Certification
APA certification is a valuable, objective credential that verifies a specified level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the payroll profession. Certification helps individuals demonstrate their payroll expertise, secure promotions, advance their careers, and enhance their standing within the profession. APA offers two levels of certification -- the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
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Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) |
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 The CPP is a certification credential for those with some experience in payroll -- overview information. For CPP certification exam -- content outline, download handbook.
CPP Exam will be administered:
Sep 13 - Oct 11, 2008
Mar 28 - Apr 25, 2009 |
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Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) |
The FPC is a certification credential for payroll beginners and service and support professionals -- overview information. For FPC certification exam --
content outline, download handbook.
FPC Exam will be administered:
Sep 13 - Oct 11, 2008
Mar 28 - Apr 25, 2009 |
Approved Provider Program
Effective September 1, 2006, APA has instituted an Approved Provider program for organizations that present payroll education.
Approved Providers: 2008 :: 2006-07
Approved Chapter Meetings: 2008 :: 2006-07
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Training Resources
The candidate for certification is advised to consult a variety of sources to prepare for either of the certification exams. The exam handbooks contain a list of suggested references.
The candidate can obtain study materials from the APA and attend APA preparation courses. APA courses are also approved to achieve recertification.
Request a transcript of APA's National programs attended.
Training and resources are available in a variety of formats including books, training courses, Web-based training, Webcasts and Audio Seminars.
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