Xero is cloud-based accounting software that makes record keeping simple to manage. It also includes powerful features such as strong account reconciliation, data imports, sales, and purchase transactions, project tracking, and more.

On average, it takes about 3 - 4 weeks to complete the Xero courses. Some people may take more time or can use the course as a resource during their membership period.

Compared to Quickbooks, Xero is inexpensive and easy to use.

Xero offers free training/webinar that covers guidelines for set-up and bookkeeping processes for accountants and bookkeepers. However, to be Xero Certified you need to become a member of its partner program, which is free.