recognised up-to-date qualifications will not only help me find suitable employment, but will also make sure that I can join a industry that support and develop my administration skills. The Home Learning College has excellent tutors who help in directing students to solve problems for themselves, so that the students’ skills and understanding of bookkeeping can be enhanced from the beginning to the end of the course. I cannot praise the Home Learning College enough. Thank you. Gillian Bassett

These reviews are sourced from ReviewCentre.com, TrustPilot.com and Home Learning College student submissions.

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