Vertex Certified Professional
Vertex® Sales Tax Q Series® 3.x
The first Vertex Certified training program, for Vertex Q Series Version 3.x, includes seven live and self-paced web modules, a certification project, and a two-part final exam. Estimated time commitment is about 30 hours (web modules + preparation), with the entire curriculum taking six to eight weeks to complete. In addition to the new designation, successful candidates earn 10 CPE credits and gain access to exclusive benefits.
- Learn new skills through this comprehensive functional training program
- Prove your understanding by earning your certification
- Remote self-paced format accommodates your busy schedule
Exclusive Benefits
- Recognition in the Vertex community as a proven tax professional
- Use of the “Vertex Certified” and “Vertex Certified Professional” logos to promote your new designation
- “Fast track” access to senior Vertex Q Series support representatives
- Vertex Training Discounts - Receive a 10% discount on additional Vertex training
- Special Vertex Certified networking opportunities, including a LinkedIn group
- Custom entry in the Vertex Certified Directory on the Vertex Web site
- Vertex Certified lapel pin and keychain
"I was apprehensive at first about an online training format. However, after starting the program, I really liked how the combination of live and self-paced modules made it easy to fit training into my already busy schedule. The online format worked great, and it was nice to save on the travel costs.”
– Tony Buffkin, Senior Manager of Sales & Use Tax Group, Dixon Hughes
Certification Curriculum
Achieving certification on Vertex Sales Tax Q Series 3.x requires completion of the following curriculum:
- VCP Program Orientation
- Sales Tax Q Series Foundation
- Tax Decision Maker Part 1: Planning and Setup
- Tax Decision Maker Part 2: Jurisdiction-based Exceptions
- Tax Decision Maker Part 3: Customer-based Exceptions
- Tax Decision Maker Part 4: Product-based Exceptions
- STQ Maintenance and Reporting
- Certification Project
- (Part A) Knowledge Examination
- (Part B) Performance Challenge
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