Bookkeeping Specialty

The Bookkeeping Specialty introduces you to both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems while also developing your spreadsheet, database, and file management skills. You can expect to produce ‘real-world’ business documents and become familiar with a full year business cycle while also gaining the skills you need to work in offices requiring a variety of functions.

To receive a Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate, students must complete all courses listed in the Office Administration Certificate and the Bookkeeping Specialty.

To complete the Bookkeeping Specialty, you should be prepared to use Microsoft Office software extensively.

Why Choose Bookkeeping Specialty as a Career?

• Employment is available in both the private and public sectors. Bookkeepers may also choose to be self-employed.
• Due to the need to replace retiring workers, there is anticipated to be over 8,100 job openings for Bookkeepers in the next 10 years. An additional 2,550 new openings are projected due to economic growth.
• Opportunity exists to progress into a professional accounting occupation through additional training.

Program Duration:

• Office Administration Certificate – 22 weeks
• Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate – 15 weeks

Note: You have up to 5 years to complete the Bookkeeping Specialty certificate.

Program Start Dates:

You can start the program in September or January or on the first Monday of any month from September to April, provided spaces are available.

Classes:

Online Classes:

• Office Administration online courses are accessible from September to early June. Online instructional support is available during scheduled hours Monday through Friday. Course web sites are accessible 24/7 except during scheduled breaks.

Face-to-face Instructor Support:

• If you live in the Cranbrook area, there is a dedicated Office Administration computer lab to work in, located at the Cranbrook campus available Monday – Friday from September to early June during regular College of the Rockies hours.

Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate Requirements:

View official program outline.

The Bookkeeping Specialty covers a working knowledge of both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems as well as the development of skills in spreadsheet, database, and file management.  Students are expected to establish employable skills for working in offices where they may perform a variety of functions.

To receive a Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate, students must complete all courses listed in the Office Administration Certificate, and the Bookkeeping Specialty as follows:

Office Administration Certificate Courses

Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate Courses

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Office Administration certificate within the last 5 years.
• Transfer credit for an Office Administration certificate program taken at other institutions may be available.

Tuition and Fees:

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Textbooks and Supplies

Textbooks and supplies are available at the College Bookstore.

Online students must have a PC with Microsoft Office 2016 or Office 365 and Windows 10 for all OFAD courses. Registered students are eligible to acquire MS Office 365 for free. Details are provided after registration.

Note: Mac computers are not supported in the OFAD program.