Universal Class review

Universal Class sells a library rather than a single bookkeeping program. Its flagship course here, Accounting & Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone, has 24 lessons, about 32 hours of work and 3.2 CEUs, and covers record-keeping, financial statements, inventory methods such as FIFO and LIFO, and payroll accounting. The Accounting and Bookkeeping collection lists 48 courses, and a Platinum membership opens 1,000+ courses with Certificates of Completion that can be verified online. That breadth suits someone who wants CEUs in several subjects, such as an office worker adding bookkeeping, business writing and Excel. In November 2026 the Platinum 1 Year plan cost $599, about $49.92 a month, and the 2 Years plan $799. At that price it costs more than Coursera's Intuit certificate or AccountingCoach PRO, and it offers no QuickBooks credential.

Who it is for

learners who want CEUs across many subjects

Price

Platinum 1 Year $599 (about $49.92 a month); Platinum 2 Years $799.

$599.00 USD 12 months of access
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Accounting & Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone: 24 lessons, 32 hours, 3.2 CEUs
• 48 courses in the Accounting and Bookkeeping collection
• Platinum membership covers 1,000+ courses
• Certificates of Completion with online verification
• Self-paced learning across devices

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: CEUs listed on each course
• Strength: One membership covers 1,000+ courses in other subjects too
• Strength: Certificates can be verified online
• Weakness: Platinum 1 Year costs $599, more than most options here
• Weakness: No QuickBooks certification or tested bookkeeper credential
• Weakness: Certificates of Completion, not an exam-based bookkeeper credential

Key facts

• Main bookkeeping course: 24 lessons, 32 hours, 3.2 CEUs
• Accounting and bookkeeping courses: 48
• Library: 1,000+ courses
• Price: $599 a year, or $799 for 2 years

Where it ranks

Universal Class is No. 9 in our Best Online Bookkeeping Courses verdict.