If you're shopping for business office courses and want to learn QuickBooks without spending a lot, you usually face a choice between a modern subscription, a video course, or a physical training disc. The Intuit Learning QuickBooks Training CD from June 2011 sits in that last bucket, and you're probably balancing a low price against the age of the material. This review looks at what that CD actually offers and who should buy it.
Quick verdict
If you're running an older PC and want a basic, self-paced intro to QuickBooks without an ongoing subscription, this CD is a serviceable pick. But for anyone working with current QuickBooks versions or modern hardware, the 2011-era training and dated system requirements make it hard to justify.
Who it suits
This disc suits learners who prefer a disc-based tutorial they can run on a compatible PC, and who are comfortable working in an older Windows environment. It also fits budget shoppers who want a low-cost primer and are willing to accept that the content reflects a 2011 version of QuickBooks.
What stands out from the listed details
Intuit Learning QuickBooks Training CD June 2011
At $19.89, this is a low-priced way to get an English-language, retail-licensed QuickBooks training disc. The CD is aimed at Windows 7, Vista, and XP, and it asks for modest hardware: 1.2 GHz processor, 128 MB RAM, and 20 MB free hard-drive space. It's listed as Like New, and it comes as one unit. For someone with an older laptop who simply wants to click through QuickBooks fundamentals, the requirements are friendly.
Meaningful trade-offs
The biggest issue is the June 2011 date. This training reflects an older version of QuickBooks and won't cover features introduced after that. The CD format requires an optical drive. There's no manufacturer warranty on this retail license, so you're relying on the Like New condition and a working disc. And because the training targets Windows 7, Vista, and XP specifically, it limits you to those older operating systems.
Bottom line
For a modest price, you get a structured, self-paced QuickBooks training CD that can help a beginner grasp the basics on an older computer. If you need to learn the current version of QuickBooks or you don't have a CD drive, this 2011 disc is likely not the right tool. But for a lightweight, low-cost introduction on compatible hardware, it's a reasonable buy.
