subject: About Book Keeping Training [print this page] If you are truly interested about learning the basics of bookkeeping, it is important for you to know that book keeping training has two types the first is by taking a course on it, and the second is by entering as an apprentice of a professional bookkeeper. If the idea of taking up bookkeeping as a full-time course appeals to you more, you can inquire from different community colleges in your area because most of them are actually offering it for interested individuals like yourself. As a matter of fact, there are also some courses for bookkeeping that are available through the internet; if this will be a more convenient option for you, you can check out different websites offering such. On the other hand, if you feel like you will learn more things by being a professional bookkeeper's apprentice, all you have to do is find someone who will be willing to teach you things he/she knows. Finding a person who is willing to teach you is one thing, but it is another to actually land on a person who is also good at being a bookkeeper. It would seem like a useless thing if you end up being taught by someone who is not a good bookkeeper as well. The secret in doing this is by taking your time and thinking about all the consequences carefully; after all, you would surely be thankful that you did not rush into things most especially if you are already seeing the positive effects of your being patient