Professional Bookkeeper
Professional Bookkeeper
As business practices come under more scrutiny, the need for bookkeepers is increasing. Bookkeeping is the field of accounting that involves collection, analysis and recording financial data. Qualified bookkeepers are in high demand for various roles in organizations of all sizes.
Many bookkeepers are self-employed and/or establish their own practices. The Professional Bookkeeper Short Certificate provides students with the foundation to face the challenges in today's business environment, integrating bookkeeping concepts with the changing technology.
Graduates of the Professional Bookkeeper Short Certificate program will be able to enter the job market with confidence in a role that requires bookkeeping skills. This program is designed for individuals who have no knowledge of bookkeeping or are currently working in a bookkeeping role but are missing the educational requirements for certification.
International students are required to comply with Academic, English Proficiency and Study Permit requirements. Please contact Langara Global for more information.
Course Delivery Mode
Courses may be delivered in-class or online (asynchronous or synchronous). It is possible to complete the entire Professional Bookkeeper program through online courses. Access to the internet and an internet-enabled device is required to participate. Online courses will use Brightspace, Langara's online course management system. Some courses may also use Zoom, a free video conferencing software, to conduct live virtual class sessions. Students should ensure they have their student account information and access to Brightspace prior to the beginning of the course.
There are two types of online course in the program:
Synchronous – Online classes will be held live on Zoom at scheduled times. Attendance is required. Additional course information will be provided through Brightspace or other online platforms.
Asynchronous – There are no scheduled online classes. Coursework will be done at your own pace. Homework and assignments may still have weekly deadlines. Course information will be provided through Brightspace or other online platforms. Exams may be scheduled at set times.
Note: Final exams are scheduled to be written in-person at Langara main campus at set dates and times, regardless of delivery method. Students who reside outside of Metro Vancouver can arrange for an approved exam proctor in their area at their own cost to write their final exams (within Canada). There is no option to write the final exam online.
Refer to the following lists for approved exam proctors:
Contact csbookkeeping [at] langara.ca (csbookkeeping[at]langara[dot]ca) if your potential proctor is not on this list to confirm it will be accepted.
For the May (Summer) 2026 semester, the following courses are offered:
In-Person (Main Campus):
- CRN 60156 ADMN 1021 Bookkeeping Level 1
- CRN 60351 ADMN 2001 Bookkeeping Level 2
- CRN 60130 BSAD 1029 Microsoft Office
- CRN 60171 GBSC 1004 Business Communications
Online Synchronous:
- CRN 60131 BSAD 1029 Microsoft Office
- CRN 60163 CSFW 1000 Sage 50-1
- CRN 60352 CSFW 1004 Sage 300-1
- CRN 60166 CSFW 1030 Quickbooks 1
- CRN 60167 CSFW 2001 Sage 50-2
- CRN 60168 CSFW 2011 Sage 300-2
- CRN 60170 CSFW 2030 Quickbooks 2
- CRN 60161 BSAD 1094 Cost Management for Bookkeepers
Online Asynchronous:
- CRN 60157 ADMN 1021 Bookkeeping Level 1
- CRN 60159 ADMN 2001 Bookkeeping Level 2
- CRN 60172 GBSC 1004 Business Communications
- CRN 60165 CSFW 1030 Quickbooks 1
- CRN 60169 CSFW 2030 Quickbooks 2
- CRN 60160 BSAD 1093 Income Tax for Bookkeepers
- CRN 60162 BSAD 1095 Payroll Administration
CPB Designation
Students who complete the Short Certificate in Professional Bookkeeper program can also fast-track toward the nationally recognized Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation, aligning you with Canada's largest and fastest-growing certifying body of bookkeepers.
Graduates will also have access to a preferred student membership rate, full of member benefits that will provide access to continuing education and networking opportunities with bookkeeping professionals across Canada.
Graduates of our program are put at Apprentice Level with CPB Canada and those who are interested in obtaining the CPB designation will need to contact CPB Canada on how to meet further requirements for certification.
