Elevate for Humanity Career and Technical Institute provides workforce development and technical training services. Programs, funding eligibility, certification preparation, employer participation, and training availability may vary. Elevate for Humanity does not guarantee employment, certification issuance, wage outcomes, or licensure approval.

Bookkeeping & QuickBooks | Certified User | Indianapolis

QuickBooks Certified User

Bookkeeping & QuickBooks — QuickBooks Certified User in 5 weeks.

Small business accounting, accounts payable, receivable, and payroll. Prepare for the QuickBooks Certified User exam. Free with WIOA or Next Level Jobs funding for eligible Indiana residents.

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Free with WIOA + Next Level Jobs
QuickBooks Certified User cert
Accounts payable, receivable & payroll
Bookkeepers earn $38K–$52K

Self-PayInstructor-Led + LMS Training

Bookkeeping

Manage financial records for businesses. Learn QuickBooks and accounting principles.

16 weeks15–20 hrs/week3 credentialsHybrid

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$1,500

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

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Program at a Glance

Answers workforce boards and applicants need before applying.

When do I start?

Rolling enrollment — next cohort date confirmed after application

Mon–Thu, 15–20 hours per week

How long does it take?

16 weeks · 15–20 hrs/week

10–15 participants per cohort

What credential do I earn?

QuickBooks Certified User — issued by Intuit / Certiport

What job can I get?

Bookkeeper ($35,000–$45,000)

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson MSA

What does it cost?

$1,500

Is funding available?

FSSA IMPACT for eligible participants

Credentials You Earn

Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.

QuickBooks Certified User

Issued by Intuit / Certiport — nationally recognized in this field

Validates proficiency in QuickBooks Online for small business accounting.

Validity: Lifetime (version-specific)

Bookkeeping Fundamentals Certificate

Issued by Elevate for Humanity — nationally recognized in this field

Institutional certificate verifying double-entry bookkeeping competency.

Validity: Lifetime

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel

Issued by Microsoft / Certiport — nationally recognized in this field

Validates spreadsheet skills for financial reporting and data analysis.

Validity: Lifetime (version-specific)

Full credential disclosure and issuing-authority mapping

Training to Employment Pathway

How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.

Step 1 · Training
16 weeks · Mon–Thu, 15–20 hours per week
Step 2 · Credential
QuickBooks Certified User (Intuit / Certiport)
Step 3 · Experience
Hands-on lab and/or clinical or work-based practice
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including Katz Sapper & Miller
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Bookkeeper · $35,000–$45,000
Step 6 · Advancement
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk ($38,000–$48,000)

Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.

$35,000–$55,000

Typical wage range

85 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

4% (as fast as average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:Intuit QuickBooks Certified User ExamGAAP Fundamentals

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $35,000–$55,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Accounting Fundamentals

·Double-entry bookkeeping
·Chart of accounts
·Journal entries and ledgers
·Accrual vs cash basis

QuickBooks Online

·Company setup and customization
·Invoicing and payments
·Expense tracking and categorization
·Bank feeds and reconciliation

Financial Reporting

·Profit & loss statements
·Balance sheets
·Cash flow statements
·Accounts aging reports

Payroll & Compliance

·Payroll processing
·Federal and state tax withholding
·W-2 and 1099 preparation
·Quarterly tax filings

Excel for Accounting

·Formulas and functions (SUM, VLOOKUP, IF)
·Pivot tables for financial analysis
·Budget templates
·Data validation

What's Included in This Program

All training components delivered as part of your enrollment

Elevate Internal Training

Bookkeeping — Full Curriculum

Elevate LMS

Modules, lessons, quizzes, and checkpoints delivered through the Elevate learning platform. Progress is tracked and gated — you advance when you're ready.

Required

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

FSSA IMPACT (SNAP/TANF)

Indiana residents receiving SNAP or TANF

Indiana's SNAP Employment & Training (IMPACT) program can cover 100% of tuition for eligible recipients. You must be referred by your FSSA/DFR case worker — contact them to request a training authorization.

WorkOneWIOATrade ActSNAP E&TJRI

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Self-Pay — All States

$1,500tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Self-pay options

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Adjust your deposit to see weekly payments. BNPL available at checkout.

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Next Step

Apply Now Request Information Indiana Career Connect

Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.

Funding & How to Start

Workforce funding may be available

Indiana ETPL-listed. WIOA Title I and WRG funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

WIOAWorkforce Ready GrantFSSA IMPACT

Is this program fundable?

Yes — for eligible Indiana residents

Federal and state workforce programs may cover tuition, tools, and certification fees when you are approved. Eligibility is decided by WorkOne or your workforce agency — not by Elevate for Humanity.

Self-pay option: $1,500 — Self-pay: $1,500 or 3-month payment plan ($500/month).

How workforce funding works →

Indiana Career Connect

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How to start the funding process

Go to Indiana Career Connect online or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to begin eligibility intake.

1
Start online at Indiana Career Connect
Create or sign in at Indiana Career Connect and search for "Elevate for Humanity" as your training provider.
2
Or visit your nearest WorkOne career center
WorkOne staff complete the WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant eligibility assessment. Funding approval happens at WorkOne — not at your training school.
3
Complete eligibility with a WorkOne case manager
Bring ID and employment history. Your case manager determines whether you qualify for an Individual Training Account (ITA) voucher.
4
Enroll after your training voucher is approved
Return to Elevate with your WorkOne authorization to finish enrollment. Approved students often pay $0 for tuition and certification fees.

Indiana Career Connect (online)Find nearest WorkOne center

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

Katz Sapper & Miller
Blue & Co.
Somerset CPAs
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Self-pay program. Payment plans available.

Your path from application to career

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