Payroll - Paytrain Professional

In cooperation with the American Payroll Association, Prince George's Community College presents the PayTrain College & University® Certificate Program for payroll professionals. Comprised of two professional development courses, PayTrain Fundamentals and PayTrain Mastery, this program is designed for all levels of payroll administration. Whether you are interested in preparing for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams, or are new to the industry and need to learn the basics of payroll, the Certificate Program will help you meet your goals.

PayTrain Fundamentals teaches the fundamental payroll calculations and applications necessary for individuals who are new to the payroll industry, those who support the payroll industry, and those who are preparing for the FPC or CPP certification examinations. This part of the program will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties.

PayTrain Mastery is a continuation of PayTrain Fundamentals and provides students with an in-depth understanding of the advanced payroll topics necessary for payroll managers and supervisors. This part of the program is ideal for experienced payroll professionals seeking compliance training, professional development, or CPP certification preparation.

The two parts of the program are required for the Certificate Program and together offer the knowledge and skills necessary to sit for the FPC and CPP exams.

Students are required to register for the full instructor-facilitated program, which consists of 60 contact hours.

Course Outline for PayTrain Fundamentals and PayTrain Mastery Certificate Program

Note: Similar topics are covered in both courses. However, PayTrain Level 1 is only an introduction to these topics and PayTrain Level 2 examines each topic in more depth.

Module 1:   Payroll Concepts

Module 2:   Calculations of Pay

Module 3:   Calculations of Deductions and Net Pay

Module 4:   Fringe Benefits and Other Payments

Module 5:   Retirement Plans

Module 6:   Cafeteria Plans

Module 7:   Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes

Module 8:   Record Keeping and Payroll Practices

Module 9:   Payroll Accounting and Audits

Module 10: Payroll Administration (PayTrain Fundamentals) and Management (PayTrain Mastery)

Module 11: Health Benefits (PayTrain Mastery Only)

Module 12: International Payments (PayTrain Mastery Only)

There are no payroll experience requirements for taking the FPC exam. However, APA requires that candidates meet specific payroll experience or educational criteria to be eligible to sit for the CPP exam.

For details on eligibility requirements, visit www.americanpayroll.org/home/.

Our course is designed primarily for individuals seeking FPC or CPP certifications but is also ideal for those looking for payroll professional development training, including:

• FPC and CPP exam candidates.
• Experienced and entry-level payroll professionals.
• Managers and supervisors providing strategic payroll management.
• Sales professionals and consultants serving the payroll industry.
• Systems analysts and engineers writing payroll programs.
• Payroll service bureau client representatives.

Offered in partnership with the American Payroll Association, the curriculum in the PayTrain® College & University course is updated each year to include the latest payroll concepts, recent changes, trends, and best practices. Our course is designed to help you learn and retain the material effectively and efficiently by combining the best exam preparation system with expert instruction and peer discussion.

By completing PayTrain Fundamentals and PayTrain, you will gain: 

• A foundation of knowledge for starting or advancing your payroll career.
• Improved job performance by increasing accuracy and compliance.
• Access to a network of peers to learn about payroll practices in other organizations.
• Preparation for the FPC and CPP exams.
• Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) or Continuing Education Units (CEU) to help maintain your FPC or CPP credential.

For complete certification details, visit www.americanpayroll.org.

Prince George's Community College's program offers you a preparation course to help meet your needs and increase your success on the FPC and CPP exams.