# QuickBooks - Tier 1 (Certificate of Completion (Noncredit))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Career Education

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34298/34358/36163/34367/36254

Program Code: CEC.QBT1.CC

Program Control Number: 40514

The QuickBooks - Tier 1 Certificate helps students discover the power of QuickBooks while learning basic accounting concepts through hands-on practice. Upon completion of the certificate program, students gain the skills they need to start their academic and career pathway in accounting. The certificate prepares students for entry-level clerk jobs that utilize QuickBooks. In addition, for small business owners, students will acquire the necessary skills to manage bookkeeping for their business. Students are encouraged to pursue the QuickBooks - Tier 2 Certificate to further develop their QuickBooks skills and knowledge.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Gain the knowledge and skills they need to start their academic and/or career pathway in accounting. In addition, for small business owners, manage bookkeeping for their business.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Students must complete and pass the following courses:** | | 72 |
| VBUS 280 | Accounting Terminology | 36 |
| VBUS 281 | Introduction to Quickbooks | 36 |
| **Students must complete and pass ONE of the following courses:** | | 72-216 |
| VBUS 400 | Employability Skills | 72 |
| or ESL 520 | English for Work 2 | 96-216 |
| **Total** | | **144-288** |