Get Xero certified and step up your expertise

Join over 150,00 certified individuals and showcase your expertise in Xero products and solutions with our new Xero certification and specialist badge framework.

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Xero certifications

Get ready for a brand new way to build and showcase your Xero expertise. We’ve redesigned Xero certification to be flexible, relevant, and respectful of your time. You can learn what you need, when you need it, and get certified faster.

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    Xero certification is broken into three clear levels
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    You need to complete the levels in order, building your skills as you go
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    Choose how you want to learn: take a self-paced digital course, join a live webinar, or jump straight to the assessment
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    When you successfully pass the certification assessment, you’ll earn a Xero digital badge and a downloadable certificate
The badges for the three levels of Xero certification: level 1 (associate), level 2 (professional), and level 3 (specialist).

Level 1: Xero associate certification

Introducing the fundamental knowledge needed to enter basic financial information, getting you set up and using Xero quickly.

Self-paced learning

Learn at your own speed. Complete your certification whenever it suits with flexible online modules.

Start self-paced learning

Interactive live webinar

Get real-time instruction and direct engagement with Xero experts to help guide and support you.

Register for the webinar

Assessment only

Already an expert? Simply jump in and take the assessment.

Start assessment

Level 2: Xero professional certification

Deepen your knowledge of complex features, building your confidence in maintaining accurate transactions for period end reporting.

Self-paced learning

Learn at your own speed. Complete your certification whenever it suits with flexible online modules.

Start self-paced learning

Interactive live webinar

Get real-time instruction and direct engagement with Xero experts to help guide and support you.

Register for the webinar

Assessment only

Already an expert? Simply jump in and take the assessment.

Start assessment

Level 3: Xero specialist certification - coming 2026

Upskill on the complete suite of advanced features and tools to run and manage your business entirely on Xero.

Gain your specialist badges: stand out from the crowd

Go beyond certification. Specialist badges highlight your skills in high-value areas like Xero’s practice products, payroll and tax.

  • Payroll specialist

    Confidently set up and use payroll to pay employees and meet payroll compliance obligations.

    Only available in AU, NZ and the UK

  • Migration specialist

    Confidently manage a migration, and support your clients through the process.

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FAQs about Xero certification

Gaining a Xero certification will give you valuable skills that allow you to showcase your expertise in Xero products and solutions. By getting certified you’ll demonstrate to your network that you’re an expert across the Xero platform.

Gaining a Xero certification will give you valuable skills that allow you to showcase your expertise in Xero products and solutions. By getting certified you’ll demonstrate to your network that you’re an expert across the Xero platform.

Xero certification is free of charge.

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Xero certification is free of charge.

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Xero certifications can be completed through either self-paced courses, live webinars, or an assessment only route.

Xero certifications can be completed through either self-paced courses, live webinars, or an assessment only route.

The certifications need to be completed in order. You aren’t able to achieve level 2 certification if you haven’t completed level 1, and you’re not able to achieve level 3 certification without completing level 2.

The certifications need to be completed in order. You aren’t able to achieve level 2 certification if you haven’t completed level 1, and you’re not able to achieve level 3 certification without completing level 2.

Yes, you’ll receive a Xero digital badge and a downloadable certificate when you successfully pass a Xero certification or specialist badge assessment. You can use badges in physical and online marketing material to promote your Xero partner status, certification status, and your individual expertise.

Yes, you’ll receive a Xero digital badge and a downloadable certificate when you successfully pass a Xero certification or specialist badge assessment. You can use badges in physical and online marketing material to promote your Xero partner status, certification status, and your individual expertise.

Your badge will typically appear in your Xero Central profile within 24 hours of successfully completing your certification or specialist badge assessment.

View your certifications

Your badge will typically appear in your Xero Central profile within 24 hours of successfully completing your certification or specialist badge assessment.

View your certifications

Yes, you can download your certification from the certifications page in your Xero learning profile. Each completed certification has a downloadable PDF certificate that includes your name, certification name, completion ID, completion date, and expiration date. You can also share your certifications directly on LinkedIn.

Yes, you can download your certification from the certifications page in your Xero learning profile. Each completed certification has a downloadable PDF certificate that includes your name, certification name, completion ID, completion date, and expiration date. You can also share your certifications directly on LinkedIn.

Your Xero certification is valid for 12 months. The expiration date is exactly one year from the day you earned your certification. If you hold multiple certifications, the expiry date will be tied to the achievement date of your highest certification level. For example, if you achieved level 1 certification on 14 October 2025 and level 2 certification on 29 October 2025, your certification expiration date would be 29 October 2026.

Your Xero certification is valid for 12 months. The expiration date is exactly one year from the day you earned your certification. If you hold multiple certifications, the expiry date will be tied to the achievement date of your highest certification level. For example, if you achieved level 1 certification on 14 October 2025 and level 2 certification on 29 October 2025, your certification expiration date would be 29 October 2026.

If your certification is approaching expiration or has expired, you can get recertified by clicking ‘Recertification assessment’ on the certification learning path. To get recertified, you must complete the required annual recertification assessment for your highest level of certification.

If your certification is approaching expiration or has expired, you can get recertified by clicking ‘Recertification assessment’ on the certification learning path. To get recertified, you must complete the required annual recertification assessment for your highest level of certification.

To earn CPD/CPE points, you must complete the learning content (on-demand course, live webinar, or classroom event) and pass the assessment. Once you’ve completed the learning and assessment you’ll receive an email with the relevant points, and details on how to download your CPD/CPE certificate.

To earn CPD/CPE points, you must complete the learning content (on-demand course, live webinar, or classroom event) and pass the assessment. Once you’ve completed the learning and assessment you’ll receive an email with the relevant points, and details on how to download your CPD/CPE certificate.

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