Get Free Congress, Payroll Training, and Other Educational Resources

Looking to score some free payroll training, including free registration to dozens of classes and educational opportunities? If so, apply for one of APA's 10 Payroll Education Grants. These grants, sponsored by APA, Kronos, and Global Cash Card, are presented each year at APA's Annual Congress.

The deadline to apply for an Education Grant is February 24, 2012.

Payroll Education Grant awards include expenses-paid trips to APA's Annual Congress, free registration for dozens of classes and educational opportunities, complete payroll libraries, and other incredible opportunities, depending on which award you receive.

Watch for your upcoming February PAYTECH issue to read one member's account of how her education grant helped her achieve more than just her payroll education. You can also read about another member's account in your November 2011 PAYTECH issue.

Certification Opens

Career Doors

APA certification is a valuable, objective credential that verifies a specified level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the payroll profession. Certification helps payroll professionals 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). The exams are administered at more than 300 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The CPP is a certification credential for those with payroll knowledge and experience. The FPC is a certification credential for payroll beginners and service and support professionals with payroll knowledge.