Hi Kirsten

UniversalClass does not certify anyone. It is more for the person who wishes to learn something new without paying an arm and a leg for it. Nothing worse than taking a course only to find out you don't like the subject or it is not what you thought it was. At UniversalClass you can find out if you want to further your education in a particular subject by taking their classes. They do have an accounting & bookkeeping class that I will be taking as a research project to see if it is something that would benefit referring my clients to who do not have bookkeeping experience or knowledge. Traditionally a bookkeeping class would cost you about 500.00; at UniversalClass it is $55 to $60 and if you want a certificate of course completion it is $80 to $85. So for the $179.00 US that I paid for an annual membership which allows me to take as many classes as I want in that time it has already been worth it.

As for certification: I received my certification and the right to use CPB - Certified Professional Bookkeeper at the end of my name through the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada of which I am also a member. Their website is www.ipbc.ca. If you do join please mention that the referral name is Sonni Jones. If you are in the US I believe you can get certified through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers their website is www.aipb.org (no affiliation with IPBC). I am also a Certified Simply Consultant. Both have different requirements so check them out. Would love to receive your feed back and good luck. If you have further questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Chat soon.

Sonni

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Sonni Jones, CPB
Certified Professional Bookkeeper