Sage 100

There are a number of these types of things on Sage U. It's probably cheaper and better to point the customer there than to try to reinvent the wheel. These are likely billed as something like a certification test. The cost per test may be high but unless they are churning through employees I still think it's probably cheaper to visit Sage U and sign the prospective employee up for certification of some sort.

I've always found the Sage U tests to be a joke.  Memorize a video, and be good at word games in multiple choice tests = win.  That doesn't mean you know anything about actually working with the software.

Easier to sell to a customer because it is official, but if I was seeking a quality evaluation method I'd build my own. 

• Describe the steps to do X (adjust an invoice, post a sales batch, reverse a check, apply a prepayment to an invoice, process month end... whatever skills are required for the specific position). 
• Include a few hands-on tasks too... like:
  • Print a check to vendor XYZ for what's due this month, taking any applicable discount.
  • Find the reason bank code A is out of balance for last month end.
  • Tell me if AR / AP are properly balanced with the GL for last month end (and see if they try to use Aging instead of the module TB...).

There are a number of these types of things on Sage U. It's probably cheaper and better to point the customer there than to try to reinvent the wheel. These are likely billed as something like a certification test. The cost per test may be high but unless they are churning through employees I still think it's probably cheaper to visit Sage U and sign the prospective employee up for certification of some sort.

I think Sage U has a bunch of the certifications available without videos.

https://sageu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=20002909

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Wayne Schulz - Schulz Consulting - 860-516-8990
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-17-2020 11:14
From: Kevin Moyes
Subject: Sage 100 Skill Test

I've always found the Sage U tests to be a joke.  Memorize a video, and be good at word games in multiple choice tests = win.  That doesn't mean you know anything about actually working with the software.

Easier to sell to a customer because it is official, but if I was seeking a quality evaluation method I'd build my own. 

• Describe the steps to do X (adjust an invoice, post a sales batch, reverse a check, apply a prepayment to an invoice, process month end... whatever skills are required for the specific position). 
• Include a few hands-on tasks too... like:
  • Print a check to vendor XYZ for what's due this month, taking any applicable discount.
  • Find the reason bank code A is out of balance for last month end.
  • Tell me if AR / AP are properly balanced with the GL for last month end (and see if they try to use Aging instead of the module TB...).

There are a number of these types of things on Sage U. It's probably cheaper and better to point the customer there than to try to reinvent the wheel. These are likely billed as something like a certification test. The cost per test may be high but unless they are churning through employees I still think it's probably cheaper to visit Sage U and sign the prospective employee up for certification of some sort.

Good to know.  My opinion is based on the tests I've had to take for partner certifications.

I think Sage U has a bunch of the certifications available without videos.

https://sageu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=20002909

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz - Schulz Consulting - 860-516-8990


Original Message:
Sent: 12-17-2020 11:14
From: Kevin Moyes
Subject: Sage 100 Skill Test

I've always found the Sage U tests to be a joke.  Memorize a video, and be good at word games in multiple choice tests = win.  That doesn't mean you know anything about actually working with the software.

Easier to sell to a customer because it is official, but if I was seeking a quality evaluation method I'd build my own. 

• Describe the steps to do X (adjust an invoice, post a sales batch, reverse a check, apply a prepayment to an invoice, process month end... whatever skills are required for the specific position). 
• Include a few hands-on tasks too... like:
  • Print a check to vendor XYZ for what's due this month, taking any applicable discount.
  • Find the reason bank code A is out of balance for last month end.
  • Tell me if AR / AP are properly balanced with the GL for last month end (and see if they try to use Aging instead of the module TB...).

There are a number of these types of things on Sage U. It's probably cheaper and better to point the customer there than to try to reinvent the wheel. These are likely billed as something like a certification test. The cost per test may be high but unless they are churning through employees I still think it's probably cheaper to visit Sage U and sign the prospective employee up for certification of some sort.

Thank you. Great insights and ideas.

Good to know.  My opinion is based on the tests I've had to take for partner certifications.

I think Sage U has a bunch of the certifications available without videos.

https://sageu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=20002909

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz - Schulz Consulting - 860-516-8990


Original Message:
Sent: 12-17-2020 11:14
From: Kevin Moyes
Subject: Sage 100 Skill Test

I've always found the Sage U tests to be a joke.  Memorize a video, and be good at word games in multiple choice tests = win.  That doesn't mean you know anything about actually working with the software.

Easier to sell to a customer because it is official, but if I was seeking a quality evaluation method I'd build my own. 

• Describe the steps to do X (adjust an invoice, post a sales batch, reverse a check, apply a prepayment to an invoice, process month end... whatever skills are required for the specific position). 
• Include a few hands-on tasks too... like:
  • Print a check to vendor XYZ for what's due this month, taking any applicable discount.
  • Find the reason bank code A is out of balance for last month end.
  • Tell me if AR / AP are properly balanced with the GL for last month end (and see if they try to use Aging instead of the module TB...).

There are a number of these types of things on Sage U. It's probably cheaper and better to point the customer there than to try to reinvent the wheel. These are likely billed as something like a certification test. The cost per test may be high but unless they are churning through employees I still think it's probably cheaper to visit Sage U and sign the prospective employee up for certification of some sort.

I think the focus should be on the employee's basic abilities and not so much on whether they know Sage.  To most people, Sage is Sage, not Sage 50, 100, 300, or whatever.  How are their Excel skills.  Can they do formulae, pivot tables, queries.  Do they know a debit from a credit?  Can they think beyond the basic problem at hand.  If they are a mid level hire, ask about accounting situations, can they do bank recs.......  You can teach Sage, you don't want to teach basic skills......

Thank you. Great insights and ideas.

Good to know.  My opinion is based on the tests I've had to take for partner certifications.

I think Sage U has a bunch of the certifications available without videos.

https://sageu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=20002909

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz - Schulz Consulting - 860-516-8990


Original Message:
Sent: 12-17-2020 11:14
From: Kevin Moyes
Subject: Sage 100 Skill Test

I've always found the Sage U tests to be a joke.  Memorize a video, and be good at word games in multiple choice tests = win.  That doesn't mean you know anything about actually working with the software.

Easier to sell to a customer because it is official, but if I was seeking a quality evaluation method I'd build my own. 

• Describe the steps to do X (adjust an invoice, post a sales batch, reverse a check, apply a prepayment to an invoice, process month end... whatever skills are required for the specific position). 
• Include a few hands-on tasks too... like:
  • Print a check to vendor XYZ for what's due this month, taking any applicable discount.
  • Find the reason bank code A is out of balance for last month end.
  • Tell me if AR / AP are properly balanced with the GL for last month end (and see if they try to use Aging instead of the module TB...).

There are a number of these types of things on Sage U. It's probably cheaper and better to point the customer there than to try to reinvent the wheel. These are likely billed as something like a certification test. The cost per test may be high but unless they are churning through employees I still think it's probably cheaper to visit Sage U and sign the prospective employee up for certification of some sort.

Also maybe ask how they plan and manage a major project.  Look for sensitivity to deadlines and ability to organize and communicate.  Problem solver mentality is big on my list.

I think the focus should be on the employee's basic abilities and not so much on whether they know Sage.  To most people, Sage is Sage, not Sage 50, 100, 300, or whatever.  How are their Excel skills.  Can they do formulae, pivot tables, queries.  Do they know a debit from a credit?  Can they think beyond the basic problem at hand.  If they are a mid level hire, ask about accounting situations, can they do bank recs.......  You can teach Sage, you don't want to teach basic skills......

Thank you. Great insights and ideas.

Good to know.  My opinion is based on the tests I've had to take for partner certifications.

I think Sage U has a bunch of the certifications available without videos.

https://sageu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=20002909

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz - Schulz Consulting - 860-516-8990


Original Message:
Sent: 12-17-2020 11:14
From: Kevin Moyes
Subject: Sage 100 Skill Test

I've always found the Sage U tests to be a joke.  Memorize a video, and be good at word games in multiple choice tests = win.  That doesn't mean you know anything about actually working with the software.

Easier to sell to a customer because it is official, but if I was seeking a quality evaluation method I'd build my own. 

• Describe the steps to do X (adjust an invoice, post a sales batch, reverse a check, apply a prepayment to an invoice, process month end... whatever skills are required for the specific position). 
• Include a few hands-on tasks too... like:
  • Print a check to vendor XYZ for what's due this month, taking any applicable discount.
  • Find the reason bank code A is out of balance for last month end.
  • Tell me if AR / AP are properly balanced with the GL for last month end (and see if they try to use Aging instead of the module TB...).

There are a number of these types of things on Sage U. It's probably cheaper and better to point the customer there than to try to reinvent the wheel. These are likely billed as something like a certification test. The cost per test may be high but unless they are churning through employees I still think it's probably cheaper to visit Sage U and sign the prospective employee up for certification of some sort.