DataGrows was built to help accounting firms work smarter, reduce administrative burden, improve compliance, and create healthier businesses.

As the platform has grown, we've seen a clear pattern:

The firms that achieve the greatest success with DataGrows are the firms whose people are committed to learning it properly.

Certification is not simply about watching videos or answering questions.

It is recognition that you understand the core principles, workflows, automations, and best practices that make DataGrows successful.

A Certified DataGrows User has demonstrated an understanding of:

✅ Practice Management

✅ Workflow Management

✅ Compliance Tracking

✅ Client Management

✅ Task Management

✅ Collaboration

✅ Automation

✅ Reporting

✅ Billing & Profitability

By completing the Academy modules and assessments, you are developing skills that help both you and your firm operate more efficiently.

Upon successful completion of the Academy programme, you will receive:

A professional certificate recognising your achievement and commitment to continuous learning.

You can:

Successful completion earns:

6 Non-Verifiable Continuing Professional Development Hours

for the current CPD cycle.

Always consult your professional body regarding its CPD requirements.

You will soon be able to add your DataGrows certification to your LinkedIn profile.

This allows you to:

Certification is not only valuable for individuals.

When an entire team completes its training, the impact becomes visible throughout the practice.

Certified teams generally experience:

✅ Better adoption of DataGrows

✅ More consistent processes

✅ Improved collaboration

✅ Reduced administrative effort

✅ Higher-quality data

✅ Better visibility over work and deadlines

✅ Greater return on investment from the platform

Firms whose staff complete their DataGrows Academy training may qualify for:

Successful firms may receive:

Once all the users have completed the training, the DataGrows Team will reach out with your Partner Status and next steps.

Many users focus only on the areas they use every day.

However, some of the most valuable DataGrows features sit outside a user's immediate role.

For example:

An accountant may discover:

A payroll administrator may discover:

The Academy is designed to expose users to the full capability of the platform.

Complete the Academy.

Pass the assessments.

Earn your certification.

Then continue building your expertise through:

The Academy is just the beginning of your DataGrows journey.

✅ Certified DataGrows Users have demonstrated practical knowledge of the platform.

✅ Certification includes a Certificate of Achievement.

✅ Completion awards 6 Non-Verifiable CPD Hours.

✅ Users can showcase their achievement through LinkedIn Certification.

✅ Firms with fully trained teams may qualify for Trusted DataGrows Partner recognition.

✅ Ongoing learning helps users unlock the full value of DataGrows.

Remember: Successful DataGrows users don't simply use the system. They understand how the system works and how to use it to create better outcomes for their firm and clients. 🚀🎓