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.

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 always scheduled to be written in-person at Langara main campus at set date and time, regardless of delivery method. For students who reside outside of Metro Vancouver, exam proctor in Canada can be used instead of traveling to Langara. There is also no option to write the exam online unless specifically instructed by the course instructor.

For the September (Fall) 2025 semester, the following courses are offered:  

In-Person (Main Campus):

• CRN 70166 ADMN 1021 Bookkeeping Level 1
• CRN 70169 ADMN 2001 Bookkeeping Level 2
• CRN 70307 BSAD 1029 Microsoft Office
• CRN 70171 GBSC 1004 Business Communications

Online Synchronous:

• CRN 70308 BSAD 1029 Microsoft Office
• CRN 70185 CSFW 1000 Sage 50-1
• CRN 70188 CSFW 1004 Sage 300-1
• CRN 70176 CSFW 1030 Quickbooks 1
• CRN 70178 CSFW 1030 Quickbooks 1
• CRN 70180 CSFW 1030 Quickbooks 1
• CRN 70186 CSFW 2001 Sage 50-2
• CRN 70193 CSFW 2011 Sage 300-2
• CRN 70181 CSFW 2030 Quickbooks 2
• CRN 70182 CSFW 2030 Quickbooks 2
• CRN 70184 CSFW 2030 Quickbooks 2
• CRN 70174 BSAD 1094 Cost Management for Bookkeepers
• CRN 70179 BSAD 1095 Payroll Administration
• CRN 70172 GBSC 1004 Business Communications

Online Asynchronous:

• CRN 70164 ADMN 1021 Bookkeeping Level 1
• CRN 70165 ADMN 1021 Bookkeeping Level 1
• CRN 70167 ADMN 2001 Bookkeeping Level 2
• CRN 70173 BSAD 1093 Income Tax for Bookkeepers
• CRN 70170 GBSC 1004 Business Communications 

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.

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