I recently purchased this self-training package from the Register (delivered within 3 days as versus 6 weeks from Amazon) for £34 and found it a useful starter guide to Sage. It is a combination of workbooks and CD Rom. The CD Rom gives you 90 days of a training version of Sage accounts and ... Read review
Advantages: Can work at own pace Disadvantages: Not all aspects are covered
...of a training version of Sage accounts and comes preloaded with data for you to practise with.
For those who are not familiar with Sage, it is a basic book keeping package for small business owners in particular. It has a number of modules which allow you to track transactions (sales), payments and banking details. It also allows you to track VAT and calculate VAT payments.
The self training package is aimed at people ... ...sage, including how to install Sage to your computer, set up company details, create invoices, create customer data and how to perform transactions.
The only disappointing factor for me, is that not all aspects of sage are covered (for example, I would have liked some guidance in setting up staff information to track payroll, NI and PAYE details). I did manage to find out this information through a friend.
I recently purchased this self-training package from the Register (delivered within 3 days as versus 6 weeks from Amazon) for £34 and found it a useful starter guide to Sage. It is a combination of workbooks and CD Rom. The CD Rom gives you 90 days of a training version of Sage accounts and comes preloaded with data for you to practise with.
For those who are not familiar with Sage, it is a basic book keeping package for small business owners in particular. It has a number of modules which allow you to track transactions (sales), payments and banking details. It also allows you to track VAT and calculate VAT payments.
The self training package is aimed at people like me who have little or no experience with Sage. The workbooks are simply written and very easy to follow. They take you through most of the basics of sage, including how to install Sage to your computer, set up company details, create invoices, create customer data and how to perform transactions.
The only disappointing factor for me, is that not all aspects of sage are covered (for example, I would have liked some guidance in setting up staff information to track payroll, NI and PAYE details). I did manage to find out this information through a friend.
I will definitely keep the workbooks as a handy reference to Sage.
Advantages: Produces fully integrated profit and loss, balance sheet and balance sheet for funding solutions Disadvantages: Takes a bit of training and time to get used to, there are some limitations
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SageTraining
I have previously mentioned that the basics can be self taught using the manual and having a ?play? with the program. In order to use the advanced features I would highly recommend attending a Sagetrainingcourse.
This is an individually tailored course teaching the users how to use both the basic and advanced features of the program, allowing the user to use SWPC to its full potential.
The course is run over 2 days at a Sagetraining centre for £450 (including lunch (which is always very good), refreshments and all training materials). Training centres are located all over the UK including London, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Reading, Glasgow, Croydon and Leeds.
Attending a course is invaluable since it gives the user an opportunity to ask questions that are specific ...
Product Information for "Sage Self-training course" »
Reference resource
Title
Sage Instant Accounts
Series
CD-ROM Training
Media Type
CD-ROM
Manufacturer's product description
This is an ideal way to learn when and where you want. The Instant Accounts CD ROM is a CD that you install onto your PC. You will be able to learn at your own pace. It provides you with help on how to use the CD, and has bookmarks, so you can easily revisit pages of interest. It also comes with a Frequently Asked Questions section and glossary to help you with accounting terminology. This course has been designed to guide you gently through the key features of the Sage Instant Accounts program. It covers key aspects, from installation and set up, right through to operating your accounts, allowing you to become conversant at using the product.
