American Payroll Association PayTrain Certificate Program

Program Overview

The PayTrain® College & University Program at DePaul University, in collaboration with PayrollOrg, is designed for all levels of payroll professionals seeking comprehensive payroll knowledge and skills. Through live instruction and hands-on exercises, the program prepares individuals for certification and advances their careers by enhancing job performance and compliance. Graduates earn a Certificate of Professional Achievement and receive access to a professional network within the payroll industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: PayTrain® College & University Program
• Provider: DePaul University, Continuing and Professional Education (CPE)
• Offered in collaboration with: PayrollOrg (formerly American Payroll Association)
• Target Audience:
• 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
• Program Objective:
• Provide comprehensive payroll knowledge and skills for all levels of payroll administration.
• Prepare students for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams.
• Help individuals learn the basics of payroll and advance their careers in the field.
• Program Structure:
• Comprised of two professional development courses: PayTrain® Fundamentals and PayTrain®.
• Program Benefits:
• Gain the knowledge and skills to start or advance a payroll career.
• Develop a strong understanding of payroll essentials through hands-on exercises.
• Enhance job performance by increasing accuracy and compliance.
• Learn from experienced payroll facilitators.
• Access a network of peers to learn about payroll practices in other organizations.
• Gain a solid grounding in compliance issues related to tax and regulatory information.
• Prepare for the FPC and CPP exams.
• Earn recertification credit hours (RCHs) or continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain FPC or CPP credentials.

Outline:

• Course Modules:
• PayTrain® Fundamentals:
Covers the foundation of payroll, including topics like payroll essentials, payroll accuracy, and compliance issues.
• PayTrain®: Covers more advanced topics related to payroll, building upon the knowledge acquired in PayTrain® Fundamentals.
• Course Structure:
• Delivered through live classroom instruction.
• Includes textbooks and access to interactive online games and applications to reinforce learning.
• Course Schedule:
• The program offers a specific course schedule, with the current offering being:
• Dates:
July 10, 2024 - September 25, 2024
• Time:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location:
Online
• Cost:
$875.00
• Registration Deadline:
July 3, 2024 (Late fee of $75 assessed after this date)

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Live classroom instruction.
• Interactive online games and applications.
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by experienced payroll facilitators.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program offers a combination of in-person and online learning experiences.
• Students gain access to interactive learning tools to reinforce their understanding.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Payroll professionals
• Payroll managers and supervisors
• Payroll consultants
• Systems analysts and engineers specializing in payroll systems
• Client representatives for payroll service bureaus
• Opportunities:
• The program prepares graduates for entry-level and advanced roles in the payroll field.
• Graduates can pursue careers in various industries, including government, healthcare, education, and private sectors.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in payroll administration.
• The program enhances job performance, increases accuracy, and ensures compliance.
• Completion of the program can lead to certification exams and career advancement opportunities.

Other:

• Program Affiliation: The program is affiliated with PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association).
• Certificate Awarded: Upon completion of both courses, students receive a Certificate of Professional Achievement from DePaul University.
• Certification Exams: While the program prepares for the FPC and CPP certification exams, the examination fees are not included in the course fees.
• Financial Assistance: The program is certified under the ILLINOIS workNet initiative and may be eligible for workforce training grants through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Program Materials: PAYO PayTrain® course materials are included in the tuition cost and distributed at the first class meeting.