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Sage Line 50 Accounting / Bookkeeping Training - Fast Track If you're looking to gain competency in the world's most popular bookkeeping software, the Sage 50 Computerised Accounting course will teach everything you need to know, while helping you gain a recognised qualification. This Course is designed to provide individuals from beginner to advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and Sage 50 accounts. It is intended for individuals who aim to improve career prospects and to be able to better financial management and control of business. This course covers Level 1-3 of Sage 50 Bookkeeping/Accounting Training. Every business, no matter how large or small, is required by law to 'keep books'. Therefore, Bookkeepers play a vital role within organisations; ensuring records of individual financial transactions are accurate, orderly, up to date and comprehensive. If you are organised and methodical, like working through documents and enjoy seeing a set of figures add up properly, then bookkeeping is the career for you. What qualification will I gain? You have the choice to gain certification from one of the following awarding bodies. CERTIFICATION FROM SAGE (UK) As Osborne Training is a Sage (UK) Approved training provider, you could gain the following qualifications provided that you book and register for exams and pass the exams successfully: Sage 50c Computerised Accounting Course (Level 1) Sage 50c Computerised Accounting Course (Level 2) Sage 50c Computerised Accounting Course (Level 3) Level 1 Working with Sage 50 Accounts Program Basics. Creating Account names, Numbers & Bank Payments Financials Bank Reconciliations Generating Customers Invoices Monitoring Customer Activity Generating Product Invoices & Credit Notes Compiling & Sending Customer Statements Creating Customer Receipts & Purchase Invoices Supplier Payments Managing Recurring Entries Generating Reports & Information The Active Set-Up Wizard VAT Changes. Level 2 An overview of the Sage program Entering opening balances, preparing and printing a trial balance Creating customer records Creating supplier records Setting up opening assets, liabilities and capital balances, Producing routine reports Checking data, Entering supplier invoices Posting error corrections, amending records Invoicing, generating customer letters, entering new products, checking communication history Banking and payments, producing statements, petty cash Audit trails, correcting basic entry errors, reconciling debtors and creditors Creating sales credit notes, Processing purchase credit notes Preparing journals Verifying Audit Trail Purchase orders, processing sales orders Processing Trial Balance Creating Backups Restoring data Writing-off bad debts Level 3 Creating a Chart of Accounts to Suit Company Requirements Sole Trader Accounts preparation The Trial Balance preparation Errors in the Trial Balance Disputed Items Use of the Journal Prepare and Process Month End Routine Contra Entries The Government Gateway and VAT Returns Bad Debts and Provision for Doubtful Debts Prepare and Produce Final Accounts Management Information Reports Making Decisions with Reports Using Sage The Fixed Asset Register and Depreciation Accruals and Prepayments Cash Flow and Forecast Reports Advanced Credit Control

Use the features in project to report effectively on your plans. Course overview Duration: 4 hours Our Project – Reporting course is aimed at experienced users of Project who need to create reports in their project plans. It looks at using the different types of report in Project, exporting data to other packages, building new reports and sharing reports between projects. Experience of using Project to create and resource plans is required. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Print and PDF data from your project Use timelines Setup filters and groups Import and export data Create and share dashboard reports Content Printing and reporting Setup and Printing Creating PDFs Visual reports Using the Timeline Filtering and grouping Applying filters Applying grouping Creating your own filters and groups Importing and exporting data Importing data into Project Exporting data Creating and saving data maps Dashboard reports Using dashboard reports Creating dashboard reports Adding widgets Customising data shown

Learn a range of tools and techniques to boost your resilience and facilitate sustained performance in stressful times. Course overview The aim of this session is to equip all employees with a range of tools and techniques to boost their resilience and facilitate sustained performance in stressful times.  Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Have a deeper understanding of mental health and application of mindfulness tools Use techniques to manage anxiety and attentional control apply techniques to improve attention stay focussed on key daily goals and manage their wellbeing. Content Boost your resilience. Explain the PERMA Model. Apply tools and techniques to boost your resilience. Learn how to measure your resilience and discover where to improve. Apply resilience building techniques for Mental Health Reducing stress through mindfulness techniques. Apply tools and techniques to manage anxiety and guide relaxation. Explain the psychology of achieving a balanced connection and living with purpose. Apply mindfulness techniques for balance and flow Focusing techniques to improve productivity. Apply techniques to attention control and learn how to be fully present and in the moment. Apply practical tools and techniques to stop distraction, improve focus and manage fear and fatigue

Learn how to use Master Projects and Resource Pools to create better visibility across projects. Course overview Duration: 4 hours This course shows you how to create Master Projects allowing you to roll several sub projects into a master view. It also shows techniques to create resource pools to share resources between projects to enable you to better manage your resource teams and check resource loading. This half day course looks at how to practically do this and setup both elements. This is aimed at existing users of Microsoft Project who need to create master schedules and share resources and loadings. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Create master projects Insert and update sub projects Create a resource pool Share resources between projects Check resource loadings between projects Content Working with multiple projects Consolidating projects Linking to sub projects Setting the master project as read only Saving consolidated projects Working on consolidated projects Setting task links between projects Getting source project information Removing projects from the consolidation Sharing resources Creating a resource pool Sharing resources Opening projects that share resources Updating the resource pool Refreshing the resource pool Opening a resource pool Removing resource sharing

Learn the skills of being more confident and assertive in the workplace plus be able to influence people to do the things you would like them to do. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This ‘Assertiveness and Influencing Techniques’ workshop is interactive and practical and facilitated by a subject matter expert via a virtual platform. Exercises and breakout rooms will be used during this training. Delegates are encouraged to login from a location where they feel safe to turn on their camera, use their microphones and engage in conversations as required. Objectives  The aim of this course is to introduce delegates to a variety of influencing skills and techniques to deal with aggression and challenging situations. These skills and techniques will improve confidence and personal effectiveness when working in groups / meetings. By the end of the course delegates will be able to recognise and define what assertive behaviour is and its benefits, the impact of non-verbal communication and how to use it to enhance influencing behaviours. Content What is influencing and assertiveness? Sources of power Influencing skills and choosing the right approach When to be assertive and alternative behaviours Assertive behaviour Behavioural styles and their impact on working relationships Identifying different behaviour types; assertive, aggressive, passive Building confidence and negotiating a win/win result Developing Skills Communication skills – the language of influence and communication dynamics Different influencing techniques and when to use them The art of saying ‘No’ - having the confidence to challenge Receiving criticism assertively and assertiveness behaviour analysis The language of assertion Meeting skills Giving and receiving feedback Dealing with confrontation, aggression and challenges in a confident manner Practical Exercises and Action Planning Practical exercises will be used throughout the training and the training will culminate with the creation of a personal action plan

Understand how to effectively manage conflict and learn that conflict can be healthy and need not damage relationships. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Conflict and differences of opinion are inevitable in the today’s fast moving, complex business world, some would argue they are even necessary. This highly interactive and practical course addresses the many aspects of effectively managing conflict and will help you ensure that conflict can be healthy and need not damage the relationship. This workshop has been specifically designed to give you an opportunity to learn and test a range of influencing and conflict handling models and techniques. The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with others on a regular basis. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Utilise influencing skills to pre-empt and defuse conflict Resolve conflict by choosing the right approach Recognise the impact of non-verbal communication in managing conflict Use language skills necessary to get you message across in the ‘right’ way Present your case in a reasonable and responsible manner Identify behaviours that can help or hinder interactions with others Apply different techniques for managing conflict positively and for dealing with aggression Content Developing Influence Networking Sources of influence Influencing techniques Effective Behaviour Choosing the right approach Techniques to pre-empt or defuse conflict Behavioural styles and their impact on working relationships Triggers to aggressive behaviour Managing conflict flash points Dealing with different behaviour types Developing Skills Communication skills in conflict situations Using the right language Verbal and non verbal communications Managing our body language Your conflict management style analysis Thomas Killman Conflict Handling Instrument Working in groups Practical exercises and case studies The language of mediation Transactional Analysis Practical Practical exercises Case studies Personal action planning

Learn the skills and mindset to become a business partner, align your expertise with the organisational goals, drive growth, and shape the future of your company. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This is a highly interactive and practical course which will help you to understand the role of Business Partnering and the key skills needed to be successful in the role. The course is designed specifically to give you an opportunity to explore the role and test a range of techniques to improve your strategic working as well as your influencing and relationship building skills. This course is aimed at individuals who work cross-functionally and with other people to achieve business results and is particularly helpful for those who engage frequently with senior managers and executives. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the role of Business Partner and the benefit to the business Develop stronger engagement with all internal and external stakeholders Influence without authority Build positive relationships Handle robust conversations Be forward thinking, not reactive Act as a change agent Communicate with confidence and credibility Content Understanding the role of the Business Partner What is Business Partnering from an individual, departmental and business view Using a psychometric test to look at where your strengths are and how you can use them effectively in the role Developing Relationships Creating a powerful first impression. Communication skills Understanding different communication styles Being more proactive in developing key relationships Stakeholder engagement Presenting ideas in a confident and articulate way Understanding and developing trust Connecting with people Networking Influencing and Negotiating Influencing and persuading others Dealing with conflict and difficult conversations Becoming a trusted advisor/Business Partner Advanced questioning skills and techniques to get to the root of a problem Strategic Thinking Develop the mind-set and strategic capability to play a more proactive leading role in the business

Learn the basics of financial awareness and better understand the language used by accountants and how financial statements fit together within organisations. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours)  This workshop will provide participants with a grasp of basic financial awareness, to help them to better understand the language used by accountants and how financial statements fit together. Training is done in a jargon-free way that is aimed building attendees’ confidence in using financial terms and concepts within their organisation.  Competent financial management has many aspects, it is wide reaching and requires multiple skills but if participants work to become organised and effective in planning, these skills can be easily acquired. There is a misconception that to be a good operational manager dealing with financial decisions people must be accounting or numerical geniuses. There are basic skills that attendees can easily learn that will support them in those areas.  Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify the importance of financial management and its impact Identify the link between financial information and decision making Set, manage, monitor and review budgets Analyse financial statements Demonstrate the link between the statements, budgets and decision making. Content Financial Management Budgeting process (generic / client specific if possible) Forecasting and re forecasting process The need for accurate forecasting Accrual v cash accounting revisited Financial Objectives of the business Users of the accounts Financial Tools Depreciation and Amortisation Accruals and Prepayments Deferred and Accrued Income Costs, Opex and Capex Financial Statements The Income Statement The Balance Sheet Understanding capital employed The relationship between balance sheet and income statement The cash flow statement Profitability: gross, operating and net margins Review of client’s management information reports Building the Business Case Break even analysis Discounted Cash Flow Discount factors Net Present Value (NPV) Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Get to grips with all the features of Teams, including calls and chats, Teams and Channels and Meetings Course overview Duration: 2 hours This session is aimed at those new or self-taught users of Teams to show them the features and how to setup and use it effectively. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Use the core functions of Microsoft Teams Set up Microsoft Teams Make Calls Send Chats to colleagues via teams Set up channels Run Teams meetings Content What is Teams Teams elements Setting up your Teams Setting up audio and video Using voicemail Setting voicemail language Calls and Chats Sending individual and group chats Making and receiving calls Missed call notification Searching Teams and Channels Creating channels Channel settings Setting channel notifications Emailing channels Creating private channels Posting to channels Alerting specific people in a channel Adding files to channels Sending links to channels Teams Meetings Setting up meetings Running meetings from channels Setting backgrounds Screen sharing in meetings Handing over control Creating meeting notes Adding files to teams or meetings Using the meeting chat

Expand your Power BI knowledge and take your reports to the next level. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course is aimed at existing users who want to expand their skills to use advanced reporting techniques and use DAX to create calculated columns and measures. Participants should have either attended our Power BI – Introduction course or have equivalent knowledge. You should be able to import and transform data and create simple reports. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Import and connect data tables Create and use date calendars Create calculated columns Create and use measures Use drill down and drill through Create Tooltip pages Add and customise slicers Add action buttons Streamline your report for use in the Power BI Service Content Review of importing and loading data Importing data Transforming data Adding custom columns Creating data models Building visuals Creating date calendars Building date tables Creating Financial Year information Including Month and Day information Creating calculated columns Power Query custom columns vs DAX columns Creating DAX calculated columns Creating measures Implicit vs Explicit Measures Building measures Using DAX Common DAX functions Drill Down vs Drill Through Review of drill down Creating drill through pages Using drill through Creating ToolTips Pages Adding pages to use for Tooltips Linking ToolTip pages to visuals Using action buttons Adding images Adding buttons Setting actions Working with slicers Adding slicers Changing slicer settings Syncing slicers between pages Showing what has been sliced Setting slicer interactions Techniques in the Power BI Service Hiding the navigation bar Stopping users manually filtering