Sage Line 50 (and similar)

cmw1212

Does anybody know if there is anyway to learn this for free or really really cheap (I'm on JSA). I'm trying to find an office job and loads seem to ask for experience in this. I've done loads of admin jobs but they were mostly public sector and I had nothing to do with accounts/payroll anything number related.
I have got an interview with an adviser at the JC in 2 weeks to get advice so obvously will ask then but if anyone knows anything in the meantime. I'm in Manchester.

Apricot

Have you looked for you tube videos?
Tbh Sage 50 is extremely easy to use, everything is very simple to access and there is a live online help section. You could get the basics from a tutorial but without actually having a Sage package to look around yourself it might seem more difficult. I would perhaps emphasise that you have a limited knowledge of Sage 50 and am an extremely quick learner. It literally took me one day to get the hang of the basics.

Be aware some of the Sage packages are more difficult to navigate (Sage MMS for example) so don't over emphasise your knowledge too much!

THE-WIFE_3

cmw1212 wrote: »

Does anybody know if there is anyway to learn this for free or really really cheap (I'm on JSA). I'm trying to find an office job and loads seem to ask for experience in this. I've done loads of admin jobs but they were mostly public sector and I had nothing to do with accounts/payroll anything number related.
I have got an interview with an adviser at the JC in 2 weeks to get advice so obvously will ask then but if anyone knows anything in the meantime. I'm in Manchester.

Good advice from Princessleah. Also, pop into your local library and see if they have a basic book-keeping manual which will give you some idea of double entry book-keeping which is the basis of Sage, there may even be a Sage manual or try Amazon. Sage 50 is very easy to learn but get the basics in your head and it becomes easy to understand.

Mudd14

Can only agree with what has been said above. If you can use Microsoft products then you wll pick Sage up instantly. Sage has a very Microsoft feel to it.

Apart from that sorry I dont know of any cheap Sage training products. Sage offer courses themselves but they maybe more than what you are willing to pay.

DBcomp

Yes I know one company named Db computer solutions based in Ireland which provides Sage Training | Sage Courses.
They also let you know how to setup Sage line 50 in just one day and all its fundamental features.

Hammyman

There's only one problem in learning Sage Line 50 and its that you'd be expected to also have a rudimentary knowledge of book keeping to use it as part of a job.

Newbiesw

cmw1212 wrote: »

Does anybody know if there is anyway to learn this for free or really really cheap (I'm on JSA). I'm trying to find an office job and loads seem to ask for experience in this.

I was in the same situation, looking for payroll jobs, many asking for Sage experience (I had none) so I bought Sage and their training books.
This does not help if you are on JSA but I have just looked on Ebay and as well as the full kit, there are some introduction CD's from £7 to £26.
Must stress that I have not used these so it will be a case of "Buyer Beware", they may not give you all the knowledge but more than you know now hopefully?

Newbiesw