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Payroll (Computerised) for Business using Sage Payroll Software (Level 1 Award)

IAB
Administration (Secretarial)

Course Overview

Learners who successfully complete this qualification will have a knowledge and understanding of the services, advice and guidance that can be offered to businesses by HMRC, NICO and other payroll agencies. They will also have the skills required to prepare, check and use source documents from which the payroll is processed using a computerised payroll system, as required under Real Time Information requirements. The Level 1 Award in Payroll for Business introduces payroll record keeping and processing using Sage Payroll.software. Learners who are considering a career as a self-employed practitioner will find the course invaluable as a starting platform, as will business owners who would like to be actively involved in the gathering and processing of payroll data and keeping of payroll records for their business. The Qualification is made up of:1 - Online Knowledge Test,2 - Online Computerised Assignment using Sage 50 Payroll Software3 - Online Practical Assignment.
  • Start Date
    9 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    17 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: IAB Level 1 Award in Payroll (Computerised) for Business using Sage Payroll Software *An annual IAB membership fee of Approx £50.00 must be paid by the learner in addition to the course fee. Ref D050
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2026
    (Wed:6:00PM-9:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £89.00
    Concession £36.00
    Examination £105.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll qualification. However, it is recommended that prospective entrants have skills in numeracy and literacy. The Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll qualification is specifically aimed at learners who wish to gain an introduction to the study of payroll using Sage Payroll software, and gain a qualification at Level 1, either from a point of no previous knowledge, or having worked in a payroll environment with no accredited payroll qualifications. Learners without English as a first language must hold IELTS 5.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level. This course is taught in English.

Additional Information

Learners must pay an additional annual membership fee of £50.00 directly to IAB to be able to undertake their online test & assignments for this qualification. This fee is not included in the course fees. This annual membership will also cover the costs for online assignments or tests taken by the learner for any other IAB qualifications within the year.

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