Tax Technology Course
Intermediate Level
Tax Technology Course:
Orange Belt
Build on the basics with the Orange Belt. A course designed for tax professionals who want to deepen their understanding of tax workflows and tax technology. You’ll explore how tax workflows are evolving, how tax data moves upstream and downstream across an organization, how solutions have developed across the four generations of tax technology, and what the key building blocks for digital transformation look like in practice. You’ll also learn the basics of ROI thinking for tax tech initiatives, so you can start contributing to tax transformation roadmaps and projects with more confidence from day one.
What You'll Learn
An Orange Belt certified professional strengthens their understanding of how tax workflows and tax data operate in a digital environment, so they can contribute more confidently to tax technology transformation initiatives from day one
Current and Future Tax Workflows
Explore how tax workflows are evolving, including key differences and commonalities between taxpayer and tax authority processes. You’ll also learn how upstream and downstream tax data concepts impact how tax work is executed and improved.
Building Blocks for Digital Transformation
Understand the foundational elements needed for successful digital transformation in tax, including the People - Process - Technology - Data approach and how to think about building a structured, workable path toward implementation.
The Four Generations of Tax Technology
Learn what distinguishes each generation of tax technology and what that means in practice, how solutions have evolved, and how different tools connect to support modern tax operations.
ROI Calculation for Digital Transformation Projects
Get the basics of evaluating tax tech initiatives through an ROI lens, and practice translating concepts into a business case context, so you can better assess value, effort, and expected impact.
Course Overview
Everything you need to know about the Orange Belt training program structure, format, and investment.
Duration
Up to 12 hours + 2 hour exam
Exam
Multiple choice +
business case study
Type
Online and self-paced
Access
12 months
Content
Reading materials and videos
Price
€ 595 + VAT
Who is it for?
The Orange Belt is for tax professionals who want to deepen their understanding of tax workflows and tax technology, and build practical skills to contribute to digital transformation projects.
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Basic tax familiarity ( Yellow Belt Certificate recommended): On top of having a basic understanding of core tax concepts through your experience in tax, accounting, finance, or a related field, we recommend having the previous Belt Levels completed as the courses build on each other.
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No prior technology experience required: The course is designed for participants with varying levels of technical expertise, and you do not need any background in coding or tax technology tools.
CPD Certified Course
The Orange Belt is CPD certified, meaning the course has been independently reviewed and meets recognized standards for Continuing Professional Development. By completing it, you earn formal CPD credit that counts toward the annual learning requirements set by many professional bodies in tax, accounting, and finance. Your certificate serves as verified proof of structured professional development that you can submit to your institute or employer.
Download the Complete Orange Belt Curriculum
Get instant access to the Orange Belt Curriculum, a detailed document that outlines the course structure, learning goals, modules, and the exam components, along with the key practical details.
Inside the curriculum, you’ll find in-depth coverage of: current and future tax workflows, the People - Process - Technology approach and other building blocks for digital transformation, the four generations of tax technology, and the fundamentals of ROI thinking for digital transformation initiatives.
Success Stories
Hear from professionals who have transformed their careers through the Belt System certification.
Having led international tax and transfer pricing teams across regions, I value training that delivers both technical depth and practical usability, which is what the e‑bright Belt system provides. The Dark Green Belt offers hands‑on insight into tax technology and AI, effectively bridging the gap between strategy and execution. The interactive workshops with experienced peers are a particular strength, adding real‑world perspectives and enriching the learning experience. I highly recommend it to senior tax professionals who want to stay relevant in a rapidly changing tax landscape.
Jeroen Kramer
Senior International Tax and Transfer Pricing Leader
I enrolled in the Yellow Belt Program to assess both the quality of the training and its relevance for our organization. The course provides a practical and structured perspective on how to organize a tax technology transformation and offers a valuable learning journey for the future tax professional. What I appreciated most was the clear link between people, processes, technology, and governance, helping to build a solid foundation for digital tax transformation. I would highly recommend the program to tax professionals looking to validate their current approach, expand their knowledge, and gain confidence that they are moving in the right direction on their tax technology journey.
Lina Werner
Tax Technology Manager at Everllence Schweiz AG
The e-Bright Belt journey took me from Yellow through Light Green, and I am now completing Dark Green. The programme bridges data, AI and real-world tax technology, and every concept is shown in action, so the learning is immediately applicable.
Cristian Garoli
Data Scientist
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