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Savvas CTE Course for Intuit® QuickBooks®

In this course, students learn how to effectively use QuickBooks® Online, gaining skills applicable to both large companies and small businesses. Students will cover both basic and advanced accounting functions and explore additional services and products offered by QuickBooks®.

In Savvas CTE Course for Intuit® QuickBooks®, students will:

  • Set up lists, customers, and products in QuickBooks®
  • Manage journal entries and create detailed reports
  • Record transactions, expenses, and receipts accurately


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Savvas CTE Course for Intuit® QuickBooks®

Prepare students to apply their skills to accounting and entrepreneurial careers.

Student-Centered Approach

Student-Centered Design

Grounded in educational research, this course maximizes student motivation and engagement with real-world relevance, hands-on projects, interactive assignments, and accessibility tools.

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Ready for the Real World

Students become career ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical activities, students gain the skills they need for in-demand careers.

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Employability Skills

Students build essential workplace skills—including professionalism, communication, teamwork, time management, conflict resolution, safety, and respect—that support a positive work culture and long-term career success.

Learn accounting functions and prepare for Quickbooks certification.

Industry Certification and College Credit

Prepare students for the Intuit® QuickBooks® Certified User Online certification exam from Certiport®—a credential eligible for college credit recommended by the American Council on Education* and trusted by colleges nationwide.

Prepare students for the Intuit® QuickBooks® Certified User Online Certification

  • Course Outline
  • Module Introduction
  • Interactive Instructional Design
  • Formative and Summative Assessments
  • Accessibility

Course Outline by Module

    • Module 1: Setting Up and Managing QuickBooks Online
    • Module 2: Managing Lists and Recurring Transactions
    • Module 3: Managing Journal Entries and Connecting Intuit QuickBooks to Online Apps
    • Module 4: Setting Up Customers, Products, and Services
    • Module 5: Managing Sales Settings and Recording Money-In Transactions
    • Module 6: Managing Vendor Records and Expense Settings
    • Module 7: Recording and Managing Basic Money-Out Transactions
    • Module 8: Bank Accounts, Transaction Rules, and Receipts
    • Module 9: Basic Reports and Views
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Module Introduction

  • Module Introduction Video and Description
    Each module begins with an introductory video where the instructor sets the stage for topics and learning objectives for the upcoming module. The video is followed by a short description of the module content.
  • Module Learning Objectives
    Each module introduction includes the set of learning objectives for students to review prior to beginning instruction.
  • Polling Question
    Students engage with an interactive poll related to the upcoming module content. After completing the poll, students can see how their peers responded with a percentage breakdown of the results.
  • Introduce New Vocabulary
    The module introduction concludes with an interactive vocabulary matching activity, designed to familiarize students with words and concepts they will learn in the upcoming module.
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Interactive Instructional Design

  • Engaging Lesson Videos
    Each lesson begins with an instructional video from an expert educator, designed to grab students’ attention while addressing learning objectives.
  • Interactive Reading
    Each lesson video is followed by an interactive reading where students dive into new material with embedded interactives like hot spots, flip cards, slides, videos, and more!
  • Integrated Activities
    Activities are embedded purposefully between lessons and incorporate a variety of interactive tools for students to practice what they’ve learned.
  • Project-Based Learning
    End-of-module projects provide the opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned to a real-world situation that they would encounter in the workforce.
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Formative and Summative Assessments

  • Concept Check
    Embedded concept checks include a variety of low-stakes activities, including short answer responses, matching, flashcards, and sorting.
  • Discussion-based Reflections
    Thought-provoking discussion prompts invite students to process and share their learning with their peers. Utilize your LMS discussion board or have students work in an individual course journal.
  • Short Answer Assignments
    Short answer assignments are included at the end of each module, providing an opportunity for students to analyze and apply their learning to a real-world situation. Students are supplied with a detailed assignment rubric, with clear expectations.
  • Module Quizzes
    Each module concludes with a quiz, assessing student understanding. Quizzes are auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
  • Midterm Exam
    Assess student content mastery midway through the course.
  • Final Exam
    A comprehensive final exam assesses student skills and knowledge at the end of the course. The final exam is auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
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Accessibility

  • Text-to-Speech
    Audio features allow greater accessibility for students. Highlight any text within the course to have it read out loud, including image alt text.
  • Language Translations
    Translate any text within the course, including video transcripts, into 60+ languages. Additionally, many language translations can be read out loud using the text-to-speech feature.
  • Closed Captioning
    All videos within the course include closed captioning with the ability to access video transcripts and translate into 60+ languages.
  • Alternative Activities
    Alternative activities are embedded throughout lessons to meet accessibility standards and provide alternatives to the interactive activities in multiple choice format.
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Simple. Seamless. Scalable.

Whether you’re launching in one classroom or across a district, enjoy turnkey access on your favorite LMS through the award-winning Savvas Realize platform.

Additional Savvas CTE Course for Intuit® QuickBooks® Resources

  • Blended Learning
  • Pacing Guide
  • Answer Keys
  • Syllabus
  • Personalized Career Exploration
  • PowerPoints
  • Training

Blended Learning Guide

Provides teachers with robust support for planning and implementing the course in a traditional classroom, including best practices for blending face-to-face and online learning activities.

  • Step-by-step teaching support for each lesson
  • In-class discussion prompts
  • Suggestions for independent, small group, and whole class instruction
  • Facilitation support and student work samples for projects
  • Sample student responses for reflections and short answer assignments


Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

Pacing Guide

Provides a tool for teachers to appropriately assign coursework and allocate time on a weekly basis for completing a course within a semester or year long time frame.



Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

Answer Keys

Includes answers and grading rubrics for Reflections and Short Answer Assignments, along with detailed grading rubrics and sample student work for Projects.



Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

Course Syllabus

The syllabus includes a high-level course overview, module overviews, and module learning objectives.



Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

Personalized Career Exploration

With access to trusted U.S. Department of Labor data, students can explore 1,000+ careers to discover jobs that fit who they are, what they enjoy, and where they want to go next.



Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

PowerPoints

These fully customizable slides are available for select courses to support classroom instruction with industry-aligned content, teaching tips, high-impact visuals, discussion starters, and formative checks that connect concepts to real-world application and employability skills.



Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

On-Demand Training

An on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.

Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

Savvas CTE Course for Intuit® QuickBooks® FAQ

  • What modules are covered in this course?
    • Module 1: Setting Up and Managing QuickBooks Online
    • Module 2: Managing Lists and Recurring Transactions
    • Module 3: Managing Journal Entries and Connecting Intuit QuickBooks to Online Apps
    • Module 4: Setting Up Customers, Products, and Services
    • Module 5: Managing Sales Settings and Recording Money-In Transactions
    • Module 6: Managing Vendor Records and Expense Settings
    • Module 7: Recording and Managing Basic Money-Out Transactions
    • Module 8: Bank Accounts, Transaction Rules, and Receipts
    • Module 9: Basic Reports and Views
  • What grade levels is this text appropriate for?
    Grades 9–12
  • What types of programs is this course designed for?
    This program is designed for CTE Finance and Entrepreneurial pathways or elective offerings.
  • Does this course align to any industry certifications?
    Yes, this course prepares students for success on the Intuit® QuickBooks® Certified User Online certification exam from Certiport®.
  • Is this program available in print or digitally?
    This Savvas CTE Course for Intuit® QuickBooks® is a robust, digital–only course ideal for virtual or blended learning.
  • What teacher resources are available?
    Teacher resources include the course syllabus, pacing guide, answer keys, blended learning guide, and digital courseware access. Additionally, an on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.
  • What Learning Management System (LMS) is this course accessible on?
    Digital courseware is delivered on the award-winning Savvas Realize platform, which can integrate with: Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, AGILIX Buzz, and D2L.
  • What are the digital license options?
    Student digital access can be purchased for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years.
  • How long does it take to complete the course?
    This program is designed to support a full-credit course and therefore may be used to support a semester- or year-long option. On average, this course requires 80 instructional seat-time hours, equating to roughly 3–4 lessons per week. Teachers can make course customizations if desired to meet specific needs.
  • Are there any required materials for this course?
    Yes. Due to the hands-on nature of QuickBooks®, QuickBooks® Online software is required for students.
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