Bookkeeping Basics Certificate
Build a Strong Bookkeeping Foundation
The Bookkeeping Basics certificate will enhance your knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, processes and manual bookkeeping systems.
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
Intake Information
The Bookkeeping Basics Certificate is available in its entirety, or learners can opt to take any course independently.
Upcoming Intakes
Fall 2025
- Technical ABC's September 8, 2025 - October 1, 2025
- Ground Zero Terms and Transactions October 6, 2025 - November 3, 2025
- Adding on for Bookkeeping November 10, 2025 - December 3, 2025.
- Trial and Error December 8, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Winter 2026
- Technical ABC's January 20, 2026 - February 12, 2026.
- Ground Zero Terms and Transactions February 17, 2026 - March 12, 2026.
- Adding on for Bookkeeping March 31, 2026 - April 23, 2026.
- Trial and Error April 28, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Spring 2026
- Technical ABC's April 7, 2026 - April 30, 2026.
- Ground Zero Terms and Transactions May 5, 2026 - May 28, 2026.
- Adding on for Bookkeeping June 2, 2026 - June 25, 2026.
- Trial and Error June 30, 2026 - July 23, 2026
Technology Requirements
Equipment: You'll need a personal computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection. Please note that the software used in this course works best in a Windows environment and is not usually compatible with Mac or Apple products.
Software: You'll need 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 Costs
These courses can be taken on their own, or they can be taken as a collection to earn the Bookkeeping Basics Certificate.
Note: The above costs do not include GST
Financial Aid Options
Student life can be very expensive, and few individuals have enough money to pay up-front for their post-secondary education.
Students enrolled in continuing education programs may qualify for program-dependent funding opportunities.
Program Content
Course Descriptions
Technical ABCs - Computer Basics for Basic Bookkeeping | EMAN – 9114
Get a simple step by step refresher on how to use Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel. Quickly see how a clearer understanding of these software programs will make Bookkeeping as easy as A-B-C and 1-2-3.
Ground Zero Terms and Transactions for Bookkeeping | EMAN – 9115
A solid foundation is necessary to build upon, so the best place to start is at ground zero where you will learn the introductory accounting terminology and understand basic transactions.
Adding on for Bookkeeping | EMAN – 9116
This course teaches you more advanced bookkeeping skills such as record transaction, GST remittance, payroll and tax, bad debts, and year end procedures.
Trial and Error - Free software for Basic Bookkeeping | EMAN – 9117
Free software for Basic Bookkeeping: explores bookkeeping software programs to see which one feels right for you. Create a mock company where you can implement and test your new accounting knowledge. This is a great place to understand how all the foundational elements are applied in accounting systems used by business.