What level of difficulty should a complete beginner start at?

Start with the Foundational Challenges, then move into a beginner-level Scenario like Demo Company UK, which covers core day-to-day bookkeeping tasks without an added layer of industry-specific complexity or a particularly difficult client. Jumping straight into something like VoltWise EV Solutions or Lighthouse Wellness Practice as a complete beginner is realistic eventually, but unnecessarily hard at the start. More detail Foundational Challenges first, always. Demo Company UK is the best general-purpose first Scenario. Save client-difficulty Scenarios like Lighthouse Wellness Practice for once you're comfortable with the basics.Frequently asked questions How will I know I've outgrown beginner level? If Monika's feedback on Demo Company UK style tasks is consistently strong and you're finishing tasks faster than expected, that's a sign to move up — see the related question on knowing when you're ready for advanced Scenarios. Is it bad to start with a harder Scenario anyway? It's not harmful, but most beginners find it more discouraging than useful — building basic fluency first makes the harder Scenarios land better. Get started Don't skip the Foundational Challenges, however tempting — they make every Scenario after them noticeably easier to follow.