QuickBooks Online Certification trainings and exams I have a 20-year background in accounting, Not a pro or Accountant account, how can I enroll?

Choosing the appropriate program is crucial for anyone seeking QuickBooks Certification, KarmasKitties. Let me share further input about this.

QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QBO Advanced Certification are the ones available for you to take. However, please know that QuickBooks ProAdvisor is only available in the USA, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Singapore, and India.

To become a ProAdvisor, you can subscribe to QuickBooks Online Accountant and enroll in an online certification course. Please remember that the link provided is for the South African region. You can utilize the reference or follow the steps below to get the certification exam from the ProAdvisor tab of QBOA:

1. Sign in to QuickBooks Online Accountant.
2. Proceed to the ProAdvisor menu and click on the Training tab.
3. Select one of the training course categories.
4. Choose a course, then click Start.

Once ready, refer to these steps:

1. From the ProAdvisor menu, select on the Training tab.
2. Look for the certification you want to take.
3. Then, click on the Take exam option.

Once done, you can download your certificates and badges directly from your firm. To keep your certified status, ensure to take the re-certification test during the specified period.

For additional resources, here’s a link that provides an overview of the ProAdvisor Certification. The article is from the US version, but it applies to your country: Frequently Asked Questions.

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Do you have direct links to what is free for certification?

@KarmasKittiesInc 

Are you located in the US or another country?

Thank you for returning to this thread, KarmasKittiesInc. I appreciate your interest in finding the most accessible path to certification. I'll share information about the free options available and help you get started with your training to obtain your certification.

The first step is to sign up for a QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA) account, which is available for free. This account serves as your gateway to the certification process. To create your free account, visit this link: QuickBooks Online Account sign up.

Once you have successfully registered for your QBOA account, follow the steps provided by my colleague above to access the free certification exam available from the ProAdvisor tab within QBOA.

For detailed information on becoming a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, including course enrollment, please check this article: Sign up for ProAdvisor and QuickBooks certification courses.

Additionally, you can refer to this article to get answers to commonly asked questions about QuickBooks Online training and certification: Frequently Asked Questions.

I hope this information helps clarify the path to obtaining your QuickBooks Online Certification, KarmasKittiesInc. Should you encounter any challenges during the sign-up process or have questions as you progress through the training, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you on your journey to certification.

United States 

Sign up for QBO Accountant and you will find the certification tab

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/products-solutions/accounting/online/