PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE

Villanova University is proud to partner with PayrollOrg in offering the premier payroll designation in the country.

Villanova University’s Payroll Administration Certificate is designed to increase your payroll knowledge and prepare you for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam and/or the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam.

Information on certification from PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association) is available on the PayrollOrg website.

Courses consist of online modules which are supplemented with weekly live, virtual instructor-led sessions. Enrollees in the course receive an online assessment of current knowledge, course materials and access to interactive online games and applications to reinforce topics learned.

To complete the Payroll Administration Certificate through Villanova's College of Professional Studies and earn a certificate of program completion, students must complete both courses:

PayTrain® Fundamentals
PayTrain® Mastery
(PayTrain Fundamentals is a prerequisite.)

Courses can be taken individually and not as part of the program, however students are encouraged to check any benefit restrictions from corporations, agencies and/or organizations from which they are receiving tuition assistance.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL?

"The PayTrain course at Villanova was crucial for achieving my CPP. The instructor guidance and hands-on learning were essential, alongn with the structured schedule that kept me on track. The PayTrain quizzes, games and books were invaluable resources!" - Lindsay Grady, CPP

Experienced and entry-level payroll professionals
Human Resource 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
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC*) exam candidates
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP*) exam candidates

LEARNED SKILLS

Foundation of knowledge for starting or advancing your payroll career
Access to a network of peers to learn about payroll practices in other organizations

Solid grounding in compliance issues
Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credentials

Preparation for the FPC and CPP exams
Improved job performance potential, increasing accuracy and compliance skills

COURSES

PayTrain® Fundamentals

Next Start | Sept. 15

Course Cost:
APA Member: $1,215
Non-Member: $1,350
No additional charge for course materials.

100% Online

Enroll

PayTrain® Fundamentals encompasses 10 learning modules that covers payroll concepts, calculations of pay, calculations of deductions and net pay, fringe benefits and other payments, retirement plans, cafeteria plans, payroll reporting and employment taxes, record keeping and payroll practices, payroll accounting and audits, and payroll administration and management as they apply to payroll.

The course is ideal for individuals who are new to the payroll industry, those who are new in supporting the payroll industry such as practitioners, consultants and service providers, and those who are preparing for the FPC certification examinations.

Offered 100% online, this course allows busy working professionals to attend class from anywhere in the world with internet access.

PayTrain® Mastery

Next Start | Jan 2026

Course Cost:
APA Member: $1,215
Non-Member: $1,350
No additional charge for course materials.

Pre-requisite: PayTrain® Fundamentals

100% Online

PayTrain® Mastery is a comprehensive course of 12 learning modules providing students with a solid understanding of advanced payroll topics including health benefits and international payments, necessary for payroll managers and supervisors.

This course is ideal for experienced payroll professionals seeking compliance training, professional development, or CPP certification preparation after completing PayTrain® Fundamentals.

CREDENTIALS

Earn Badges. Get Noticed.

Earn a certificate and digital badge upon completion of required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by Villanova University to your resume, LinkedIn profile or email signature.

LinkedIn users with digital badges get 6X more profile views.*

*According to LinkedIn

FACULTY

Richard Moyle, MS, CPP

Richard Moyle is an experienced payroll manager with a demonstrated history working in the higher education, telecommunication and healthcare industries. He is skilled in Multi-state Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Third-party Payroll Processing, In-house Payroll Processing, and Report Writing with advanced MS Office and analytical abilities. Richard is a strong operations professional, a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and holds a Master of Science (MS) focused in Accounting from Temple University.

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