Sage 300 ERP

This 7-week course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Sage 300, a powerful and versatile business management solution. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Sage 300, including its modules, functionalities, and how to effectively navigate and utilize the software to manage various aspects of business operations. Through hands-on exercises, practical examples, and real-world scenarios, participants will gain the skills needed to become proficient users of Sage 300.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    Develop a solid foundation in using Sage 300 for financial, accounting, and operational management.

    Gain practical skills to configure and navigate through the software’s modules effectively.

    Learn how to handle day-to-day business transactions within Sage 300.

    Understand the process of generating key financial and operational reports.

    Develop problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot common issues and errors.

    Resources:

    Sage 300 user manuals and documentation

    Lectures and access to live professor

    Access to a sandbox environment for hands-on practice

    Additional reading materials on accounting and business management principles

    Course Outline:

    Week 1: Introduction to Sage 300

    Overview of Sage 300: History, features, and benefits

    Different modules within Sage 300 (Financials, Distribution, Project and Job Costing)

    Installation and system requirements

    Navigating the Sage 300 interface

    Week 2: Setting Up Your Company

    Creating a new company database

    Company settings and configurations

    Defining fiscal calendars and periods

    Managing user access and security

    Week 3: Financial Management

    General Ledger setup and configuration

    Chart of Accounts design and customization

    Entering and posting journal entries

    Trial Balance generation and analysis

    Week 4: Accounts Payable

    Vendor management and setup

    Entering and processing invoices

    Payment processing and check printing

    Vendor aging reports and analysis

    Week 5: Accounts Receivable

    Customer setup and management

    Creating and processing sales invoices

    Managing customer receipts

    Generating aging and collection reports

    Week 6: Inventory and Distribution

    Item setup and categorization

    Inventory management and tracking

    Sales order processing

    Purchase order processing

    Week 7: Reporting and Advanced Topics

    Generating financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

    Customizing reports and layouts

    Introduction to Business Intelligence and Reporting tools

    Troubleshooting common issues and errors

    Best practices for data backup and system maintenance

    Course Evaluation:

    Assessment and Grading:

    Weekly hands-on exercises and practical assignments

    Mid-course quiz assessing knowledge of concepts covered in Weeks 1-4

    Final project involving the setup and management of a mock company using Sage 300, to be presented in Week 7

  • ● Ability to speak, understand and write in English (CLB6)

    ● Ability to use a computer with a stable internet connection.

    ● A background in Accounting is preferred but not required

  • CAD $850

  • Zaimin Karmali

  • Training model: online

    Course length: 7 weeks, 50h

    Schedule: Tues and Thurs (6-8:30pm)

    Dates: May 13 - June 26, 2025

    No classes on long weekends

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