We often get asked in support, how do I learn this program? Do you provide any training? We do indeed provide some free resources, but Sage also sells high quality training courses on Sage University, at http://www.sageu.com/.

The Free Stuff

Everybody wants to know where the free stuff is, so here you go:

1. SageU.com

For program training, there is a free course that is available to everyone on SageU, Getting Started and Navigation. It's approimately 2 hoursr and fifteen minutes, and provides a pretty solid foundation for basics and how to navigate the program.

There's another course that is free to all Sage Business Care subscription (and almost all existing customers do), it is a Sage 50 Foundations course. It contains all all the courses of the Getting Started & Navigation plus all Installation videos. A great one to see is the on installation tips. Go to

Click here to go to Sage University to create a profile and register for your free training or purchase training that is right for you!

2. Sage City - YouTube

While Sage City is not really a location for in-depth training, the forums are active enough that specific questions or problems will usually be answered. Additionally, you can watch installation videos that helps you easily install the product, locate your free training and find training on Sage University that helps you become stronger in the product.

Click here to go to the training page and videos page in Sage City.

4. Help Menu

Some years ago, the decision was made to cease production of a physical manual. While there were a couple of years in which a manual was not available at all, there is one now, in PDF format. In the program, go to Help, User Manuals, Sage 50 User's Guide. While the User's Guide is heavily based on the existing Help files, there are a lot of topics in Help, Accounting Help, that go into great detail.

5. Knowledgebase

Don't neglect the knowledgebase for how-to articles. Once Sage adopted KCS methodology, every call and situation must have an accompanying article and solution. http://support.na.sage.com.

Sage University

In order to use Sage University, you must first set up a profile.

1. Locate your Sage Account Number. You will need it in order to set up a profile on Sage University.
2. Click this link to create your profile.
3. Complete the fields with your information then click the Login button.

Once you've logged in using a profile, you can take advantage of the training opportunities on Sage University. As I mentioned earlier, there is a free course for everyone, and the Sage 50 Foundations course is also available for free if you are already a Business Care plan subscriber.

There are three types of learning courses that you can take at Sage University: Anytime learning, Real-Time learning, and Virtual Hands-On learning

1. Anytime Learning is just what it sounds like--video presentations that you can access any time for 12 months once you have purchased a course. These are more professionally produced videos than the kind you will find on youtube. The list of available Anytime Learning courses is here.
2. Real-time Learning is a more traditional lecture/participant style of course, but is conducted by WebEx session. For accounting professionals, the real time learning courses also offer NASBA CPE credit.The list of available Real-time Learning courses is here.
3. Virtual Hands-On Learning is also a lecture/participant style of course, but with the added benefit of having access to virtual computers to practice what you've learned. VHOL classes can also be taken for CPE credit. You will be using Sage 50 Quantum during the training. The list of available VHOL courses is here.

Other opportunities on Sage University

1. Completely rewritten Training Guides are available for purchase. Click here to purchase.
2. Sage University offers 4 different certifications including an application specialist certification which covers the entire product in Sage 50 Accounting—U.S. Edition.
3. Buying courses in a package will generally save you at least 15% over the individually priced courses, sometimes more. Also, watch our twitter feed for discount codes. You can also find discount codes in KB Article 45660.

As for the course topics available, they run the gamut, from basic operations to advanced techniques. Create a profile and browse the list, I'm sure you will find a course that fits your needs. However, if you do not, call 855-724-3864 or contact [email protected].

As always, thank you for reading--catch us again in two weeks. Follow the Sage 50—U.S. Edition support analysts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sage50US