You need to successfully complete an entry-level course before registering with CTEC.  This basic tax course is often referred to as CTEC qualifying education, the 60-hour course, or -- as we call it -- the California beginner course. 

We are not offering the beginner course at this time.  Please click on the following link to search for a CTEC-approved qualifying education provider:

https://www.ctec.org/ApprovedEducationProviders

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