Join us on August 5th, 2026 at the CPE Expo!

Meet our instructors and get your questions about the Payroll Fundamentals Certificate Program answered.
Also, receive an exclusive 20% discount when you enroll in this course on the night of the Expo!

RSVP for the Payroll Fundamentals Certificate Info Session

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.

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 www.payroll.org.

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.

Special notice: This class will be online and a live steam of the in-person offering. You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.