So You Want To Work in Admin or Finance

If you are considering a career in administration, accountancy, bookkeeping or other business finance roles and have had no experience in the field, you will benefit from attending this one-day course to explore the qualification options available. This course is mandatory to for everyone who has been enrolled onto the Level 2 SAGE course.

This course is a basic induction to the business admin and finance courses including: • A very basic introduction how the Sage Portal works and the skills you will need to learn to use it. • The difference between the AAT, Sage and Business Admin courses we offer - to decide which is best for you. • The mixed delivery method for the level 2 SAGE course, including online and classroom sessions. • Google Classroom and Google Meet – all courses use Google Classroom and many also use Google Meet for remote sessions and content. Please note: You will not be able to use the Sage software yourself during this course due to licensing agreements.

This course is a non-accredited course that will specifically introduce you to the remote delivery method of the Level 2 SAGE course as well as prepare you for joining the Level 1 AAT courses or Level 2 Business Administration. The day will involve you preparing to use the Google learning platform we use for all courses and will confirm if you are ready to join the course of your choice or if you would benefit from additional learning opportunities prior to the commitment of a qualification course.

Whilst there are no specific entry requirements for this course, it is expected that you will be working, at least, to an Entry 3 Level in English and Maths as you will require this to progress onto the qualification courses. English qualification certificates or an English and Maths assessment may be required to evidence this or you may be required to complete an initial assessment if you do not have these. Intermediate level digital skills will be required to complete this course. You can access a free essential digital skills course before or alongside this course. Access to a computer is not specifically necessary for this course but, as you will need one for the qualification courses, you are encouraged to bring it with you to this course. Your eligibility for course fee funding for the Level 2 SAGE qualification should be considered prior to enrolling on this free introductory course. Information about the fee policy can be found on our website or you can talk to one of our enrolment advisors to discuss your circumstances.

On successful completion of the initial assessment you will undertake during this course, you could progress onto either the Level 2 Sage, Level 1 or 2 AAT and/or Level 2 Business Administration courses. Alternatively, it may be decided that further study of English or digital skills will be required prior to progressing onto the desired qualification. Attending the course may also help you consider other career paths before you are committed to longer term qualifications. This course is free to all learners with residency eligibility but you must discuss and confirm your entitlement to fee funding for the qualification courses before enrolling on this introductory course. Additional proof of low wage or unemployment status will be required to be eligible for qualification courses. Please see the fees policy on our website or talk to our enrolment advisors for more information. Leicester Adult Education are pleased to offer a free, impartial in-house careers service to support our learners to make decisions around their future career goals and choices. We have physical and digital resources available to support you and face to face careers appointments with our qualified and experienced adviser, all of which are easily accessed once enrolled.