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Fees, Locations & Schedules

APA Certifications:
CPP & FPC

Fundamentals Course Description

Mastery Course Description

American Payroll Association Certification Website

Registration Information

Registration Form (downloadable)

Contact: 
Carla Wiesmuller,
Program Coordinator
949-341-9863
wiesmull@chapman.edu

If you are seeking a regular course of study in Payroll
(not an exam prep)
see our Practical Payroll On-line Series

Improve your payroll knowledge and prepare for certification.

On-line courses now available.

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, Chapman University Extended Education presents the PayTrain College & University program for payroll professionals. Comprised of two professional development courses, PayTrain Fundamentals and PayTrain Mastery, 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.

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.

Locations: Irvine, Orange, Walnut Creek, Fully On-line

New potential locations: Monterey, Fairfield, Modesto and San Diego

Program Benefits:

You will gain:

  • 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