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Microsoft Excel is the world's most popular spreadsheet program, learning how to use the software with Osborne Training shows that you've taken one of the best Excel training courses available. A comprehensive training course with up to date material to practice at home and during your class. You will also be provided a step by step manual of all the tricks you can do using Excel spreadsheets to gain better management reporting and budgeting skills. It is a fundamental programme for professional Accountants. Excel spread sheets are the most powerful tool, extensively used for reporting and analysis. Having advanced skills on excel can excel your career and help you to stand ahead of the competitive job market. Advanced skills on excel is a must for any potential professional accountants. You will receive an attendance certificate once you complete the course successfully. Excel Course Content Creating worksheets, formatting text Simple and complex formulas Handling rows and columns Autocomplete, using styles, headers and footers, Average, max and min functions and using charts. Use of IF Formula Summing Techniques Cell References Formula Linking Sumifs Tables and Bordering Look up References (Vlookup, Hlookup,etc) Data Validation Conditional Formatting Date & Time Formulas Charts & Graphs Protection & Security Creating Pivot Table Pivot Table Analysis

There is so much more to this free tool than just creating PDFs. Learn what else you can do for free. Duration: 2 hours This Adobe Acrobat Reader course looks at the features of the Acrobat Reader tool. Learn how to create PDF and what options you have, complete and sign and mark up PDFs. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Create PDFs from other tools Complete and sign documents Mark up PDF documents Content Creating PDFs Building PDF documents from Word, Excel and PowerPoint Working in Acrobat Home, Tools and Document Views Using the Navigation Panel and Pane Floating toolbar and Contextual menus Completing and signing documents Using fill and sign to complete forms Adding signatures Marking up documents Marking up changes Using sticky notes Using the highlighter pen Adding stamps Attaching documents and audio

Sage 50 Computerised Accounting / Bookkeeping Training - Fast Track Overview: 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 the 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. You will receive a CPD Completion certificate from Osborne Training once you finish the course. Then, you have an option to attain a Certificate from SAGE(UK) subject to passing the exams. 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

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

Develop the essential skills to begin your presentation journey. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Overview When surveyed about their greatest fears, many people cite public speaking as their first. Also, in today’s business world staff and management are expected more and more to present to an audience of some kind. Whether it’s holding a staff meeting, speaking at a business event, training or simply motivating a team, this requires continued development of presentation knowledge and skills. This workshop offers participants the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to deliver confident, meaningful presentations that influence and inspire their audiences. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Design, develop and deliver a confident presentation Control nerves during training sessions Make presentations memorable and relevant for an audience, therefore improving the opportunity for influence Deal with questions and minimise the impact of difficult situations Content Presenting with Power Why presenting with power is important How to present with power How to improve your public speaking Setting up for Successful Presentations Techniques that will help prepare effectively How to anticipate problems with presenting How to apply techniques to prepare for successful presentation Dealing with Nerves Effective preparation techniques to manage stress How performance anxiety affects you How to implement a plan to successfully deliver a presentation

Learn how to use Microsoft Project to create and resource robust project plans and how to maintain and track throughout the project lifecycle. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Our Project Planning and Control course gives you the essential skills to use Microsoft Project to build, resource and monitor project schedules. It looks at initial setup, building plans, using a work breakdown structure and managing resources through to baselining and progressing your schedule. This course is designed for new or existing users of Microsoft Project, and no previous experience of Project is required. Knowledge of planning techniques would be an advantage. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Create project schedules Build a Work Breakdown Structure Create relationships Set baselines Manage resources Set deadlines and task properties Print and report on your project Update and track project schedules Content Creating a new project Project defaults Project start date Setting default hours per day/week Setting daily working times Project timeline Building a project Creating a work breakdown structure Adding tasks and durations Estimated durations Setting milestones Recurring tasks Linking, Baselining and Resourcing Setting start dates and dependencies Task Inspector Resourcing Assigning resources Filtering available resources Baseline Setting a baseline Removing a baseline Managing resources Resource properties Dealing with over allocations Tasking information Constraint dates Setting deadline Assigning task specific calendars Task types Updating your project Completing work Completing work per resource Updating tasks Updating the project Rescheduling work Change highlighting Printing and reporting Setup and Printing Visual reports Using the Timeline Creating Dashboard reports

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

ACCA Qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors, whether they are working in the public or private sectors, practicing in accounting firms, or pursuing a career in business. The ACCA Qualification is your route to professional status. Making a decision to study ACCA courses at Osborne Training will be one of the biggest decision you would make for your career. Assessment is by external examination. You must pass all the exams to be ACCA qualified. Once you finish all exams successfully, you will be awarded with ACCA certificate. Paper F1 Accountant in Business Paper F2 Management Accounting Paper F3 Financial Accounting (INT) Paper F4 Corporate and Business Law (UK) Paper F5 Performance Management Paper F6 Taxation (UK) Paper F7 Financial Reporting (INT) Paper F8 Audit and Assurance (INT) Paper F9 Financial Management

Unlock the power of effective negotiation. Gain essential skills to navigate complex deals, build lasting partnerships, and achieve optimal outcomes. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course is designed for those who need to understand and be able to use essential negotiation skills to make them more effective in their role. Externally you maybe negotiating with suppliers, customers, regulatory authorities and other organisations. Internally you will be negotiating with stakeholders, colleagues, and team members which could be for resources, time, budget or facilities. Being able to negotiate agreements that are acceptable to all parties requires skill and is essential to maintain healthy, functional relationships. This will be a facilitated workshop designed to be flexible to achieve the desired outcome. We will achieve the objectives through a mixture of facilitated discussion, interactive exercises designed to give insight and facilitator input. During the day we will deal with the stages of a negotiation from preparation to closing. Individuals will get the opportunity to practice the skills needed to create win-win outcomes through a number of generic but realistic scenarios. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: State the principles of effective negotiation Prepare effectively for different types of negotiation Set negotiation objectives and identify what can be ‘traded’ Explain how assertiveness and influencing skills can affect outcomes Deploy appropriate strategies and tactics to achieve the best results Use different techniques to deal with difficult customers and difficult situations Content Influencing Seek first to understand, and then be understood The importance of understanding the other party’s position and how to do it The power of non-verbal communication Dealing with difficult customers and difficult situations whilst maintaining a positive relationship How to approach negotiations Identifying potential negotiations and preparing for potential outcomes Aiming for results which deliver win/win outcomes Developing a win/win mindset and behaviours Rights and responsibilities of negotiators Setting Negotiation Objectives Clarifying essential, desirable and ideal objectives Assessing the most favoured, realistic target and walk away positions The Negotiation Process The importance of preparation Creating an opening proposal Where to pitch the opening proposal Bargaining/Trading - Gaining Momentum Knowing your parameters – what can be traded? Choosing a strategy and tactics Dealing with questionable tactics and ploys Building rapport – the communication process Asking the right questions and active listening Being assertive, demanding your rights and ensuring you meet your responsibilities Closing Techniques Trial and actual closing techniques Signalling Summarising and documenting the agreement Follow up and implementation of the deal

Learn how to create fully relational databases and how to input, extract and report on data. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) Our Access Database Design and reporting course looks at the key elements to building fully relational databases and entering and extracting information from them. This course is designed for new users who need to build relational database systems. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Create a new database Create data tables Set field validation and properties Enter data and manage data Create forms Use queries to extract data Create parameter queries Create calculations in queries Build relational databases Use sub datasheets Build multi table queries Use advanced form and report design techniques Content Creating a database Creating a new database Database elements Creating a data table Setting field properties Using input masks Using input masks Validation rules Default values Setting a primary key Creating lookup fields Data entry Adding data Deleting data Quick keys for data entry Working with data Sorting data Filtering data Finding information Navigation Creating data form Creating quick forms The form wizard Amending forms Formatting Setting the tab order Entering data using forms Creating queries Creating a query Setting criteria Using the expression builder Creating parameter queries Using wildcards Using more than one parameter Using calculations in queries Adding a totals row Formatting results Adding calculations Printing and reporting Printing tables and queries Creating reports Building and amending reports Adding headers and footers Working with relational databases Relational database principles Importing data from other sources Linking information between tables One-to-one and one-to-many links Defining referential integrity Amending links Deleting links Sub datasheets Viewing a subdatasheet Removing a subdatasheet Connecting a subdatasheet Multiple table queries Deciding which tables to use Adding tables to the query Creating links between tables Setting join properties Advanced form design Field properties Creating lookup fields Adding calculated fields Applying conditional formatting Advanced report design Field properties Report properties Alternate colour bandings Concatenating fields Adding calculated fields Sorting and grouping Grouping settings Adding headers and footers Adding dates, times, page numbers