Bookkeeping Basics Certificate
About the Bookkeeping Basics Certificate
This program will enhance your knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, processes and manual bookkeeping systems.
By completing this program, you can improve your basic bookkeeping skills and become more confident in managing your personal or professional finances.
Related Careers
A wide range of career paths are available to graduates of this program, including:
Administrative Assistant
School Secretary
Entrepreneur
Bookkeeping Clerk
Meet the Faculty
At Red Deer Polytechnic, we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas.
Intakes
Fall - Start Date: Sep 09, 2024
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Winter - Start Date: Feb 04, 2025
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The Bookkeeping Basics Certificate is available in its entirety, or learners can opt to take any course independently.
Fall 2024
Technical ABC's September 9, 2024 - October 7, 2024
Ground Zero Terms and Transactions October 9, 2024 - November 6, 2024
Adding on for Bookkeeping November 13, 2024 - December 9, 2024.
Trial and Error December 11, 2024 - January 15, 2025
Winter 2025
Technical ABC's February 4, 2025 - February 27, 2025.
Ground Zero Terms and Transactions March 4, 2025 - March 27, 2025.
Adding on for Bookkeeping April 1, 2025 - April 24, 2025.
Trial and Error April 29, 2025 - May 22, 2025
Technology Requirements
Equipment: Personal Computer (PC) or laptop with a reliable internet connection. Please note that the software used in this course works best in a PC environment and is not usually compatible with MAC or Apple products.
Software: Require access to Microsoft Excel. This software is available on Red Deer Polytechnic computers utilized in the classroom, and online learners will be provided with free online access to the software while enrolled in the program.
Program Cost
These courses can be taken on their own, or they can be taken as a collection to earn the Bookkeeping Basics Certificate.
Funding for Continuing Education
Students enrolled in continuing education programs may qualify for program-dependent funding opportunities, such as awards, scholarships, government funding and grants.