Membership criteria

MYOB Certified Consultants need to demonstrate they have the skills and work experience necessary to meet the needs of our clients.

To be eligible for membership of the MYOB Certified Consultants program, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• A high level of proficiency using MYOB software, including payroll, time billing and inventory management.
• Practical experience installing and supporting MYOB software.
• A thorough working knowledge of bookkeeping and/or accounting to assist users in structuring and customising MYOB software
• A thorough understanding of the Apple Macintosh and/or Microsoft Windows operating systems, including file management, backup, restoring and email and internet usage.
• Knowledge of other applications used with MYOB software, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, would also be an advantage.

Please note: MYOB does not provide any specific courses to train individuals to become an MYOB Certified Consultant. We require you to demonstrate the skills and experience working with MYOB business management software and other business applications outlined above. Our training department does run courses that may assist in your product knowledge enhancement. Visit our Training pages for more information.

Application process and costs

Become an MYOB Certified Consultant in three easy steps:

Step 1:

Complete Entrance Assessment

You must pass an online assessment. The assessment is generally available over a two week period and is an open book multiple choice questionnaire covering five modules; Inventory, GST/BAS, Payroll, New Features and General questions. The assessment fee is $150 and you are required to get 80 percent correct in each of the five modules.

You must register and complete the online assessment between 2 April to 18 April 2012.  To register, call the Partner team on 1300 555 117.

If you are unsuccessful in passing the exam you are able to reapply to resit the exam at a cost of $75 during the same intake. You may also take the option of attempting the assessment at a later intake.

If successful with the Entrance Assessment, you will be invited to attend a two day MYOB Certified Consultant Induction Course. This course will be held in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The cost for attending the course is $660 incl GST.

If you are located in a regional area and may have to travel more than 100km to the closest capital centre, then please call your Account Manager or the Partner Team on 1300 555 117 to inquire about a possible discount.

This comprehensive two day course covers the following topics:

Step 2:

Attend an Induction Course:

If successful in the online entrance assessment, you will be invited to attend a two-day MYOB Certified Consultant Induction Course.
Please Note: You must attend the induction course to become a Certified Consultant.

State	Location	Date
SA	Adelaide - The International Visualisation Centre, 19 Young Street	Tue 8 May 2012 - Wed 9 May 2012
WA	Perth - Training Choice Perth, Level 7, 105 St George's Terrace	Thu 17 May 2012 - Fri 18 May 2012
QLD	Brisbane - MYOB Training Centre, Level 16, Intec Building 215 Adelaide Street	Thu 17 May 2012 - Fri 18 May 2012
NSW	Sydney - Karstens Training Centre, Level 1, 111 Harrington Street	Mon 21 May 2012 - Tues 22 May 2012
VIC	Melbourne - MYOB Burwood East Training Centre, 12 Wesley Court	Wed 23 May 2012 - Thu 24 May 2012

Regional Partner Applicants

Please Note: If you are located in a regional area and may have to travel more than 100km to the closest capital centre, then please call your Account Manager or the Partner Team on 1300 555 117 to inquire about a possible discount.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to somebody, contact our Partner Team on 1300 555 117.

Step 3:

Take up membership

Upon completion of your induction, you can start practicing as an MYOB Certified Consultant and put yourself out in front. Shortly after successfully passing your Entrance Assessment and attending the Induction Course, MYOB will send you the tools and resources you need.

For further information, please call 1300 555 117 or email us at ccpartners@myob.com.au

Your Ongoing Commitment

Membership renewal assessment & payment is necessary retain your qualification in your professional field and continue to provide a high level of service to your clients, whilst staying connected with Australia’s number one business management software range – MYOB.

All MYOB Certified Consultant memberships are ongoing, with an initial 12 month commitment that involves:

• Completion of 20 hours Professional Development 
• Ongoing subscription fee - recurring monthly payments of $124.33 (incl. GST)*
• Successfully completing a renewal assessment in November to remain certified.

*The membership fee is subject to change after the first 12 months of membership without notice