There are well over 4 million QuickBooks users in the country and most do not use the product correctly. There are so many great resources available to learn how to use QuickBooks including online videos, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and even formal classroom training in most community colleges.

Courses available at community colleges are a great way to learn not only how to use QuickBooks, but also to learn about sound business practices from the professor. This is one of the most important considerations for companies looking for help with QuickBooks as it marries the functional side of QuickBooks to the practical side of managing a business effectively – something that some QuickBooks training fails to provide.

We’ve found QuickBooks courses at many of the colleges, universities, and even at smaller community colleges here in Northeast Ohio. Some of these are listed below but check with others in your area to see what they have to offer:

Course prices vary widely in cost but start around $100 for shorter workshops. Some schools also provide online options that may be more attractive depending on your preference or schedule. Companies outside of Northeast Ohio will surely find similar programs available through colleges and universities near their home or business. If you need more personal or in-depth training we recommend Skoda Minotti and BetterBottomLine. Both companies are QuickBooks ProAdvisors and can tailor a workshop to meet your needs.

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