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Accounts Payable

About Course

The Accounts Payable Specialist Training Program is an intensive, career-focused course designed to equip participants with the practical skills and knowledge required to excel in modern finance and accounting roles. Delivered virtually over a period of five weeks, the program features ten live sessions held on weekends, making it ideal for both working professionals and individuals seeking to transition into the accounting field. Each session is structured to provide hands-on learning, supported by downloadable materials that reinforce key concepts and allow participants to practice beyond the live classes.

This program adopts a structured drip-content model, ensuring that course materials are released weekly to promote consistent learning and better knowledge retention, rather than overwhelming participants with all content at once. Learners benefit from a progressive curriculum that builds competence step by step, covering essential accounts payable processes, financial documentation, and real-world workflows. With a flexible payment structure—offering a full payment option of $2,000 or an installment plan of $2,500—the program is accessible while maintaining a high-value learning experience. Overall, it is designed not just to teach theory, but to prepare participants for real job responsibilities, making them confident and job-ready Accounts Payable Specialists.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the full Accounts Payable process from start to finish
  • Accurately process and verify invoices
  • Perform invoice coding using cost centers and GL accounts
  • Work with ERP systems and understand workflow automation
  • Execute payment runs and manage vendor relationships
  • Carry out month-end close and account reconciliation
  • Handle exceptions, invoice holds, and financial adjustments
  • Apply internal controls and fraud prevention techniques
  • Track and measure performance using key KPIs
  • Communicate professionally in a corporate environment
  • Successfully prepare for and pass job interviews

Course Content

Week 1 — Foundations
This week introduces students to the fundamentals of Accounts Payable (AP). Learners will understand the role of AP in business operations, how financial transactions flow, and the importance of accuracy and compliance. It sets the foundation for all technical and practical skills covered in later weeks.

  • Onboarding
  • Day 1 — What is Accounts Payable
  • Day 2 — Invoice Processing Deep Dive
  • Assignment—Excel Basics Exercise
  • Quiz—AP_Vocabulary_Quiz

Week 2 — Systems
This week focuses on the systems and processes used in modern Accounts Payable operations. Students will learn how financial data is categorized and how enterprise systems automate and manage workflows.

Week 3 — Operations
This week dives into the core operational activities of Accounts Payable. Students will learn how payments are executed and how financial records are maintained and reconciled.

Week 4 — Advanced
This week covers more complex AP scenarios and risk management. Students will learn how to handle exceptions, prevent fraud, and measure performance using key metrics.

Week 5 — Job Ready
The final week prepares students for the workplace. It focuses on communication, professionalism, and interview readiness to help students confidently transition into an Accounts Payable role.

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