Frequently Asked Questions

Are there annual fees for certification?

There are no annual fees for the certification program.

Are there printed materials that go with certification?

Once you have successfully completed certification, you can print out a certificate of completion. There are currently no other printed materials.

Which editions of QuickBooks does certification apply to?

QuickBooks Certified User program is designed for QuickBooks Pro, Premier and Enterprise Solutions.

How long does it take to complete the certification training and exams?

The certification training and exams take approximately 10-12 hours to complete. This may vary by individual.

How long do I have to complete the certification training and exams?

You have 90 days from your date of purchase to successfully complete certification. You will receive email reminders from QuickBooks to notify you when you have 60 days left and again when you have 30 days left. You will receive a final email reminder when you have two weeks left to complete certification.

What is the URL to sign in to Intuit's Learn Center?

The URL is https://learn.intuit.com/quickbooks

I forgot my password to sign in to Intuit's Learn Center

There is password recovery assistance on the sign in page of the Learn Center at https://learn.intuit.com/quickbooks

How do I print my certificate of my completion?

Once you have successfully completed all three certification exams with a passing score of at least 80%, you will see a "print certificate" icon in the courses completed section of the Learn Center. Please note, you will not see the print certificate icon until you have successfully completed the certification exams.

I didn't receive an email confirmation of my purchase

Contact Intuit's customer service department at http://www.quickbooks.com/Helpcenter/CustomerService.aspx

I didn't receive an email with my user ID and temporary password for Intuit's Learn Center.

Contact Intuit's customer service department if you haven't received the email with your user ID and password within four hours after purchase. http://www.quickbooks.com/Helpcenter/CustomerService.aspx

What if I do not complete certification within the 90 day period?

If you do not complete certification within the 90 day period, you will no longer have access to the training or exam. If you would like to become a QuickBooks Certified User, you will need to purchase certification again.

How can I change my Intuit Learn Center account information?

Log into Intuit's Learn Center at https://learn.intuit.com/quickbooks Your account information is available on the Update Profile page. Click the Update Profile link located to the left of the main Learn Center page. To update your information, type the new information in the appropriate box, review it, and then click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.

Does Intuit's Learn Center support Mac users or the Netscape browser?

No. Intuit's Learn Center is best supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you are using a Macintosh, there is no guarantee that all the features of the Learn Center will function properly.

I am not able to view all of the content properly

Your browser's pop-up blocker may be preventing content from being displayed properly. Please add the https://learn.intuit.com/quickbooks to the "allowed sites" list for pop-ups. From your browser click "Tools" then "pop up blocker."

Which plug-ins do I need?

In order to view animations and some of the dynamic portions of the courses, you will need Macromedia Flash Plug-In. You can download the Macromedia Flash 8 plug-in for free at: http://adobe.com/go/getflash/ (Make sure to uncheck the "Yahoo Toolbar" download option.)

I've been using QuickBooks for years. Can I just purchase the exam?

Unless you are an experienced QuickBooks user and have deep knowledge of all the areas covered in the "Topics & Exams" section, we recommend that you purchase the training plus exam option.