Sage Pastel Partner Processing Course

This is the entrance level course and is most suitable for persons wanting to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a bookkeeping function without needing to perform supervisory bookkeeping tasks.

You should choose this course if:

• You will be processing transactions on the Pastel system.
• You don’t need to be able to setup new companies on the system or generate reports.
• You don’t need to generate reports for VAT Returns.
• If you are planning to study either Intermediate or Advanced Pastel in the future, then it is better to register for the Intermediate course as it includes everything from this course and more.
• However, if you are under budgetary constraints then this is a great starter course which will allow you to obtain an official Sage Pastel Certificate.

Sage Pastel Partner Intermediate Course

You should choose this course if:

• You want to cover everything for a Bookkeeper up to Trial Balance function.
• You need to know how to install the software and setup new companies on the system.
• You need a good understanding of all the reports that Pastel can provide.

Accreditation assigned to this course

• SAQA Unit Standard ID 12911, NQF Level 5 with 6 Credits
• SAQA Unit Standard ID 114736, NQF Level 4 with 5 Credits
• SAQA Unit Standard ID 243944, NQF Level 4 with 4 Credits

Sage Pastel Partner Advanced Course

You should choose this course if:

• You have previously completed the Sage Pastel Partner Intermediate course, AND
• You need to know how to use advanced functionality such as budgets, projects, the form designer, report writer and various other advanced functions.

Sage Pastel Partner Practitioner Course

This is the best and most comprehensive course. It includes everything which is covered in all the other courses.

You can do this course even if you have never studied Sage Pastel before i.e. it is suitable for beginners as well.

You should choose this course if:

• You want to master Sage Pastel Partner from an end-user perspective, OR
• You are an Accountant or in a Financial Management / Senior Position in your company (or are aspiring to move into such a position), OR
• You are a business owner that wants to know how to use the software from end to end.

You can also do this course in two parts by completing the Sage Pastel Partner Intermediate course first and then completing the Sage Pastel Partner Advanced Course at a later date. This is sometimes recommended for a beginner, as it breaks down the content into more manageable portions and also allows for more comprehensive teaching due to the additional training day.

However, there is a cost saving in registering for the Practitioner course compared to registering separately for the Intermediate and Advanced Courses.

Accreditation assigned to this course

• SAQA Unit Standard ID 12911, NQF Level 5 with 6 Credits
• SAQA Unit Standard ID 114736, NQF Level 4 with 5 Credits
• SAQA Unit Standard ID 243944, NQF Level 4 with 4 Credits

Bookkeeping Course Overview

This comprehensive training programme covers the basic bookkeeping terms and concepts. This also shows how to deal with basic bookkeeping documents and how to use them in a manual accounting system.

Bookkeeping Fundamentals Course

This course has been designed for learners who are required to work on any of the Pastel Accounting software packages, and who have had little or no exposure to bookkeeping.

Excel Course Overview

Excel is Microsoft’s powerful and easy-to-use spreadsheet program. It features Calculations, Charting or graphing tools, pivot tables, and Database features.

All our Excel courses assumes that the user understands the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Students should be comfortable using the keyboard, mouse, and Start menu.

Discovering Excel Course

Learn about Microsoft Excel and how it applies to business reporting. Discovering Excel will teach you how to develop spreadsheets, use formulas and formatting as well as how to create charts and navigate throughout Microsoft Excel. Gain a comprehensive knowledge of how Excel can work for you.

In this course you will be taught how to not only develop spreadsheets using formulas and formatting but will be shown how to create charts ensuring you leave with a comprehensive knowledge of how to make Excel work for you.

Excel on Steroids Course

Excel on Steroids is designed to help you save time by improving your Excel reporting skills. It focuses on topics and features within Excel that will help you master your business reports. The course is divided into three workshops covering:

• Data Analysis
• Formulas and Functions
• Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts

Excel on Steroids PLUS Course

Excel on Steroids PLUS will teach you how to model your data, so you can create interactive dashboard reports that will make analysing your data much easier.