No matter what year or edition of QuickBooks you use, Intro or Fundamentals classes are appropriate for all self-taught individuals and those with less than 5 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience. These classes cover concepts for successful use of QuickBooks software that do not vary between years or versions.

All QuickBooks training indicated are hands on instruction. You will be able to practice lessons with the instructor's guidance. Classes are small to maximize your time with the instructor and improve your retention.

These classes are taught on Windows Desktop versions of QuickBooks either 2007 - 2009. 2010 materials will be available late summer/fall to coincide with academic schedules. Classes and materials are not designed for QuickBooks MAC or Online Editions.

For more information on QuickBooks 2010, attend one of our Free for All Friday Support Forums to see what is new.

1. eQB Online Training

Class information available on this site. Visit the links for class levels at left or by clicking here: General Class information, eQB Essentials, Enhanced or Extras.

2. Purdue North Central - Porter County Campus &

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6. Purdue North Central - Westville Campus

Hands-on Classes meet once per week for 3 weeeks (6 hours of instruction).

Visit PNC's website or call (219) 785-5200, for up-to-date schedules and registration.

$96 fee does not include book (optional)

Book is $38 as of 03/10 (prices subject to change)

Current Class Manual is used for all 3 classes offered at PNC (View Table of Contents)

Intro to QuickBooks (Level 1)

QuickBooks is becoming an industry standard. Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, and track your payables, inventory, and receivables.

Intermediate QuickBooks (Level 2)

Do you need to be able to do more with QuickBooks? Sign up for this class and you will learn to customize your forms, create reports and graphs, use other QuickBooks accounts, track and pay your sales tax, as well as process your payroll, and much more. Learn how to make QuickBooks work for you and your business.

*NEW* Bookkeeping Best Practices with QuickBooks

This course is designed for small businesses, bookkeepers, accounting personnel or anyone who wants to turbo-charge their QB expertise. The course goes into an in-depth discussion of recording assets and depreciation, managing and balancing loans, recording business equity transactions, preparating for tax time, using online features, and customizing the program for your specific needs. You will gain practical advice and discuss the tools you need to take your QuickBooks to the next level.

3. Entrepreneur Center- Michigan City

The Entrepreneur Center offers monthly hands-on classes for improving small business bookkeeping skills with QuickBooks. Class sessions are held 8:30-12:00 for two consecutive weeks (7 hours of instruction).$99 class fee includes materials.Visit ECMC's website for the latest information on class topics and schedules.

QuickBooks Intro

This class is a great introduction to using QuickBooks on a daily basis. All basic functions are taught to help you get off the ground with this versatile software. Class topics include:

*Setting up *Working with lists *Working with bank accounts *Accounting basics in QuickBooks *Entering sales information *Receiving payments *Making deposits *Entering and paying bills

QuickBooks Intermediate Topics

This class explores the more advanced features of QuickBooks software. To get the most from this class, a firm grasp on QB basics is necessary. We Recommend that you attend Intro class prior to this session. Class topics include: *Analyzing financial data *Tracking sales tax *Setting up inventory *Doing payroll with QuickBooks *Estimates & invoicing *Tracking time *Customizing forms *Creating Labels & Letters with QB

QuickBooks Intermediate & Specialty Topic Classes scheduled monthly based on demand. Visit our calendar or contact Heather at 219-809-4200 x300 for the latest schedule updates and to register.

We offer industry-specific classes for QuickBooks for Non-Profits, Contractors, Point of Sale and more. For information visit www.QuickBooksAlaCarte.com to make your reservation.

5. Hammond Development Center &

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8. Gary, East Chicago, Hammond Empowerment Zone

The Business Builders of Hammond Development Center hold monthly hands on QuickBooks classes for improving small business bookkeeping skills. Class sessions are held 8:00-11:30 for two consecutive weeks (7 hours of instruction).$90 class fee includes materials.Visit HDC's website for the latest information on class topics and schedules.

The GECHEZ is offering classes beginning in January 2009. Content and format will be the same as HDC, but pricing and location will vary. Watch their website for updates as they become available. Click here to be e-mailed when details are released.

QuickBooks Intro

This class is a great introduction to using QuickBooks on a daily basis. All basic functions are taught to help you get off the ground with this versatile software. Class topics include: *Setting up *Working with lists *Working with bank accounts *Accounting basics in QuickBooks *Entering sales information *Receiving payments *Making deposits *Entering and paying bills

QuickBooks Intermediate Topics

QuickBooks Intermediate & Specialty Topic Classes scheduled monthly based on demand. Visit our calendar or contact Sue at Business Builders 219-853-6399 for the latest schedule updates and to register.
We offer industry-specific classes for QuickBooks for Non-Profits, Contractors, Point of Sale and more. For information visit www.QuickBooksAlaCarte.com to make your reservation.

7. Indiana University South Bend

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In-depth hands on classes meet once per week for 6 weeks (18 hours of instruction).

$375 Class fee includes:

140 day Free Trial Copy of QuickBooks

1 hour of Follow up support included with 18 hour classes

CEU Credits & Multi-class discounts available

Visit IUSB website for up-to-date schedule and offers.

QuickBooks Fundamentals (18 hours)

Learn to enter and backup data and create basic reports. Hands on class covering the basics of using QuickBooks to manage your business finances. Class topics include: *Introducing QuickBooks *Managing Revenues *Managing Expenses *Bank Reconciliation *Reports & Graphs *Company File Setup and Maintenance and *Customizing QuickBooks. (View Table of Contents)

NEW! QuickBooks Advanced Topics:

Payroll & Sales Tax - Level 2 (9 hours)

Whether paying employees weekly, depositing taxes monthly, or issuing W2s annually, payroll can seem like an overwhelming maze of forms and acronyms. This course covers setup and operations to track time, pay employees and federal and state taxes with QuickBooks. Class also covers completing reports and government forms for payroll and sales tax. Topics cover chapters 2, 3, 4 & 5 in the included textbook. (View Table of Contents)

NEW! QuickBooks Advanced Topics:

Advanced Business Management Tools - Level 2 (9 hours)

Learn QuickBooks advanced business management tools. Course covers inventory management, estimates and sales orders. Class also covers year end procedures to ready your data for tax and financial reporting and closing the year. Once data is completed for the year, look ahead with budgeting, forecasting or QuickBooks business planning tools. Topics cover chapters 1, 6, 7 & 8 in the included textbook. (View Table of Contents)