Cloud Bookkeeping Fundamentals

Build Practical Bookkeeping Skills For Today's Digital Workplace

Gain the confidence to manage business finances using one of the world's leading cloud accounting platforms. This micro-credential provides hands-on training in QuickBooks Online, giving you the practical skills employers and small businesses are looking for. Whether you are starting a bookkeeping career, supporting a small business or upgrading your professional skills, you'll learn how to work efficiently in a modern, cloud-based accounting environment.

Who Is This Program For?

This micro-credential is ideal for:

• Individuals exploring a career in bookkeeping or accounting
• Administrative professionals who manage financial records
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to confidently manage their own books
• Professionals looking to update their skills with cloud accounting software
• Anyone seeking practical, employer-relevant bookkeeping knowledge using QuickBooks Online

No previous experience with QuickBooks Online is required. A basic understanding of accounting principles is recommended.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this micro-credential, you will be able to: 

• Use QuickBooks Online for day-to-day bookkeeping
• Set up and customize a company file, including the Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and sales tax settings
• Record day-to-day bookkeeping transactions, including journal entries, recurring transactions, sales, purchases, and expenses
• Manage customers, suppliers, inventory, and banking activities, including bank feeds and account reconciliations
• Generate, customize, and share financial and management reports to support business decision-making
• Prepare financial statements, complete period-end closing tasks, and use audit tools to maintain accurate records
• Improve efficiency by exporting data and using productivity features and integrated apps

Program Structure

• The micro-credential includes two 6-week courses, so the program can be completed within one semester/four months
• Courses are delivered online asynchronously, with in-person final exams. Students can review the course content on their own time, with no scheduled weekly class times. However, students will need to keep up on a regular basis, as there may be deadlines for homework, assignments or quizzes, and the final exam date is scheduled in advance. Courses are not self-paced. 

Pathways

Successful completion of this micro-credential can be applied towards other bookkeeping and accounting programs at the college.