Payroll Fundamentals Certificate – Community and Professional Education

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.

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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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