CIMA Higher Certificate in Sage 50

This CIMA higher certification course comprises one introductory unit and two full units. It explores the world of Sage accounting software in depth and builds on basic bookkeeping processes knowledge gained in the accredited Sage certificate, such as bank payments, credit notes invoices, supplier invoices, and customer receipts.

Introductory Unit

This introductory unit will explore how to work through the following units, helpful information while using Sage, customising your company's data, trial balances, and disputed items, among other topics.

Unit 1

This unit, titled 'Sole Trader Accounts and the Year End Process,' covers month-end routines, the Government Gateway, stock control, importing and exporting data, preparing for audits, accruals and prepayments, not-for-profit organisations, and more.

Unit 2

This unit's title is 'Controlling Cash, Limited Liability Partnerships, Importing Data and Limited Companies.' In it, you will cover advanced aspects of Sage 50, such as cash flow forecasts, detailed departmental budgeting, credit control, batch reporting, e-payments, limited companies, consolidation, multi-currency trading, and more. 

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

Upon completing and passing this Higher Sage 50 course, you will receive the CIMA-accredited Sage Higher Certificate.

Total qualification time (hours)

• 45

Number of assessments

• 1

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

This online accounting course is ideal for people who have extensive knowledge of the Sage 50 suite and, in addition, have an excellent understanding of accounting knowledge and principles. It is the next natural step from the CIMA Accredited – Certificate in Sage 50, so if you have already taken that, this course would be a logical step for your career development.

You will learn how to deal with complicated transactions and produce financial and management accounts by manipulating data and using the software's ability to import and export data.

• 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.

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

• 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 14,781 reviews on Trustpilot.

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 like e-Careers. We have an array of CIMA courses available for all accounting levels, from those with little to no experience to those who want to bolster their careers.

Our AAT courses may also interest you if you are new to the accounting world. 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. CGMAs cover strategic management and business decision-making, so they are different from Chartered Accountants (CA), who cover a broader scope of accounting responsibilities such as auditing and taxation.

How long does it take to get a Sage certificate?

This CIMA Accredited Sage Certificate takes approximately 45 hours of study time to finish, which can be spread throughout just over 11 weeks if you study 4 hours per week.

Is it easy to learn Sage 50?

If you are familiar with accounting, a Sage 50 certificate can be straightforward to learn. You will have likely used similar accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or SAP, so will probably find getting used to the new system is the most challenging part of the course. Taking an official Sage course gives you access to high-quality course materials, making the whole process much easier.

How long is the Sage 50 course?

This CIMA higher certificate in Sage 50 online learning course takes approximately 45 hours.

Is Sage 50 being phased out?

No, however, Sage accounts using older versions of Sage 50 may become inaccessible over time and need to be updated to a later version.

While alternative software is growing in popularity, our close relationship with employers has led us to the conclusion that Sage 50 is still very much relevant in the accounting world and a useful skill for any accountant to possess.

Can I learn Sage for free?

You may find free courses online on the Sage 50 software, but their accuracy and relevancy are hard to validate, and distinguishing important information from other information can sometimes be a challenge. Studying Sage with a renowned training provider has multiple benefits, such as knowing your materials are up to date and correct and gaining end-to-end support from a trusted body.

Studying Sage with e-Careers, you benefit from our experience in delivering Accounting training to over 10,000 professionals in the sector, and our close relationship with employers and other authorities in the accounting industry.

Can I learn Sage 50 online?

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

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.