PayTrain Certification Exam Preparation
Attending this course is the most effective way to prepare to pass the FPC or CPP exam.
Program Overview
Individuals working in the payroll industry enjoy the flexibility of working for large or small companies or to work independently as a consultant. Offered in partnership with the American Payroll Association, the PayTrain Level 1 and 2 courses are ideal for new hires as well as seasoned professionals. Similar topics are covered in both courses, however, PayTrain Level 1 is an introduction to these topics and PayTrain Level 2 examines each topic in more depth.
As a student, you will:
- Understand payroll calculations and applications
- Learn payroll accounting, management and administration
- Learn basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties
- Gain advanced knowledge (if taking level 2 course) of payroll topics including health benefits and international paymentst taxes, record
Who Should Enroll?
- Payroll professionals preparing for the FPC or the CPP certification exams
- New hires to the payroll industry
- Individuals who are interested in careers in payroll
- Professionals working in payroll services
Online Course Format
- Weekly live online sessions and schedule of assignments with set deadlines
- Interaction with classmates and instructor via Zoom and Blackboard
- Consists of weekly live online sessions, reading, online assignments and exams with set deadlines
- Expect to spend about 8 hours per week on reading, assignments and exams in addition to class time
Course Descriptions:
ORGU 0013 PayTrain Level 1 (FPC) Certification Exam Preparation
This course focuses on payroll calculations and applications necessary for individuals new to the payroll industry, those supporting the payroll industry and those preparing for the FPC certification examination. This course provides basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties.
ORGU 0014 PayTrain Level 2 (CPP) Certification Exam Preparation
This course is ideal for experienced payroll professionals, payroll managers and payroll supervisors seeking compliance training, professional development or CPP certification preparation. This comprehensive course provides students with a solid understanding of advanced payroll topics within payroll calculations, fringe benefits, reporting and employment taxes, record keeping, payroll accounting, management, and administration.
Duration
Level 1: 10 weeks | Level 2: 12 weeks
Approximate Hours: Level 1: 30 | Level 2: 36Estimated Tuition
Level 1: $475 | Level 2: $575
APA Members: Level 1: $427.50 | Level 2: $517.50 | Plus materialsWays to Learn
Online
Credit
Level 1: 3.0 CEUs | Level 2: 3.6 CEUs
Course Schedule
Students should expect to spend about 8 hours per week on reading, assignments and exams in addition to class time.
PAYTRAIN LEVEL 1 & 2 CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION
PayTrain Level 1 Tuition: Member: $427.50* | Non-Member: $475
PayTrain Level 2 Tuition: Member: $517.50* | Non-Member: $575
APA PayTrain Materials (Required and not included in tuition): $450
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PayTrain Level 1 (FPC) Certification Exam Prep
Date: Jul 5 – Sep 12, 2021 | Reg Deadline: Jun 24, 2021
(Live online sessions meets TBA)
PayTrain Level 2 (CPP) Certification Exam Prep
Date: Jun 21 – Sep 12, 2021 | Reg Deadline: Jun 12, 2021
Live online sessions meets TBA
Instructor: Vicki M. Lambert
*Only discount available is for current APA members. Prior to registering, please email a scanned copy of your Official APA Membership Card or receipt to [email protected] for your discount code to use at registration.
Registration opens at least 6 weeks prior to the start of each course. If space is available, late enrollments may enroll up to the start date of class.
Note:
The exam fee is not included in the cost of the course. Applicants must meet specific educational and work experience criteria to be eligible to sit for the certification exam. For FPC Certification candidates, check your eligibility requirements at here. For CPP Certification candidates, check your eligibility requirements at here.
Did You Know?
Payroll certification is a valuable, objective credential that verifies an individual’s specified level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the payroll profession
Full Payment is due upon enrollment and no payment plans are available. Materials are non-refundable. These courses do not qualify for financial aid. Prices and schedules, subject to change at any time.
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