PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE
Villanova University is proud to partner with PayrollOrg in offering the premier payroll designation in the country.
Villanova University’s PayTrain® Fundamentals and PayTrain Mastery® courses are 100% online and designed to increase your payroll knowledge and prepare you for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam and/or the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam.
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.
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 receive tuition assistance.
Information on certification from PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association) is available on the PayrollOrg website.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
- 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
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.
PayTrain® Mastery
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.
The Villanova Difference
The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark Villanova experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community — to students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, Villanova is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.
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