Bookkeeping Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2026
Program Description
Earn your Bookkeeping Certificate and learn how to analyze, record, and summarize accounting transactions manually, in QuickBooks® and using Peachtree® General Ledger. As a bookkeeper, you'll be responsible for general accounting functions that include: preparing general journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and bank reconciliations, assisting with monthly costing and account analysis
Established in 2016
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 192.00 Hours / 12.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,719.00 |
| Books | $528.00 |
| Fees | $223.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,470.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Connect with the MCC WIOA Liasion for application and next step support at wioaliaison@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Bookkeeping Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2026
Program Description
Earn your Bookkeeping Certificate and learn how to analyze, record, and summarize accounting transactions manually, in QuickBooks® and using Peachtree® General Ledger. As a bookkeeper, you'll be responsible for general accounting functions that include: preparing general journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and bank reconciliations, assisting with monthly costing and account analysis
Established in 2016
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 192.00 Hours / 12.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,719.00 |
| Books | $528.00 |
| Fees | $223.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,470.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Connect with the MCC WIOA Liasion for application and next step support at wioaliaison@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction