ProAdvisor Changes Underway for March 2018

From the Editor

Last month we told you that Intuit was in the process of making several changes to ProAdvisor certification. Next month, Intuit will unveil a series of changes related to QuickBooks Online training and certification including:

Scenario-based training and examination designed to improve the QuickBooks Online certification experience. The full certification training has been updated to be more situational and scenario-based to provide better learning and preparation for the certification exam. The new recommended certification path also includes an optional "Introduction to QuickBooks Online for Accountants" training course for ProAdvisors who are new to QuickBooks Online.

A new process for re-certification of QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisors that will simplify maintenance of your certification. Currently, QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisors must take the full certification exam each year to maintain certification status. Moving forward, QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisors will instead complete a shorter re-certification exam each year focused on what has changed in QuickBooks Online since the prior exam. An optional "What's New" training will also be available with the release in March to help you prepare for this re-certification exam.

A July 31 common 'annual' renewal for all QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisors. The new re-certification exam will be available in March and has a completion deadline of July 31, 2018. This common renewal date makes it simpler for everyone to remember and plan for it. Current QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisors must complete the re-certification exam by this date to maintain their certification status.

  • If you are currently QuickBooks Online Certified: Mark your calendar for July 31, 2018 - the deadline to complete the re-certification exam to maintain your certification status and benefits.
  • If you are in progress on any QuickBooks Certification, including QuickBooks Online: All QuickBooks Certifications (including QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online Advanced) are being migrated as part of this update. Please complete in-progress exams by 11:59 pm, PST, on Feb. 28, 2018.
  • If you are not yet QuickBooks Online certified: You can either wait until the new certification is available in March or complete the current certification now and then re-certify on what’s new by July 31, 2018.

Upcoming Training Opportunities - There will be multiple opportunities over the coming months to prepare for the new certification and re-certification exams.  The first such opportunity is the QuickBooks Online Virtual Certification Bootcamp to be held March 21-22, 2018. You can find out more and register for this free virtual event here.

Develop expertise across the QuickBooks ecosystem with new specialized training opportunities. Intuit will be will introducing new 'specialty training' to provide ProAdvisors with the opportunity to expand their expertise across the ecosystem of QuickBooks products and services. The first such 'specialty training' will be for QuickBooks Self-Employed.

Changes to the QuickBooks Online Accountant 'ProAdvisor' tab. Intuit will begin rolling-out a redesigned ProAdvisor tab in QuickBooks Online Accountant that provides easy access to your benefits, training and certification.

If you have any questions, check out this official Intuit website for details and FAQs.