Certificate in Accounting

Explore areas of business with exposure to topics like finance, banking, and accounting. It’s the perfect opportunity to increase your earning power, reputation and quality of work. A certificate also provides the groundwork for a future bachelor’s degree.

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Apply By:
January 9, 2025

Classes Start:
January 30, 2025

No Live Lectures

3 Courses

As Little as 4 Months

Pay as You Go ($200 per course)

Overview

Develop in-demand skills quickly with the Certificate in Accounting. Gain new skills in accounting to tackle real-life financial problems by developing specialized knowledge in the fundamentals of business: accounting, macroeconomics, communications and management. This degree is perfect for working professionals who want a strong foundation in accounting or hope to pursue a degree in the future.

What you’ll learn

Jumpstart your career in business with these valuable skills:

Analyze financial decisions to support capital market decisions

Gain practical knowledge of accounting

Understand financial reporting and management

Develop budgets, cost controls and procedures

Admission Requirements

Anyone who has a high-school education and is 16 years of age or older can study online at UoPeople.

Curriculum / Courses

The Accounting Certificate is a 9-credit program establishing that the student has mastered the basic fundamentals of accounting.

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Careers

Where will a Certificate in Accounting take you? Your certificate will help prepare for a job as a:

Financial Planner

Accountant

Payroll Specialist

Account Manager

As a UoPeople student, you’re never on your own—our Career Service Center provides resume feedback, networking tips, interview techniques and more.

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$60 application fee

$200 ASSESSMENT FEE PER COURSE

IN TOTAL AROUND $660 FOR THE CERTIFICATE

Paying for school

UoPeople does not charge for tuition, books, or campus expenses. We charge only a $60 application fee, and a $200 assessment fee to be paid when you register for each course. Over the course of earning your Certificate in Accounting at UoPeople, you can expect to pay a total of only $660. Our mission is to make it possible for everyone to afford higher education.

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Flexibility

Concerned about managing your studies while you work or juggle family life? Don’t be! Over half of our students are successfully studying while working, raising families, or both. You can too! UoPeople is proud to be the world’s most flexible option for earning tuition-free certificates and degrees. Learn more about how our programs are specially designed to work for you:

Asynchronous Learning

At UoPeople there are no live lectures, and no set class times. Instead, you can enjoy the freedom of online flexibility and study on your own schedule. Complete assignments during your commute, on your lunch break, or after the kids are in bed. As long as your course work is finished by the end of each week you’ll stay on track for graduation.

Total Accessibility

All you need to study at UoPeople is a stable internet connection – whether it’s on a desktop, laptop, or even your cell phone. Courses never require heavy video files, and the UoPeople Online Campus is compatible with most browsers.

Transfer Credits

Credits earned during certificate studies can be transferred within UoPeople if you decide to later pursue a degree with us. That means there’s no pressure to decide up-front between a certificate program or full degree!

Common Questions Students Are Asking Us

Questions regarding our academic programs offered at UoPeople

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Does UoPeople accept international students?

Absolutely! UoPeople has students from over 200 countries and territories.

Are the programs accredited?

University of the People is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Will I get the academic support I need?

Absolutely! Classes at UoPeople are small and highly qualified instructors are available to answer students’ questions and offer support. Additionally, each student is connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who remains with them until graduation. Program Advisors act as the students’ personal support system throughout their studies. The Program Advisor will answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.

What is asynchronous learning?

Asynchronous learning allows you to learn on your own schedule. You will have access via the UoPeople Online Campus to assignments, lectures, and other learning materials. There are no live lectures or set class times at UoPeople.