The American Payroll Association's Paytrain College & University Program

The American Payroll Association's
Paytrain College & University Program

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, Oklahoma City Community College presents the Paytrain College & University program for payroll professionals. Comprised of two professional development courses, PayTrain Fundamentals and PayTrain Mastery, this program is designed for all levels of payroll administration. 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.

Who Should Enroll

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Course Descriptions

Class Offerings

Who Should Enroll

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

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Features/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

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Course Descriptions

Paytrain Fundamentals (30 contact hours) Paytrain Fundamentals teaches the fundamental payroll calculations and applications necessary for individuals who are new to the payroll industry, those who support the payroll industry, and those who are preparing for the FPC or CPP certification examinations. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties. These calculations are critical to successfully passing the FPC and CPP exams and are not covered in PayTrain Mastery.

Topics covered in Paytrain Fundamentals include:

Payroll fundamentals
Fundamentals of payroll operations
Paycheck fundamentals
Payroll benefits basics
Tax reporting
Payroll accounting
Professional administration

PayTrain Mastery (36 contact hours)
A continuation of PayTrain Fundamentals, PayTrain Mastery is a comprehensive course providing students with a solid understanding of advanced payroll topics necessary for payroll managers and supervisors. This course is ideal for experienced payroll professionals seeking compliance training, professional development, or CPP certification preparation. For success on the CPP exam, this course should be taken after completing PayTrain Fundamentals.

Topics include:

Payroll concepts
Payroll calculations
Fringe benefits
Payroll reporting and employment taxes
Record keeping and payroll practices
Payroll accounting
Management and administration

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COURSE FEE

Fundamentals:
$700 course fee includes instruction and course materials

Mastery:
$800 course fee includes instruction and course materials

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For more information or to make comments:
Corporate Learning
Phone: (405) 682-7562
Fax: (405) 682-7578
7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4444