{"id":3421,"date":"2019-10-01T08:44:06","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T15:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/?page_id=3421"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:48:26","slug":"certified-payroll-professional-fundamental-payroll-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/certified-payroll-professional-fundamental-payroll-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now is the time to\u00a0Advance Your Payroll Career with an FPC or CPP Certification!\u00a0\u00a0Join the 16,000+ payroll professionals who have earned the prestigious Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations.\u00a0 Register for our program and let us help you advance your knowledge and prepare to take and pass the FPC or CPP certification exam this year!<\/p>\n<p>The payroll industry is dynamic and ever-changing. Federal, state, and local legislative changes affect how payroll is administered each year.\u00a0 Payroll professionals must keep their knowledge up-to-date to avoid hefty noncompliance fines.\u00a0 We can help you accomplish this and obtain your certification!<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility Requirements for FPC and CPP Examinations\/Certification<\/h2>\n<p>There are no payroll experience requirements for taking the FPC exam. However, to be eligible to sit for the CPP exam, <span>PayrollOrg (PAYO) <\/span>requires that candidates meet specific payroll experience or educational criteria. See the links below for details on each certification option.<\/p>\n<h5>Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-FPC_Official.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4418\" src=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-FPC_Official.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-FPC_Official.jpg 727w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-FPC_Official-694x768.jpg 694w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-FPC_Official-366x405.jpg 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 74px) 100vw, 74px\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>The FPC is a certification credential for those new to payroll and sales, service, and support professionals.\u00a0 The exam is open to all those who wish to demonstrate a baseline of payroll competency.\u00a0 For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/payroll.org\/\">https:\/\/payroll.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-CPP_Official.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4417\" src=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-CPP_Official.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-CPP_Official.jpg 777w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-CPP_Official-768x852.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-CPP_Official-692x768.jpg 692w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/23-CPP_Official-365x405.jpg 365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 74px) 100vw, 74px\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>The CPP is a certification credential for experienced payroll professionals. To qualify for CPP certification, candidates must have at least three years of payroll practice in the five years prior to taking the exam. For more information,<a href=\"https:\/\/payroll.org\/.\"> https:\/\/payroll.org\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Prove Your Payroll Expertise<\/h2>\n<p>American Payroll Association\u2019s payroll credentials, FPC and CPP, offer career growth, advancement, and recognition. Certification can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase your salary.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate your commitment to being an expert in the payroll field.<\/li>\n<li>Boost your confidence and recognition.<\/li>\n<li>Set you apart from colleagues and make you more valuable to your organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4419 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-992x655.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-992x655.png 992w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-1200x792.png 1200w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-1536x1014.png 1536w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-2048x1352.png 2048w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-1920x1268.png 1920w, https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/12\/PTCU-in-Partnership-with-PAYO-logo-405x267.png 405w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Program Details \u2013 What\u2019s Included<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn from a knowledgeable instructor who provides expertise, insight, and one-on-one guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Network, share experiences, and discuss topics with a diverse group of payroll professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Stay on track toward earning your certification with a structured learning experience and instructor support.<\/li>\n<li>Program fee includes all books and actual CPP or FPC exam<\/li>\n<li>Gain 24\/7 access to our online learning system designed to help you understand, apply, and engage with relevant payroll content and online exercises.\u00a0\u00a0Online modules are aligned with the FPC and CPP exams, and interactive study tools are available to test your knowledge, skills, and abilities, which are incorporated into the study process.<\/li>\n<li>Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the University of La&nbsp;Verne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Scheduling Your Exam<\/h2>\n<p>For best results, we recommend scheduling your certification exam for a date after the end of our program. See details for our program and exam window.\u00a0\u00a0For more details on how to apply for your exam, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/payroll.org\/\">https:\/\/payroll.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Outline<\/h2>\n<p>Our comprehensive program provides participants with a solid understanding of advanced payroll topics necessary for payroll managers and supervisors responsible for their organization\u2019s compliance. This program is ideal for experienced payroll professionals seeking compliance training, professional development, or CPP\/FPC exam preparation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Payroll Concepts<\/li>\n<li>Calculations of Pay<\/li>\n<li>Calculations of Deductions and Net Pay<\/li>\n<li>Fringe Benefits and Other Payments<\/li>\n<li>Retirement Plans<\/li>\n<li>Cafeteria Plans<\/li>\n<li>Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes<\/li>\n<li>Record Keeping and Payroll Practices<\/li>\n<li>Payroll Accounting and Audits<\/li>\n<li>Payroll Administration and Management<\/li>\n<li>International Payments<\/li>\n<li>Health Benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now is the time to\u00a0Advance Your Payroll Career with an FPC or CPP Certification!\u00a0\u00a0Join the 16,000+ payroll professionals who have earned the prestigious Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations.\u00a0 Register for our program and let us help you advance your 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