Office Manager (Voucher Included)

Office managers are vital in any business office setting, ensuring day-to-day workflow runs smoothly. This comprehensive online course will train you for a career as an office manager and equip you with a highly transferable skill set. You will learn effective business management techniques and gain essential computer software skills, including best practices for using QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office.

This course prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. You will build your expertise in these programs through hands-on exercises, in-depth course material, and supplemental video demonstrations. As you prepare for each exam, you will test your skills regularly with quizzes and exams. By course completion, you will be fully will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams for PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel. For students using Microsoft Office 2019/2021, we recommend the MO-100, MO-200, MO-300, and MO-400 exams, and the MO-110, MO-210, MO-310, and MO-400 exams for Microsoft Office 365 users.

This course will also give you hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online, from basic bookkeeping and accounting principles to managing your business' finances—like recording income and expenses, entering checks and bank transfers, and setting up a chart of accounts. You will see how to reconcile your checking account, manage credit card and loan payments; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; generate reports, and more. Once you complete this course, you will understand how to get your finances in order and be prepared for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam.

The Management Training Online course is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn the basics of business and management. The course consists of 12 separate modules geared to provide you with the vital information you need. You will gain an understanding of financial and accounting terms, successful negotiation strategies, the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, and licensing, permits, and taxes. You will also learn about the seven management disciplines that are essential to success.

This course offers enrollment with vouchers for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification and the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification, you must earn the Associate certification by completing the MO-100 (Word), MO-200 (Excel), and MO-300 (PowerPoint) exams, and also complete two of the following expert exams: MO-101 (Word), MO-202 (Excel), or MO-500 (Access). The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

Disclaimer: This course bundle does not include the QuickBooks 2019 software. This version is no longer available. If you plan to take this course, you will need to own a copy of the software already.

What you will learn

• Obtain essential skills required of the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
• Successfully set up a company file in QuickBooks Online
• Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports
• Perform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks
• Understand and apply basic accounting principles to bookkeeping practices.
• Know the entire marketing process, including the roles of ethics and technology
• Develop basic practical and managerial skills
• Understand the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles, and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments
• Know the seven management disciplines essential to business success

How you will benefit

• Prepare to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exams Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
• Learn how to efficiently use the Microsoft Office suite
• Develop your professional communication skills and understand office etiquette
• Understand the best ways to create and send information or data for the most impact
• Gain confidence in your ability to use QuickBooks to perform bookkeeping tasks for any company
• Use basic, intermediate, and advanced features of QuickBooks Online proficiently
• Prepare for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam (QBCU) Exam
• Develop communication skills that will allow you to thrive in a professional environment
• Explore your abilities as a leader and learn how to masterfully manage people and projects
• Gain an understanding of legal and financial regulations
• Set yourself apart from competitors by receiving management training

1. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training
   1. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
   2. Intermediate Microsoft Excel
   3. Advanced Microsoft Excel
   4. Microsoft Excel Final Exam
   5. Introduction to Microsoft Word
   6. Intermediate Microsoft Word
   7. Advanced Microsoft Word
   8. Microsoft Word Final Exam
   9. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
   10. Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
   11. PowerPoint Final Exam
   12. Introduction to Microsoft Outlook
   13. Advanced Microsoft Outlook
   14. Microsoft Outlook Final Exam
   15. Introduction to Microsoft Access
   16. Advanced Microsoft Access
   17. Microsoft Access Final Exam
2. Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online
   1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
   2. Accounting Basics
   3. Getting Started With QuickBooks Online
   4. The Chart of Accounts
   5. Centers and Lists
   6. Bank Accounts
   7. Recording Expenses and Paying Bills
   8. Credit Cards and Loans
   9. Sales Receipts
   10. Invoices, Estimates, and Customizing Sales Forms
   11. Billable Expenses and Customer Credits
   12. Sales Taxes and Reports
   13. Midterm Exam
   14. Product and Service Items
   15. Managing Inventory
   16. Managing Projects and Sales
   17. Progress Invoicing, Late Fees, and Bad Debts
   18. Payroll
   19. Fixed Assets and Loans
   20. Business Entities and Owner Transactions
   21. Banking Rules, Receipts, and Budgets
   22. Adjusting and Reviewing the Books
   23. Starting a Bookkeeping Business
   24. Your Career Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities (Optional Lesson)
   25. Communication and Organization (Optional Lesson)
   26. Final Exam
3. Management Training
   1. Financial and Accounting Management
   2. Marketing Management
   3. Strategic Management in Operations
   4. Legal Issues in Operations
   5. Legal Aspects of Contracts
   6. Tax Issues
   7. Organizational Development and Change
   8. Negotiating Strategies
   9. Business Best Practices
   10. Organization Leadership and Decision Making
   11. Project Management for Executives
   12. Seven Management Disciplines

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
• QuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader .
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following eBook will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the course:

• Bookkeeping for Dummies, 2nd Edition (eBook)
• QuickBooks Online software
  • Your enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will learn how to access and activate this subscription during the course.

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Management Training portion of the course:

• Managing by the Numbers: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and using your Company's Financials
• Strategic Planning - A Pragmatic Guide

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Prerequisites:

You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills. You should also be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Microsoft Office software.

Certification Requirements:

To earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert certification, you must complete the following requirements:

• Earn a Microsoft Office Specialist Associate certification by passing three of the following Associate exams:
  • For students using Microsoft Office 2019/2021:
    • MO-100: Microsoft Word
    • MO-200: Microsoft Excel
    • MO-300: Microsoft PowerPoint
    • MO-400: Microsoft Outlook
  • For students using Microsoft Office 365:
    • MO-110: Microsoft Word
    • MO-210: Microsoft Excel
    • MO-310: Microsoft PowerPoint
    • MO-400: Microsoft Outlook
• And pass any two of the following three Expert exams:
  • For students using Microsoft Office 2019/2021:
    • MO-101: Microsoft Word Expert
    • MO-201: Microsoft Excel Expert
    • MO-500: Microsoft Access Expert
  • For students using Microsoft Office 365:
    • MO-111: Microsoft Word Expert
    • MO-211: Microsoft Excel Expert
    • MO-500: Microsoft Access Expert

Tracy Berry

Tracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting/productivity applications.

Wade Lindenberger

Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm. Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the leading health and fitness club chains in the world. He has also been Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a division of a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the "Big Four" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor for courses at Coopers & Lybrand and at the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.

Helene K. Liatsos

Helene K. Liatsos is a business advisor and QuickBooks Certified Advisor with more than 25 years of experience. She consults for a range of companies, from travel agencies to startups. Her company Home Office Management Experts was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Helene holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Katrina McBride's

Katrina McBride's career reflects extensive experience in organizational leadership, marketing strategies, and market development in multinational corporate environments. Her leadership abilities have been utilized to develop new programs and functional areas. In director-level positions for Nortel Networks, she led strategy for competitive intelligence, emerging markets, and lead generation. McBride holds an M.A. in organizational management and a B.S. in psychology.

Katherine Squires Pang

Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed has practiced law with since 1983. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member of many universities, including New York University and the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001.

Jerry L. Partridge

Jerry L. Partridge is a Certified Project Management Professional with experience as a project and program manager for a major retail organization. He is a certified instructor for IBM project management courses and hosts university seminars for project managers seeking certification. He has worked extensively with the Project Management Institute, previously leading a team that developed a practice standard for Earned Value Management Systems and volunteering as a subject matter expert for an update to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Partridge holds a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam upon completion of the course. You will also be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification, you must earn the Associate certification by completing three of the following exams:

• For students using Microsoft Office 2019/2021: MO-100 (Word), MO-200 (Excel), MO-300 (PowerPoint), or MO-400 (Outlook)
• For students using Microsoft Office 365: MO-110 (Word), MO-210 (Excel), MO-310 (PowerPoint), or MO-400 (Outlook)

And complete two of the following expert exams:

• For students using Microsoft Office 2019/2021: MO-101 (Word Expert), MO-201 (Excel Expert), or MO-500 (Access Expert)
• For students using Microsoft Office 365: MO-111 (Word Expert), MO-211 (Excel Expert), or MO-500 (Access Expert)

You will receive six exam vouchers. You will receive five vouchers to sit for the (MOS) exams. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification, you must earn the Associate certification by completing the Associate exams, and also complete two of the expert exams. You will also receive an exam voucher for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam.

Is a bookkeeper the same as an accountant?

Not exactly. There are five major parts to the accounting process and they include recording, interpreting, classifying, analyzing, and reporting financial information. Bookkeeping is the first, foundational part of the accounting process — recording financial transactions. However, bookkeeping is a great first step into an accounting career, and with additional education, you use this as a way to gain experience and become an accountant in the future.

How do I become a bookkeeper?

You will need to have a high school diploma as well as some type of bookkeeping or accounting training to become a professional bookkeeper. An online course like this one is a great place to start. You can try out this great career to ensure that bookkeeping is something you enjoy doing. If you want to stay competitive and qualify for more job opportunities at higher levels down the road, you may want to think about earning an associate degree in bookkeeping or accounting along with your training and experience on the job.

Where do bookkeepers work?

Most bookkeepers work in an office environment during typical 9 to 5 hours and spend a large amount of their time in front of a computer. As a professional bookkeeper, you will usually be working alone but may have a few people from other areas of accounting that work alongside you. It is even possible that you could work remotely from home for one or more organizations at a time.

Do bookkeepers do the taxes for a company?

No, bookkeepers do not do company taxes. Taxes are done by an accountant. However, bookkeepers play an important role in making sure that financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner. This ensures that the financial information for a company is easy to read and use once it is time for an accountant to take over and do the taxes.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 18 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

If you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

Hope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

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