The correlation between formal training programs and employee retention has been well-documented for many years. Yet employee training continues to be on the proverbial “To Do” for many people managers. With the priority of managing the day to day, many on-boarding training programs are reduced to simply sitting new hires by a peer for “on the job” training and asking them to figure it out. After all, that shows initiative, right?

There’s a better (and cost effective) way for both new and seasoned employees: An Anytime Learning subscription through Sage University. These recorded, instructor-led multi-media videos are designed to help you effectively and affordably train new hires, cross-train employees, and refresh skills. 

Sage 50—U.S. Edition Anytime Learning packages include instructor-narrated, step-by-step instructions that you can pause, stop, rewind and fast-forward as you need to, from your office or home, 24/7. Whether you’re a fast or methodical learner, these bite-sized recordings are an ideal way to integrate training into a busy work schedule.

And subscriptions are company wide, which means everyone in your company can view the lessons as often and as many times as they need for a full year. Best of all, if we add or update lessons, your subscription includes those too! Regardless of your technical prowess, Anytime Learning is a great way to learn.

Which learning package best meets your company’s needs? 

Comprehensive ($199) -- Our soup to nuts package, this robust training subscription includes setup, daily processing, report and form design, Job Costing, Inventory, Quantum exclusives, and tips and tricks. The “c” version even includes Office 365 integration training and additional Office 365 features such as Sage Drive, Sage Contacts, and soon Sage Capture!

Essentials ($129) – This learning package includes setup and processing for the Sage 50 US core accounting modules: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable plus Job Costing and Inventory. You can add other ala carte packages such as report design, financials and form design, when you’re ready.

Add-On “Complete” packages ($39, $49) – Our ala carte packages include setup and processing for basic and advanced topics in Job Cost, Inventory, and Time and Billing – to name a few.  You can purchase training ala carte in smaller packages for $39 or $49 each; however, you’ll find you quickly hit the $129 price point where the Essentials package is more economical. And if you need to modify or design reports, financials and forms, Comprehensive is the way to go. Visit www.sageu.com and select Sage 50 Accounting U.S. Edition as your product. Search for training by topic from the 50 U.S. home page.

Did you know Sage also offers private training? If you have a specific topic you want to focus on for yourself or multiple people in your organization, private online training sessions are affordable and catered specifically to you. Eliminate the content that doesn’t apply and focus only on your must-have content. Fill out this form and we’ll contact you to discuss your training needs.

Whatever you need, we’re here to help! Let Sage University help you cross “employee training” off your To Do list!