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How to Become Xero Certified



If you want to work in business, bookkeeping or accounting, you should consider becoming Xero certified. This cloud–based accounting software is designed to manage the accounts of small to medium businesses with efficiency and provide easy access to essential information.

Interested? Here’s a quick guide to the advantages of Xero and how to become Xero certified.

Why is Xero so Popular?

Designed to make running business accounts simpler and faster, Xero’s online accounting system reduces the risk of manual errors, as every bank transaction flows automatically into it. This means that businesses can instantly check their cash flow wherever they are.

Here are some other advantages of Xero accounting:

  • Everything is automatically saved, so there’s no need to back up
  • Updates are a thing of the past
  • Cloud accounting means you can send invoices from anywhere
  • Collaboration is simple
  • It gives you real-time information
  • Your dashboard gives you a live view of your balance, transactions and bills

How Do I Become Xero Certified?

Becoming Xero certified will enable you to use the core features of Xero with confidence. You’ll learn how to set up clients, carry out common tasks and get the most out of the software. You can become Xero certified in two main ways; via the Xero website or via an alternative provider.

Becoming Certified via the Xero Website

Step one in the certification process involves becoming a Xero partner. To do this, simply fill in a form on the website and a Xero rep will give you a call to explain your study options. There are four choices:


  • Complete a number of online courses

    Xero’s online training courses involve bite-sized lessons that you can complete in any order. Each lesson features an introduction, an overview, sections of content, an assessment and a summary. You can study at your own pace and even reset any questions that you answer wrongly.

  • Watch webinars

    You’ll need to put aside a day to take part in Xeros live webinars, as they run for two and a half hours in the morning and afternoon, with a break for lunch. Once you’ve finished learning and passed the assessment you’ll know how to use all of the software’s core features.

  • Take part in live classrooms

    Xero’s live classroom options last for 8 hours and include completing an assessment. You’ll receive tuition on all of the main functions from setting up to reporting.

  • Complete a fast track assessment

    Aimed at experienced Xero advisors who haven’t yet gained certification, this one-hour assessment can only be attempted once and you’ll need to get 80% of the questions correct. If you don’t, you’ll have to complete the full certification programme. Your progress is saved as you go in case of unexpected interruptions!

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Becoming Certified via an Alternative Learning Provider

If you’re looking to learn Xero at your own pace and you want access to tutor support and flexible payment plans, you could apply for a certification course with an alternative learning provider.

For example, the Career Academy runs intermediate and advanced level certifications in Xero. These take around 15 hours to complete but can be studied online and at your own pace. The academy also offers a 40-hour diploma which includes a certificate,  an advanced certificate and official Xero advisor certification.

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Average Salary for a Xero Bookkeeper

What Kind of Skills Will I Gain?


  • Starting up Xero
  • Collaborating with clients
  • Keeping up to date with tasks
  • Banking quotes
  • Invoices, bills and purchase orders
  • Advanced tools
  • Month-end reporting
  • Creating projects

What Happens After Certification?

Once you’ve obtained your Xero certification you’ll need to complete quarterly product updates which include some assessment questions. These are delivered by webinar.

Becoming Xero certified is a great way to make your CV stand out for the right reasons. So why not explore the full range of Xero training we offer?

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