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Learn the core skills of computerised accounting and bookkeeping using Sage 50, one of the most widely used accounting systems in the finance industry.
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Guided Learning Hours (11)
Number of Modules 03

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Guided learning hours are the recommended time for completing this course, including study materials, assessments, and tutor-supported learning.The Sage 50 Computerised Accounting & Bookkeeping – Level 1 course is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to learn accounting from the ground up. It is accredited by ImperialCert and iAP, two recognised accrediting bodies that give learners confidence in the quality of their qualification.
This Sage 50 Bookkeeping course focuses on core computerised accounting skills, including handling customer and supplier accounts, recording transactions, carrying out bank reconciliations and producing management reports, all practised directly within Sage 50. It is designed for managers and team leaders, business owners managing their own finances, and beginners considering a career in finance or bookkeeping. Completing the course gives you a solid, practical foundation to build a finance career or manage business accounts with confidence.
Beyond building immediate practical skills, this Accounting and Bookkeeping course also supports a wider path of academic and professional progression. Learners who complete the course are well placed to progress to the next level of Sage computerised accounting training, apply their skills toward a recognised bookkeeping qualification, or build steadily towards a full accounting or finance qualification over time.
Studying this Level 1 Sage 50 Computerised Accounting & Bookkeeping qualification offers learners far more than a certificate. It builds genuine confidence working with industry-standard software, strengthens both theoretical understanding and hands-on practical ability, and equips learners with skills that employers in the finance sector actively look for. With lifetime of access and a trial version of Sage software included, the course also gives learners the time and tools needed to practise thoroughly before applying their skills in a real finance role.
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Course Highlights
Learn the foundations of accounting using computerised software to make your work more efficient
Handle customer and supplier accounts the way employers expect in a real finance role
Practise on real business scenarios, including two full company case studies
Finish with a recognised certificate accredited by ImperialCert and iAP
What Sets This Course Apart?
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Learning Outcomes
Understand the foundations of accounting and how to apply them using computerised software
Set up nominal codes, chart of accounts and manage the double entry concept in Sage 50
Record sales invoices, purchase invoices, credit notes and bank transactions accurately
Carry out bank reconciliations and produce end-of-month reports
Course Resources
Three structured modules covering the full basics of computerised accounting
Practical, task-based learning using real business scenarios
Includes a mock exam and a final exam to test your understanding
Trial version of Sage software provided so you can practise what you learn
Entry Requirements
Learners must be over 18 years of age
A basic understanding of the English language, Maths and ICT will be beneficial
No prior accounting experience is required to begin this course
Learners should be prepared to complete practical exercises using the Sage 50 trial software provided with the course.
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Skills Gained
This course is designed to take you from the basics of accounting through to practical, hands-on experience with Sage 50, so you finish with skills you can use straight away.
Set up and manage nominal codes, chart of accounts and customer and supplier records in Sage 50
Record sales invoices, purchase invoices and credit notes accurately using the double entry concept
Process bank and petty cash transactions, and carry out bank reconciliations with confidence
Generate customer, supplier and end of month reports to support financial decision making
Course Curriculum
3 Modules
57 Lectures
11 Guided Learning Hours
ImperialCert & IAP
ImperialCert is the programme quality assurance division of Imperial Learning Ltd, responsible for reviewing and endorsing education and training programmes against applicable quality standards. It evaluates areas such as programme structure, learning materials, assessment methods, delivery approaches and provider systems, providing learners and stakeholders with confidence that programmes have been independently reviewed and designed to support a high-quality learning experience.
International Awards for Professionals (iAP) is an independent UK-based education and training quality assurance organisation that provides accreditation and course endorsement services to education and training providers worldwide. It reviews programme quality, including course content, learning outcomes, assessment methods and delivery standards, helping providers demonstrate their commitment to effective learning and high-quality education.

Course Advantages
Learners benefit from additional support services that make study more manageable and rewarding.
Learn at your own pace with lifetime course access
Study through professionally narrated e-learning modules
Gain both theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience
Practise using a trial version of Sage software before working with real accounts
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Method of Assessment
Assessment Format
Includes a mock exam to help you prepare
A final online multiple-choice assessment marked automatically at the end of the course
Instant results, so you know straight away whether you have passed
Passing the final assessment is required to receive your ImperialCert & iAP accredited certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Sage 50 Computerised Accounting & Bookkeeping – Level 1 Certificate, accredited by ImperialCert and iAP (International Awards for Professionals).
Meet the Tutor

Giada Baldi
Giada Baldi is a CIMA-qualified accounting tutor based in the United Kingdom, known for her organised, creative and proactive approach to teaching. With strong expertise in finance and accounting, she uses her professional knowledge and teaching experience to support learners in developing their understanding and skills. She also provides tailored CIMA lessons designed around the specific learning needs of each student.
Giada holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics from the University of Florence and has strong knowledge of accounting software.
Career Progression
Once you complete the Sage 50 Computerised Accounting & Bookkeeping – Level 1 course, you can explore a wide range of job roles in the finance and accounting sector.
Senior Accountant
$50,800 Approx./pa
Junior Accountant
$36,830 Approx./pa
Finance Assistant
$34,290 Approx./pa
Academic Progression
Successful completion can provide a pathway to further study and career development in accounting and finance.
Progress to the next level of Sage computerised accounting training
Apply your skills toward a recognised bookkeeping qualification
Build toward a full accounting or finance qualification over time
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