Business & Cross-Cutting
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a credentialed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Bookkeeping / Office Administration
6–9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-29): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety and ergonomicsbusiness math and applied calculationsprofessional communication and career readinessQuickBooks setup, data entry, and reportingpayroll processing and complianceaccounts receivable and accounts payable proceduresMicrosoft Excel for business usebusiness writing and correspondencerecords management and filing systemscapstone project integrating bookkeeping and office skillsexternship and worksite placementcertification exam preparation for QuickBooks, AIPB, and Microsoft Office Specialist exams
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $12,330 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| AIPB Certified Bookkeeper | Industry certification | American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers |
| Microsoft Office Specialist | Vendor certification | Microsoft |
| QuickBooks Certified User | Vendor certification | Intuit via Certiport |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Small Business: Bookkeeping / Office Administration → Real Estate & Property Management → Entrepreneurship / Small-Business Ops
