Training Course Timetable
Before enrolling in any training, it’s important to understand what specific skills or knowledge you’re looking to gain. Identify areas where you feel you need improvement or where new skills would benefit you.
Review the list of Scomis training courses provided. You can filter by course category and job role, consider selecting courses that align with your job responsibilities and learning goals.
Based on your learning preferences, decide whether you want to take tutor-led training or self-directed courses. Tutor-led training involves real-time interaction with trainers, while self-directed courses allow you to learn at your own pace.
If you’re opting for remote tutor-led training, ensure that your computer meets the technical requirements. This often involves having a camera, microphone, and a stable internet connection. Follow any pre-course instructions provided to ensure you can access the training environment.
Once you’ve identified the courses that best match your needs and preferences, proceed with enrolling in or registering for those courses. Follow the instructions provided by Scomis for the enrolment process.
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Examinations Organiser Training Series (SIMS) - Session 2: Importing Basedata, Entries and Submissions - Tutor Led Training
We've broken the course down into key tasks throughout the academic year. You can choose to attend all sessions or just the ones you wish to refresh your knowledge on. This course is Session 2 of 3 and focusses on Importing Basedata, Entries and Submissions. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
17th October 2023 - 13.30 - 15.30
1 x 2 hour session
Remote tutor led course
Examinations Organiser Training Series (SIMS) - Session 3: Seating, Reports and Timetables - Tutor Led Training
Learn how to manage external examinations within SIMS. This course is Session 3 of 3 and focusses on Seating, Reports and Timetables. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
18th October 2023 - 10.00 - 12.00
1 x 2 hour session
Remote tutor led course
Examinations Results and Analysis in SIMS - Tutor led training
This course is suitable for Exams Officers who wish to learn about or review practice around downloading exams results into SIMS for the Summer season. It will also look at ways to carry out exams analysis in SIMS to support the schools key performance indicators. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
PLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS COURSE - Start times are variable - see course dates
2 x 2.5 hour sessions
Remote tutor led course
FMS for New Users (Part 1) Navigation, Setups, General Ledger and Purchase Ledger - Tutor Led Training
FMS can record all order and invoice information for suppliers, recording budgets and commitments along with cash book transactions, petty cash and general journals. It also produces cheque runs and bank reconciliations along with all the period end/year end procedures. It can also store and calculate salary information using SIMS as well as produce sales invoices and record equipment and Assets. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
Remote tutor led course
FMS for New Users (Part 2) General Income, Petty Cash and Payment Processing - Tutor Led Training
SIMS Financial Management System (FMS) covers the full range of accounting functions required by schools, whether they run their own accounts locally or have their finances managed centrally by their Local Authority. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
Remote tutor led course
FMS for New Users (Part 3) Regular Tasks for Academies and Local Payment Schools, Monthly processes, Management Reports and Journals - Tutor Led Training
This course covers the procedures that are usually undertaken at a month end such as bank reconciliation, VAT processing and payroll processing In addition Management Reports and Journals will be covered. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
Remote tutor led course
FMS for New Users (Part 3) Regular Tasks for Central Payment Schools. Central Payments and Auto-Reconciliation, Management Reports and Journals - Tutor Led Training
The course covers the processes a Central school (non local bank account) would undertake to create central authorisations, enter the monthly information received from the local authority for payroll and any central receipts / payments. Any entries could then be reconciled as a manual reconciliation by processing an automatic reconciliation file. Entering payroll by individual or block payment as a manual process will also be covered. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
Remote tutor led course
Introduction to SIMS for new members of staff - Secondary schools - Tutor led training
Learn how the effective use of SIMS will support the running of a school Who is it for? Any new member of staff (teachers and administrators) in a Secondary school
14th September 2023 - 13.00 - 14.30
1.5 hours
Remote tutor led course
Introduction to SIMS session for new members of staff - Primary Schools - Tutor led training
Learn how the effective use of SIMS will support the running of a school. Who is it for? Any new member of staff (teachers and administrators) in a Primary school
13th and 14th September 2023 - 10.00 - 11.30
1.5 hours
Remote tutor led course
Introduction to the Timetable in NOVA T6 - Tutor Led Training
Our Introduction to the Timetable in NOVA T6 course has been designed to precede the 4 day NOVA T6 New Users course offered by Scomis, (And then the Maintaining the Timetable in NOVA T6 course). It is recommended that anyone new to Timetabling attends this as either a stand-alone course or before attending the New Users course. A PC with a camera and a headset with a microphone are required for all our training courses.
7th November 2023 - Start times are variable - see course dates
1 x 2.5 hour session
Remote tutor led course
Maintaining the timetable in NOVA T6 - Tutor Led Training
This course will provide delegates with the basic skills required to maintain their school timetable data over the academic year. Prior knowledge of Nova-T is helpful, but not assumed. The responsibility of maintaining the timetable usually lies either with the Timetabler, the SIMS/Data Manager or administrative staff in a school. NOTE: If you are attending this course remotely we will provide access to a training set of data for you to work with.
12th October 2023 - Start times are variable - see course dates
2 x 2.5 hour sessions
Remote tutor led course