Acquire the skills you need to make the most of QuickBooks Online and payroll basics. This course also serves as preparation for the QuickBooks Certified User exam and the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam, developed by the American Payroll Association.You do not need any prior experience or training in this field. You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be able to use a basic 4 function calculator, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word).