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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Chicago, Illinois

46 accounting and bookkeeping programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

22 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 44 by Illinois and 2 by Indiana. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record and check financial data so an organization keeps complete, accurate books. Some employers want college classes or a degree in accounting, others hire people with a high school diploma and train them on the job; certification is not usually required.1 Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare federal tax returns needs a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS.2

In Chicago, 7 of the 46 programs take students without a high school diploma, 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 28 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 46 programs here are bookkeeping certificate or course (15 programs), accounting certificate (11 programs), accounting (associate degree, 10 programs), QuickBooks and accounting software (5 programs), and 5 more of one other kind.

See the 46 programs

All 81 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Chicago?

$1,350 to $85,875

is what the 2 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
Only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Only 6 of 46 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Only 6 of 46 programs report it
Length
24 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Chicago may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in Chicago?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 46 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

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46 programs

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Accountancy AAS Degree

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$51,200
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accountancy AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
    More details about Accountancy AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,790
    Length
    120 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    411
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Accountancy AAS Degree at College Of DuPage

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Paraprofessional Accountant Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$51,200
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Paraprofessional Accountant Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Paraprofessional Accountant Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,790
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    411
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Paraprofessional Accountant Certificate at College Of DuPage

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    A.A.S. Accounting Associate Degree

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Harper College, PalatineAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$42,600
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, A.A.S. Accounting Associate Degree at Harper College
    More details about A.A.S. Accounting Associate Degree at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,661
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    216
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, A.A.S. Accounting Associate Degree at Harper College

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting (AAS)

    McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    McHenry County College, Crystal LakeAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,400
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting (AAS) at McHenry County College
    More details about Accounting (AAS) at McHenry County College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,841
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    112
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Accounting (AAS) at McHenry County College

  • Accounting certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Accounting Certificate

    McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    McHenry County College, Crystal LakeAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,300
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting Certificate at McHenry County College
    More details about Accounting Certificate at McHenry County College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,564
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Accounting Certificate at McHenry County College

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Assistant/Clerk

    Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos HillsBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$30,800
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Assistant/Clerk at Moraine Valley Community College
    More details about Accounting Assistant/Clerk at Moraine Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,705
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Assistant/Clerk at Moraine Valley Community College

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personNo diploma needed

    Quickbooks Certified Proadviser On-Line

    Computer Education Institute

    Porter

    No diploma needed

    Computer Education Institute, PorterQuickBooks and accounting softwareIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,350
    Program website, Quickbooks Certified Proadviser On-Line at Computer Education Institute
    More details about Quickbooks Certified Proadviser On-Line at Computer Education Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,350
    Program website, Quickbooks Certified Proadviser On-Line at Computer Education Institute

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Calumet College

    Whiting

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Calumet College, WhitingAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$85,875
    Program website, Accounting at Calumet College
    More details about Accounting at Calumet College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $85,875
    Program website, Accounting at Calumet College

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareHybridNo diploma needed

    10 Week - Microsoft/Adobe/QuickBooks Program

    Computer Training Source Inc.

    Chicago

    No diploma needed

    Computer Training Source Inc., ChicagoQuickBooks and accounting softwareHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, 10 Week - Microsoft/Adobe/QuickBooks Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    More details about 10 Week - Microsoft/Adobe/QuickBooks Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, 10 Week - Microsoft/Adobe/QuickBooks Program at Computer Training Source Inc.

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Accounting (AAS)

    Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about Accounting (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting (AAS)-BU020

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Joliet Junior College, JolietAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Accounting (AAS)-BU020 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Accounting (AAS)-BU020 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Accounting (AAS)-BU020 at Joliet Junior College

  • Accounting certificateHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting (COA)-BU030

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Joliet Junior College, JolietAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Accounting (COA)-BU030 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Accounting (COA)-BU030 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Accounting (COA)-BU030 at Joliet Junior College

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting AAS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509

    Elgin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More details about Accounting AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting AC

    Wright College - North Campus

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting AC at Wright College - North Campus
    More details about Accounting AC at Wright College - North Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting AC at Wright College - North Campus

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper

    America Business College Inc

    Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    America Business College Inc, ChicagoBookkeeping certificate or courseHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper at America Business College Inc
    More details about Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper at America Business College Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper at America Business College Inc

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Assistant Certificate

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Harper College, PalatineBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Assistant Certificate at Harper College
    More details about Accounting Assistant Certificate at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Assistant Certificate at Harper College

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Accounting Associate AAS

    Oakton College

    Skokie

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Oakton College, SkokieAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Associate AAS at Oakton College
    More details about Accounting Associate AAS at Oakton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Associate AAS at Oakton College

  • Accounting certificateIn personEducation and courses

    Accounting Associate Certificate

    Oakton College

    Skokie

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Oakton College, SkokieAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Associate Certificate at Oakton College
    More details about Accounting Associate Certificate at Oakton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Associate Certificate at Oakton College

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Associates Degree

    Wright College - North Campus

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Associates Degree at Wright College - North Campus
    More details about Accounting Associates Degree at Wright College - North Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Associates Degree at Wright College - North Campus

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting BC

    Wright College - North Campus

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting BC at Wright College - North Campus
    More details about Accounting BC at Wright College - North Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting BC at Wright College - North Campus

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Harper College, PalatineBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate at Harper College
    More details about Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate at Harper College

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Bookkeeping Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Bookkeeping Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Accounting Bookkeeping Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Bookkeeping Certificate at College Of DuPage

  • Accounting certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Certificate

    Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about Accounting Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Certificate at Waubonsee Community College

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Certificate

    Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Certificate at Prairie State College
    More details about Accounting Certificate at Prairie State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Certificate at Prairie State College

  • Accounting certificateIn personEducation and courses

    Accounting Certificate

    South Suburban College

    South Holland

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    South Suburban College, South HollandAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Accounting Certificate at South Suburban College
    More details about Accounting Certificate at South Suburban College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Accounting Certificate at South Suburban College

  • Accounting certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Program

    Morton College

    Cicero

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Morton College, CiceroAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Program at Morton College
    More details about Accounting Program at Morton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Program at Morton College

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Specialist Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Accounting Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Specialist Certificate at College Of DuPage

  • Accounting certificateIn personEducation and courses

    Accounting Technology Certificate

    Oakton College

    Skokie

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Oakton College, SkokieAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting Technology Certificate at Oakton College
    More details about Accounting Technology Certificate at Oakton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting Technology Certificate at Oakton College

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Accounting and Business Management AAS

    Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Accounting and Business Management AAS at Prairie State College
    More details about Accounting and Business Management AAS at Prairie State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Accounting and Business Management AAS at Prairie State College

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Advanced Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Harper College, PalatineBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Advanced Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate at Harper College
    More details about Advanced Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Advanced Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk Certificate at Harper College

  • Accounting certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Advanced Accounting Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Advanced Accounting Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Advanced Accounting Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Advanced Accounting Certificate at College Of DuPage

  • PayrollHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    American Payroll Association PayTrain Certificate

    DePaul University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DePaul University, ChicagoPayroll · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, American Payroll Association PayTrain Certificate at DePaul University
    More details about American Payroll Association PayTrain Certificate at DePaul University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, American Payroll Association PayTrain Certificate at DePaul University

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Bookkeeping Certificate

    Harry S. Truman College

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Harry S. Truman College, ChicagoBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Bookkeeping Certificate at Harry S. Truman College
    More details about Bookkeeping Certificate at Harry S. Truman College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Bookkeeping Certificate at Harry S. Truman College

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Bookkeeping Specialist

    Computer Training Source Inc.

    Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    Computer Training Source Inc., ChicagoBookkeeping certificate or courseHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Bookkeeping Specialist at Computer Training Source Inc.
    More details about Bookkeeping Specialist at Computer Training Source Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Bookkeeping Specialist at Computer Training Source Inc.

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Bookkeeping VS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509

    Elgin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Bookkeeping VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More details about Bookkeeping VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    31 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Bookkeeping VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping w QuickBooks w Payroll Prtc & Mngmt (Voucher)

    Governors State University

    University Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Governors State University, University ParkBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Bookkeeping w QuickBooks w Payroll Prtc & Mngmt (Voucher) at Governors State University
    More details about Bookkeeping w QuickBooks w Payroll Prtc & Mngmt (Voucher) at Governors State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Bookkeeping w QuickBooks w Payroll Prtc & Mngmt (Voucher) at Governors State University

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personEducation and courses

    C306A Accounting AssistantCertificate

    Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Triton College, River GroveBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, C306A Accounting AssistantCertificate at Triton College
    More details about C306A Accounting AssistantCertificate at Triton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, C306A Accounting AssistantCertificate at Triton College

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareHybridEducation and courses

    Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynQuickBooks and accounting software · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus at College Of DuPage
    More details about Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus at College Of DuPage

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Microsoft Office Adm. & Electronic Bookkeeping

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Harper College, PalatineBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Microsoft Office Adm. & Electronic Bookkeeping at Harper College
    More details about Microsoft Office Adm. & Electronic Bookkeeping at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Microsoft Office Adm. & Electronic Bookkeeping at Harper College

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Office Administration/Assistant Accounting and Bookkeeping

    MicroTrain Technologies

    Oak Brook

    No diploma needed

    MicroTrain Technologies, Oak BrookBookkeeping certificate or courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Office Administration/Assistant Accounting and Bookkeeping at MicroTrain Technologies
    More details about Office Administration/Assistant Accounting and Bookkeeping at MicroTrain Technologies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Office Administration/Assistant Accounting and Bookkeeping at MicroTrain Technologies

  • PayrollHybridPrerequisite courses

    PayTrain Fundamentals

    Northern Illinois University

    Dekalb

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Northern Illinois University, DekalbPayroll · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, PayTrain Fundamentals at Northern Illinois University
    More details about PayTrain Fundamentals at Northern Illinois University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, PayTrain Fundamentals at Northern Illinois University

  • PayrollIn personPrerequisite courses

    Payroll & Tax Accounting Certificate

    Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GrovePayroll · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Payroll & Tax Accounting Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about Payroll & Tax Accounting Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Payroll & Tax Accounting Certificate at Waubonsee Community College

  • PayrollHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Payroll Manager

    Governors State University

    University Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Governors State University, University ParkPayroll · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Payroll Manager at Governors State University
    More details about Payroll Manager at Governors State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Payroll Manager at Governors State University

  • PayrollHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Payroll Practice & Mgmt w Microsoft Excel (Voucher Included)

    Governors State University

    University Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Governors State University, University ParkPayroll · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Payroll Practice & Mgmt w Microsoft Excel (Voucher Included) at Governors State University
    More details about Payroll Practice & Mgmt w Microsoft Excel (Voucher Included) at Governors State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Payroll Practice & Mgmt w Microsoft Excel (Voucher Included) at Governors State University

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareHybridPrerequisite courses

    QuickBooks ProAdvisor Training Program

    Computer Training Source Inc.

    Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    Computer Training Source Inc., ChicagoQuickBooks and accounting softwareHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, QuickBooks ProAdvisor Training Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    More details about QuickBooks ProAdvisor Training Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, QuickBooks ProAdvisor Training Program at Computer Training Source Inc.

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareHybridPrerequisite courses

    QuickBooks Specialist Training Program

    Computer Training Source Inc.

    Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    Computer Training Source Inc., ChicagoQuickBooks and accounting softwareHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, QuickBooks Specialist Training Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    More details about QuickBooks Specialist Training Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, QuickBooks Specialist Training Program at Computer Training Source Inc.

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Chicago

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Chicago

How accounting and bookkeeping classes compare with the rest of business and office work across Illinois: Business and office training in Illinois

Where the Chicago accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which Chicago accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Chicago accounting and bookkeeping programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in Chicago

Show the 11 sourcesHide the sources
  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  2. Internal Revenue Service: PTIN requirements for tax return preparers
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  11. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns