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Payroll Professional Certificate: APA's PayTrain®
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Overview
Program Description
Who Should Attend
Certificate Completion Requirements
Program Benefits
Course Descriptions
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  • The IRS and Department of Labor change the requirements affecting payroll processing change every year. Are you in compliance?
  • Take charge of your payroll career.
  • Improve your payroll knowledge and prepare for certification.

The PayTrain College & University program is designed to increase your knowledge of payroll compliance from a basic understanding to an advanced level, and prepare you for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams.* 

* To qualify for CPP certification, candidates must have earned three years of payroll experience in the five years prior to taking the exam.
 
Registration
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Courses

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Fee
$1,595*

*This fee covers both classes (includes materials). Individual course prices are listed on course pages, however if you register for both courses at once you receive a $105 discount!

On-Site Opportunity

This course is also available on a contract basis and can be tailored to suit your organization's needs. Please contact us to discuss your on-site opportunity.

Contact Info.
  • Online contact form
  • Address:
      George Mason University
    Office of Continuing Professional Education
      2214 Rock Hill Road, Suite 400
      Herndon, VA 20170-4213
  • Telephone: 703-993-4800
  • Fax: 703-993-4811
  • OVERVIEW

    As a payroll professional, you know how important it is to maintain your company's compliance by keeping up with changing regulations and procedures. Staying current is not only important to your company's bottom line but also to your continued professional development.

    In cooperation with the American Payroll Association, George Mason University presents the PayTrain College & University 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, our courses will help you meet your goals.

    PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

    Payroll Professional Certificate: APA's PayTrain® is the American Payroll Association's payroll professional development and certification exam preparation program offered in a college/university setting. Serving the entire payroll community, this program is ideal for seasoned professionals interested in advancing their careers or sitting for a certification exam, as well as for new hires seeking an understanding of the industry. Enrollees in the program receive live classroom instruction, textbooks, and access to interactive online games and applications to reinforce topics learned.

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

    • 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

    CERTIFICATE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

    To receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must successfully complete both the Paytrain Fundamentals and Paytrain Mastery courses.

    BENEFITS

    • A foundation of knowledge for starting or advancing your payroll career
    • An understanding of payroll essentials through hands-on exercises
    • Improved job performance by increasing accuracy and compliance
    • The guidance and expertise of an experienced facilitator
    • Access to a network of peers to learn about payroll practices in other organizations
    • Solid grounding in compliance issues related to tax and regulatory information
    • Preparation for the FPC and CPP exams
    • Recertification credit hours (RCHs) or continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain FPC or CPP credentials

    COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

    Click on a course link to see the course description.

    REGISTRATION FEES

    Individual Registration Fees:

  • Paytrain Fundamentals - $800
  • Paytrain Mastery - $900
  • Certificate Registration Fee:

  • Register for both Paytrain Fundamentals AND Mastery for $1,595 (SAVE $105!)
  • Registration fees cover materials. The cost of the CPP or FPC exams are separate & handled through the American Payroll Association. For information on the certification exams, please visit: http://www.americanpayroll.org/certi.html

    NASBA INFO

    George Mason University, Office of Continuing Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417.

     

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