Coming soon: QuickBooks Online Recertification 2025

Recertification is a key way to maintain and showcase your knowledge about the most important innovations made across the Intuit platform. The exam is open from April 28-June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT.

The product team has been working hard, listening to your feedback and making enhancements that help you work more efficiently, deliver more sophisticated services to complex clients, and elevate your advisory practice. 

This year’s training and exam features updates on exciting new innovations, including QuickBooks Online Accountant, Intuit Enterprise Suite, and Intuit Assist—to name just a few.

To prepare for the exam, head to ProAdvisor Academy to access: 

• Self-paced modules designed with your busy schedule in mind (these will be live April 28)
• A virtual conference with expert trainers on May 14 at 9 AM PT; register here.
• A webinar that will run bi-weekly.

This year, the certification program names may feel new:

• The “Core” certification is now called QuickBooks Online Level 1.
• “Advanced” certification is now called QuickBooks Online Level 2.

We changed the names to more clearly communicate a continuous learning journey. Plus, because Level 2 training dives into more sophisticated tools, features, and workflows that QuickBooks supports rather than focusing on just the Advanced SKU, the new name should help clear up any confusion.

This year, you’ll find two distinct ways to recertify:

1. Take the self-paced course, answer all knowledge checks, and pass the course exam with a score of 80% or higher.
2. If you’re already up to date, you can attempt the test-out option. You should take the exam in one sitting, and you’ll have three attempts to pass.

The ProAdvisor program is here for you. By recertifying, you’ll keep your QuickBooks product knowledge up to date and maintain access to all of your current ProAdvisor program points and benefits.

FAQs

Who has to recertify?

If you took the certification before November 1, 2024, you are required to pass the recertification exam by June 30, 2025, to retain your certificated status. The best way to verify your status is in ProAdvisor Academy. The 2025 recertification will only be visible if you need to recertify.

How do I recertify?

To recertify, you must pass the recertification exam. This year, you’ll find two distinct ways to recertify: 

1. Course-level exam Take the self-paced course, answer all knowledge checks, and pass the course exam with a score of 80% or higher. 
2. Test-out: Or, if you’re already up to date, you can attempt the test-out option. You should take the exam in one sitting, and you’ll have three attempts to pass.

To maintain your Level 2 status, you need to pass both the Level 1 and Level 2 course exams with scores of 80% or higher by June 30, 2025. 

Or, you can attempt the test out option, which covers both Level 1 and Level 2 questions. You should take the exam in one sitting, and you’ll have three attempts to pass at a score of at least 80%.

Why are there new names for the programs? 

The program names may feel new. 

• “Core” certification is now called QuickBooks Online Level 1.
• “Advanced” certification is now called QuickBooks Online Level 2.

We changed the names to more clearly communicate a continuous learning journey. 

Plus, because Level 2 training dives into more sophisticated tools, features, and workflows that QuickBooks supports rather than focusing on just the Advanced SKU, the new name should help clear up any confusion.

What if I passed the Level 2, (formerly Advanced) Certification on or after November 1, 2024? Do I need to recertify this year?

The recertification requirements are based on your highest level of certification, so if you completed QuickBooks Online Level 1 prior to November 2024, and QuickBooks Online Level 2 after November 2024, you are set until the next recertification season in 2026!

Where do I access the recertification exam and training?

The recertification exam and training can be accessed in ProAdvisor Academy.  

• If you are required to recertify, you will automatically be enrolled in the program.
• The exam and training will be available April 28, 2025, through June 30, 2025, 11:59 PM PT.

When do I need to complete the recertification?

You must pass all sections of the exam by 11:59 PM PT, on June 30, 2025. We recommend starting the recertification as soon as you are able.

What’s the best way to prepare for recertification?

We have many ways to support your education to prepare for the exam: 

• Self-paced modules are in ProAdvisor Academy.
• Webinars are available on our live training page.
• Join a live virtual conference with expert trainers on May 14 at 9 AM PT by registering here. 

How long does the recertification exam usually take?

We recommend setting aside 30 minutes for the Level 1 exam, and 45 minutes for the Level 2 exam. That said, your familiarity with QuickBooks Online will heavily influence the time it takes for you to certify.

Is there a limit to the number of tries I get to pass the exam?

After three unsuccessful attempts on the test-out exam, a 10-day cool-down period will kick-in. During this time, you can always dive into the course to study up. For this reason, we recommend that you begin the recertification exam at your earliest opportunity.

*Terms:

No purchase necessary. The Sweepstakes begins on 4/28/25 and ends 6/30/25. Open only to: 1] legal US resident, 2] who are 18 years of age or older, 3] who are registered QuickBooks Online Accountant users who currently hold QuickBooks online or QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor Certifications, and 4] need recertification on Quickbooks. For details on how to participate and Official Rules go to https://promos.mardenkane.com/Intuit/Recertification/. Void where prohibited.