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Accounting software for students

Empower your students with free access to QuickBooks Online 

From foundational concepts in high school to advanced applications in college, give students free access to Intuit QuickBooks Online for a smooth learning experience. Tailored learning paths and resources provide real-world tools to build confidence and expertise in financial management. This curriculum offers hands-on learning, connecting academic concepts to career opportunities and the skills needed to manage and grow businesses.

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Access to real-world tools: Benefits for educators and students

Hands-on learning

Intuit QuickBooks Online curriculum for educators is free and offers various options for different student skill levels. Students learn to use QuickBooks through fun and engaging lessons.

Real business scenarios

QuickBooks helps students apply their learning through real-world scenarios. Guide them and give them a leg up in their accounting and bookkeeping careers at every step.

Access business management tools

Your students will get access to the same accounting and bookkeeping platform trusted by 6.5 million businesses for over 30 years. 

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Customizable curriculum options

The QuickBooks Online course can be adjusted to fit your students’ skill levels. It offers three tracks: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.


  • Level 1: Covers all basic functions needed to support a simple service-based business (6+ hours student activities)
  • Level 2: Covers service and product-based business basic functions (20+ hours of student activities)
  • Level 3: Covers service, product, and project-based business (24+ hours of student activities)
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Seamless integration

The QuickBooks platform makes it easy to set up virtual classrooms. Educators can quickly create classes and review student work. Accessible on desktop and mobile for a smooth learning experience.


See how to get started


Step 1: Sign up for access to a QuickBooks educator license.


Step 2: After verification, create your QuickBooks Online account.


Step 3: Sign in to the Quickbooks educator portal with your new credentials and bookmark this page.


Step 4: Watch the How to use your Intuit Quickbooks Educator Portal video.

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Reliable help resources

Our robust support resources help simplify QuickBooks for educators and students. Find answers to frequently asked questions, tips for curriculum integration, troubleshooting help, and resources covering all aspects of QuickBooks education.

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Engaging hands-on learning

High school curriculum designed to help students learn with interactive resources and assessments, and a great resource for CTE programs.


  • 26 lessons: Each lesson contains a detailed lesson plan, slide deck, and student activity worksheet.
  • Organized units: Lessons are grouped into units, with assessments at the end of each to track progress.
  • Final assessment: Get students ready to pass the certification exam and build job-ready skills.
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Seamless integration

The QuickBooks for schools curriculum lives right inside the Intuit for Education platform. Educators can access it, along with other resources, to make teaching even smoother. It also integrates with learning management systems like Canvas, Blackboard, and Google Classroom.


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Step 1: Create an Intuit for Education account if you don't have one yet.


Step 2: If you have an account, sign in to the Intuit for Education portal to access the curriculum.

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Reliable help resources

While we integrate our QuickBooks curriculum into the Intuit for Education platform, educators and students can find support resources. Get answers to FAQs, find tips for using the curriculum, get troubleshooting help, and use tools to make QuickBooks education easier.

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Hear from your educator community

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“For us with Intuit, the bookkeeping and QuickBooks certificate are the structure of the class. That’s the underlying principle, as [students] do those things, we just build on top of them.“

David Waite

Accounting professor, Utah Valley University

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“By us teaching students from the very beginning correct workflows - that they could then go on and mentor people in any other business that they worked with - so those people could learn to use QuickBooks more effectively.“

Brittany Brown

CEO and Founder LedgerGurus

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Need to brush up on your own skills first?

Our extensive library of online tutorials familiarizes students (and you) with Intuit QuickBooks. Our step-by-step videos guide you through topics like QuickBooks setup, account services, sales, and invoicing concepts.

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Industry-recognized certifications available to students

Help your students stand out to potential employers by getting them certified. Intuit sponsors three certification tracks students can pursue to build their durable skills.


Students seeking to develop personal finance skills before seeking additional specialized certifications in QuickBooks, Bookkeeping, or Entrepreneurship may benefit from taking the Intuit Personal Finance certification exam. Explore certification

QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) 

Students can showcase their QuickBooks skills to small businesses and accounting firms by completing the QuickBooks Certified User Exam. Explore what’s covered in the exam. You can view the following set of practice examples and exam questions: QuickBooks Online Study Guide and QuickBooks Desktop Study Guide.

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Certified Bookkeeping Professional

This certification formalizes students' understanding of QuickBooks software, reinforces foundational bookkeeping and accounting knowledge, and helps establish a new standard for bookkeepers entering the job market. Explore what’s covered in the exam.

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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification (ESB)

Students who earn the Intuit Design for Delight Innovator and Entrepreneurship and Small Business certifications will receive the Master Certification in Entrepreneurship. Individuals who receive this certificate will have demonstrated an understanding of concepts related to entrepreneurship, small business, and business design. Explore what’s covered in the exam.

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Disclaimer: While Intuit for Education is 100% free, the optional certification is offered through a third party, Certiport, and fees may apply based on your state and district. For questions, contact your administrator.

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Additional curriculum

Explore full entrepreneurial curriculum to teach your students with Intuit for Education

Explore the basics of starting a business, managing business finances, and maintaining financial control. Plus, access a variety of simulations to get your students ready for the job market.

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Our accounting software for students builds hands-on skills

Current educators, students, and staff at accredited US educational institutions are eligible for free trials of Intuit software. Register now to confirm your eligibility and get started.

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