Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/16/2025

Program Description

This 8 credit-hour certificate program will provide the student with the courses needed for an entry-level position in this particular area.

Established in 1980

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

William Rainey Harper College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Cert/real Estate School, Assoc Collegiate Bus Schools & Prog

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 107.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,112.00
Books$1,144.00
Fees$409.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$150.00
Total Cost$2,815.00

Financial Aid

  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • All financial aid is based on the eligibility of the individual

Application Procedure

WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Reading - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Language - Instruction is in English
  • Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/16/2025

Program Description

This 8 credit-hour certificate program will provide the student with the courses needed for an entry-level position in this particular area.

Established in 1980

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

William Rainey Harper College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Cert/real Estate School, Assoc Collegiate Bus Schools & Prog

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 107.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,112.00
Books$1,144.00
Fees$409.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$150.00
Total Cost$2,815.00

Financial Aid

  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • All financial aid is based on the eligibility of the individual

Application Procedure

WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Reading - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Language - Instruction is in English
  • Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction