CIMA Certificate in Sage 50

This Sage 50 course comprises one introductory unit and six full units, taking you from novice to well-rounded professional regarding Sage 50 accounts.

Sage Certificate Book 1

Introductory Unit

The introductory unit will show you how to navigate the course, work through the units, and set up a company and suit company requirements and Sage tax codes.

Unit 1

Within this unit, you'll learn how to manage accounts within Sage 50 using basic bookkeeping processes, from providing customer credit notes and producing and recording sales invoices to producing purchase orders, supplier invoices and customer receipts within Sage 50.

Unit 2

This unit covers more advanced Sage actions, such as creating a new bank account and bank reconciliation, bank payments, and petty cash transactions. You'll learn to transfer money between accounts and ensure everything is recorded, making error corrections where necessary.

Unit 3

In unit 3, you learn how to enter opening balances of both debtors and creditors, how to use the journal within Sage accounts and further accounting terms that are used in advanced Sage operations.

Sage Certificate Book 2

Unit 4

Unit 4 gives you a recap of how to work through the unit, which contains expert subjects such as monitoring customer credit control, processing a VAT return, and writing off bad debt. It also covers trial balances and how to manage any errors in them.

Unit 5

This unit focuses on data security within Sage 50, including how to create backups and store files securely. It also covers end-of-month reporting and how to export data to other systems.

Unit 6

In unit 6, you will cover advanced topics such as costing and budget control, including variance analysis, stock variation and stock control and project costing using cost codes and resources. You will also explore an advanced glossary of accounting terms, ensuring you are up to date with industry jargon.

Your Sage course is self-contained and will consist of self-assessments and practice exams, with one final online assessment.

You will be awarded the CIMA-accredited Sage Certificate upon completing and passing this Sage 50 course.

Total qualification time (hours)

• 40

Number of assessments

• 1

Is the CIMA Accredited – Certificate in Sage 50 online course right for me?

This course is perfect for you if you have taken an introductory online course in the Sage accountancy software and want to learn the full range of practical skills businesses require to perform accounting functions and get maximum benefit from the Sage software.

You will understand how Sage works with accounting principles and increase your ability to use the software in a business environment.

• Industry-recognised certification: from Sage and CIMA.

• Exams included: Both practice exams and self-assessments are included to ensure your readiness for the final online assessment.

• Instant access: Get started immediately and gain instant access to an eLearning portal containing study materials and knowledge checks, making it easy to take your first step towards gaining industry expertise.

• Learn anywhere: You can complete this online learning course from the comfort of your home - or anywhere else!

• Sage software: Get 12-month access to the latest version of Sage 50 accounts.

• Elevate your accounting career and earning potential: Gain recognised qualifications that can unlock job roles and boost your income.

• Interest-free payment options: We offer interest-free payment options to help you manage the cost of your training at your own pace.

• Award-winning Training Provider: We are a renowned and highly regarded Training Provider with over 630,000 students trained worldwide and over 14,509 reviews on Trustpilot.

What is Sage 50?

Sage 50 is a popular accounting software solution for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers a comprehensive suite of financial management features, including cash flow, receivable and payable management, inventory, invoicing, payment, stocks, and real-time bank statements. With Sage 50, you can also integrate other Sage products like Sage Payroll.

How do I get a CIMA certificate?

If you have accounting experience and want to become CIMA certified, you can gain the relevant qualifications through a high-quality training provider. We have a range of CIMA courses available for all accounting levels, from little to no experience all the way through to accounting professionals looking to boost their career advancement.

Alternatively, if you are new to the industry, our AAT courses may interest you. We have developed an unparalleled learning platform for our AAT students and are an award-winning provider of AAT qualifications in the UK.

Does CIMA make you a chartered accountant?

No. Holding a CIMA qualification makes you a Chartered Global Management Accountant and enables you to use the designation CGMA after your name. CGMA covers strategic management and business decision-making, which differs from Chartered Accountants (CA), which covers a broader scope of accounting responsibilities such as auditing and taxation.

How long does it take to get a Sage certificate?

This Sage 50 course takes approximately 40 hours of study time to finish, which can be spread over 10 weeks if you study 4 hours per week.

Is it easy to learn Sage 50?

If you are familiar with accounting, learning Sage 50 can be very simple, but with the right support that you will get from e-Careers, we can help you along your journey, to maximise your success.

A Sage 50 certificate boosts the credentials on your CV and supports your newfound knowledge. You likely have dealt with similar accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or SAP, so getting used to the new system is the most challenging part of the course.

Is Sage 50 being phased out?

No, Sage 50 is not being phased out. However, Sage accounts using older versions of Sage 50 may be made inaccessible over time and need to be updated to a later version.

While Sage has introduced newer cloud-based solutions, Sage 50 continues to be supported and updated with new features and enhancements.

Can I learn Sage for free?

There might be free courses online for Sage 50 software, but distinguishing important information from others can sometimes be challenging. Studying Sage with a renowned training provider like e-Careers has multiple benefits, such as knowing your materials are current and correct and gaining end-to-end support from a trusted body.

You'll benefit from our experience delivering Accounting training to over 10,000 sector professionals and our close relationship with employers and other authorities in the accounting industry.

Can I learn Sage 50 online?

Our Sage 50 course, including eLearning, practice tests and a final assessment, is fully online.

Is a Sage certification worth it?

Many employers use Sage accounting software, so with a Sage certification, you set yourself up for the best results as a candidate for potential job roles.