How to Learn Odoo, Xero, SAP, Salesforce and Zoho for Free

ERP and CRM software runs the back office of almost every business, from a ten-person trading company in Colombo to a multinational. Learning it well is one of the fastest ways to become indispensable at work, and the makers teach it for free.

How do I learn Odoo for free?

Over 100 free video courses across CRM, sales, inventory, accounting and the rest of Odoo; sign in to track progress. Odoo 19 Functional Certification: 120 questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass, US$150.

1. Getting Started (Odoo eLearning). Learn to create an Odoo database, navigate the apps and use core features such as contacts, activities and multi-company setup. Beginner · 5 hours 48 minutes · Free
2. CRM (Odoo eLearning). Learn to manage leads, opportunities and your sales pipeline in the Odoo CRM app. Beginner · 2 hours 40 minutes · Free
3. Odoo 19 Functional Certification (Odoo eLearning). A 120-question exam certifying your functional knowledge of Odoo 19 apps, including its AI features. Intermediate · 1.5 hours · US$150

Odoo is not taught through any cloud provider’s training; its own eLearning is the official route.

Is Xero certification free?

Yes. All three certification levels and their learning (self-paced course, live webinar or assessment-only) are free.

1. L1 Xero associate certification: Self-paced (Xero Certification). Learn to set up Xero and handle sales, purchases, bank reconciliation and reporting, then pass the associate assessment. Beginner · 2 hours · Free
2. L2 Xero professional certification: Self-paced (Xero Certification). The second-level Xero certification, building deeper skills for advisors and small business users. Intermediate · Free

Can I learn SAP for free?

SAP Learning Journeys (self-paced exam preparation) are free; students with a university email get a free Student Edition.

1. Experiencing SAP Business AI (SAP Learning). Learn how SAP Business AI, Joule and intelligent agents add value across business roles and processes. Beginner · Free
2. Boosting AI-driven Business Transformation with Joule Agents (SAP Learning). Learn how agentic AI and Joule agents automate workflows and support decisions across SAP business processes. Intermediate · 3 hours · Free

Is Salesforce Trailhead free?

Every trail, module and hands-on practice org is free, including Agentforce agent-building content.

1. Become an Agentblazer Champion 2026 (Trailhead). Learn core AI concepts, then build your first service agent with Salesforce Agentforce Builder. Beginner · 10 hours · Free
2. Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals (Trailhead). A short module introducing the basics of AI and the technology behind its capabilities. Beginner · 10 minutes · Free
3. Admin Beginner (Trailhead). Start your Salesforce administrator journey by learning objects and fields, data import, Lightning customisation, reports and dashboards. Beginner · 7 hours 20 minutes · Free

What about Zoho and QuickBooks?

1. Vertical App Development For Beginners (Zoho Academy). Learn to build industry-specific apps on Zoho's platform using modules, workflows, custom functions and connectors. Beginner · Free
2. QuickBooks Online Accounting Certification (QuickBooks ProAdvisor). A self-paced certification for accountants and bookkeepers proving proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Intermediate · Free

Which one should I learn?

The one your business runs, or the one the jobs you want ask for. In Sri Lanka and South Asia, Odoo, SAP, Zoho and Tally are common; Xero and QuickBooks lead with accountants serving small businesses; Salesforce dominates sales teams in larger companies.

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