An Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist plays a crucial role in managing financial transactions, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records within an organization.This program is designed to prepare students for the Institute of Finance & Management's (IOFM) Accounts
Payable Specialist certification by providing comprehensive training on essential AP functions. It is ideal for individuals with prior AP knowledge who are looking to become certified.Topics covered include invoice processing, payment management, travel and expense (T&E) administration,
automation in AP, and compliance with financial regulations. Participants will gain practical skills to
streamline accounts payable operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce errors.Students entering this program should have a strong sense of self-discipline, basic computer skills, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and proficient problem-solving skills.Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/
Program Course Sequence
Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)**
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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ACC013
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Accounts Payable Specialist Certification
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30
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Online materials provided
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$1,295*
T-$50/F$1,245
exam cost included
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PCO433
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Excel Basics for Business
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12
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Textbook required. Text or ebook; available through campus bookstore Microsoft Excel 2021 & 365: Level 1, Labyrinth Learning, $52 without e-lab, $86 with e-lab. |
$189
T-$57/F-$132
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Course Series Totals:
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42
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Up to $86 |
$1,484
T-$107/F-$1,377
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