QuickBooks Bookkeeper Certificate
Become a job-ready QuickBooks bookkeeper in about 10 weeks
Small live classes in QuickBooks Online, Excel, payroll, and bookkeeping fundamentals, taught over Zoom by a working accounting professional. Enroll any time: rolling enrollment means there is no quarterly calendar to wait for.
- Training careers nationwide since 2006
- 100% live instruction, never recordings
- WIOA and DVR funding eligible
Program snapshot
Schedule
Upcoming Classes
These classes are confirmed and accepting students. Register to take an open seat, or talk to an advisor first about funding and fit.
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Start Date Oct 26, 2026End Date Jan 20, 2027Tuition From $5,995.00Schedule M/W, 9:00am to 12:30pm MT (11am to 2:30pm ET)
Don't see a time that works? Enroll any time. A new class forms once enrollment fills, typically within 2 to 3 weeks; class start timing depends on enrollment and cannot be guaranteed.
Curriculum
What you will learn in about 10 weeks
Six modules and 67 hours of live instruction move from Excel fundamentals through the full accounting cycle, payroll compliance, and QuickBooks Online, ending with a capstone you can show an employer. Small business owners can use their own company as the working example.
Microsoft Excel for Bookkeeping (21 hrs)
Outcome: build and analyze financial spreadsheets with formulas, PivotTables, charts, and macros.
- Data entry best practices and formulas
- Advanced financial functions
- PivotTables, slicers, and charts
- Macros for repetitive tasks
Bookkeeping Fundamentals (10.5 hrs)
Outcome: process transactions through the full accounting cycle, from journal entry to financial statements.
- Account classifications and the chart of accounts
- Analyzing common business transactions
- Debits and credits, through complex entries
- Adjusting entries and financial statements
Payroll Fundamentals (10.5 hrs)
Outcome: run compliant payroll, from classifying workers to filing the right documents.
- Contractor vs employee under the FLSA
- Exempt status, I-9s, W-4s, and W-2s
- Gross and net earnings, including overtime
- Payroll taxes, reporting, and closing entries
QuickBooks Online Fundamentals (10.5 hrs)
Outcome: set up a company in QuickBooks Online and run its day-to-day books.
- Company setup and chart of accounts
- Invoices, bills, payments, and deposits
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Essential QuickBooks reports
QuickBooks Online Advanced (10.5 hrs)
Outcome: automate the routine work and produce the reports a business actually uses.
- Recurring transactions and custom forms
- Tracking and paying sales tax
- Document management and collaboration
- Backups, data management, advanced reporting
Capstone Project (4 hrs)
A complete bookkeeping engagement from company setup through financial statements, plus career coaching, resume and LinkedIn development, and ProAdvisor exam guidance.
Also prepares you for the free QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification exam through Intuit.
Who this is for
Built for three kinds of people
Career changers
Start from zero. The concepts build from the ground up before you ever touch QuickBooks, and small classes mean no one's pace is decided by a room of thirty.
Small business owners
Use your own company's chart of accounts in practice work and the capstone. You leave with a working QuickBooks setup for your business, not a fictional one.
Admin professionals
Your employer needs someone to own the books or payroll. Focus your practice time on the modules that matter most for your role, and bill it to a training budget.
Why it works
Small live classes, not a video library
Bookkeeping is cumulative: miss debits and credits and you carry that confusion into QuickBooks. In a small class your instructor notices gaps quickly, fixes them on the spot, and moves on only when you are solid.
Career outcomes
Where this certificate takes you
About 144,100 openings for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are projected each year over the decade, and every small business needs someone who keeps the books right.
Tuition
What it actually costs
*Example only. Scholarships reviewed and awarded individually; no amount guaranteed. $137/mo based on a 36-month Climb loan at 13.99% APR, Climb's lowest current rate; $100 registration fee applies; subject to credit approval.
Funding
Five ways to cover your tuition
EG
The class was so welcoming and supportive! I learned a lot more than I expected and it went by so quickly due to how inviting the atmosphere was.
Emily G.
Included with tuition
Support every step of the way
Guidance from pre-enrollment to graduation, included for every student at no additional cost.
Admissions advisors
From pre-enrollment through your first day, an advisor walks you through program details, funding, and scheduling.
Instructor mentoring
Your instructor is your mentor before, during, and after class, helping you become industry-ready.
Student support
A dedicated student affairs manager helps you set up accounts, check your technology, and get class files.
Career coaching
Meet one-on-one with a career coach on your resume, LinkedIn, portfolio, job search, and interviews.
Tech support
Stuck mid-program? Reach tech support by Slack, email, or phone and get moving again.
Internships and alumni
Join the Parker Dewey micro-internship network for real project experience, plus the DWC alumni community.
Since 2006
Why DWC trains differently
Most QuickBooks training is one of two things: a self-paced video course where no one ever looks at your work, or a thirty-person bootcamp where your question waits in line. DWC has delivered live, instructor-led career training since 2006. Your instructor is a working accounting professional, your class stays small, and you graduate with the DWC QuickBooks Bookkeeper Certificate, a professional certificate issued by Digital Workshop Center.
That history includes grant-funded training, which is why workforce counselors know how to work with us: admissions handles the program documentation, cost breakdowns, and progress reporting that WIOA and DVR case managers require.
When can I start?
Classes are small and live, with rolling enrollment. Enroll any time, and your class start date, session days, and session times are set once enrollment fills, typically within 2 to 3 weeks. Class start timing depends on enrollment and cannot be guaranteed. Sessions can be scheduled during the day or in the evening.
Do I need prior bookkeeping or QuickBooks experience?
No. The program is designed for adults starting from scratch. Module 1 begins with Microsoft Excel fundamentals, and the bookkeeping and accounting concepts are built from the ground up before you touch QuickBooks. Basic math skills and basic computer comfort are helpful.
Why small live classes instead of a large class?
Bookkeeping is cumulative and gaps compound. In a large class, if you miss something in the debits and credits section, you carry that confusion into QuickBooks and never quite catch up. In a small class, your instructor notices it quickly, addresses it on the spot, and makes sure it is solid before moving on.
How long does the program take?
67 total hours of live instruction, delivered in two sessions per week at 3.5 hours per session. At that pace, most students complete the program in approximately 10 weeks. Plan for two to three hours per week of outside practice and review.
Is this program eligible for WIOA funding?
Yes. At $5,995 for 67 hours of live instruction, it sits within the typical WIOA individual training account range. Admissions provides full program documentation for case managers and can confirm eligibility in your state. Start with our WIOA funding guide.
Can I use my own business as a working example?
Yes. Set up your own chart of accounts, enter your own transactions, and build a working QuickBooks file for your company while you learn.
What is the QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification?
A professional credential offered free through Intuit that certifies your proficiency in QuickBooks Online, increasingly listed as a preferred qualification in bookkeeping job postings. This program prepares you to sit for the ProAdvisor exam; the exam itself is administered by Intuit and costs nothing to take.
What credential will I earn?
The DWC QuickBooks Bookkeeper Certificate, a professional certificate issued by Digital Workshop Center, plus preparation for Intuit’s free ProAdvisor certification.
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Request program information and an admissions advisor follows up within one business day to plan your schedule and sort out funding.
*Class start timing depends on enrollment and cannot be guaranteed. Monthly payment example: $3,995 financed over 36 months at 13.99% APR (Climb's lowest current rate) after the average $2,000 scholarship. Scholarships are reviewed and awarded individually; no amount is guaranteed. $100 registration fee applies; financing subject to credit approval. An advisor follows up within one business day.