Payroll Fundamentals covers the fundamental payroll calculations, completion of forms, and applications, providing students with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required to maintain your organization’s compliance while preventing costly penalties. This course is ideal for new payroll professionals, those who support the payroll industry, and those who are preparing for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam.
- Tuition
- $1,299
- Contact hours
- 31
- CEUs
- 3.1
- Format
- In Person, Online Live
Upcoming offerings
In Person
Meets on campus at the KSU Center.
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- Meets
- Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sessions
- 10 sessions
- Location
- KSU Center, Kennesaw
- Tuition
- $1,299
- Section
- 271MHRP3024A
Register for the In Person section beginning September 23, 2026
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- Meets
- Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sessions
- 10 sessions
- Location
- KSU Center, Kennesaw
- Tuition
- $1,299
- Section
- 273MHRP3024A
Register for the In Person section beginning January 13, 2027
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- Meets
- Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sessions
- 10 sessions
- Location
- KSU Center, Kennesaw
- Tuition
- $1,299
- Section
- 274MHRP3024A
See all in person dates and details in the course catalog
Online Live
Meets online at the scheduled times with a live instructor.
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- Meets
- Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sessions
- 10 sessions
- Location
- Online
- Tuition
- $1,299
- Section
- 271MHRP3026A
Register for the Online Live section beginning September 23, 2026
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- Meets
- Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sessions
- 10 sessions
- Location
- Online
- Tuition
- $1,299
- Section
- 273MHRP3026A
Register for the Online Live section beginning January 13, 2027
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–
- Meets
- Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sessions
- 10 sessions
- Location
- Online
- Tuition
- $1,299
- Section
- 274MHRP3026A
Register for the Online Live section beginning April 21, 2027
See all online live dates and details in the course catalog
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About this course
This course is offered in partnership with PayrollOrg and is taught by experienced professionals in the payroll field, utilizing PayrollOrg’s PayTrain Fundamentals body of knowledge.
Topics include the introductory study of:
- Payroll concepts
- Paycheck calculations
- Fringe benefits
- Payroll reporting and employment taxes
- Record keeping and payroll practices
- Payroll accounting
- Deductions and net pay calculations
Who should attend:
- Entry-level payroll professionals
- Payroll professionals preparing for the FPC examination
- Sales professionals and consultants serving the payroll industry
- Systems analysts and engineers writing payroll programs
- Payroll service bureau client representatives
- Human Resources Professionals PHR/SPHR Certified
Certifications:
This course will help prepare students for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) certification exam. The exam is not administered during the course. Once you successfully complete the course, you will register and pay for the exam separately. For more information on the exam and eligibility requirements, visit the American Payroll Association.
Note: Fee includes the cost of the PayTrain Learning System and a textbook. Working knowledge of computers and access to a laptop or desktop computer and the internet are required
Payment and funding options
Eligibility depends on which format you enroll in.
In Person
- Payment plans available
- MyCAA approved
- VA education benefits accepted
- WIOA approved
Online Live
- Payment plans available
- MyCAA approved

