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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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5 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

590 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
5 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe the purpose of and requirements to attain the Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate.

  • Explain the value Payroll plays in an organization’s company culture and identify the factors needed to design a successful payroll strategy.

  • Illustrate how Payroll typically fits within Human Resources and an organization and describe the common responsibilities within the Payroll field.

  • Develop a personal plan targeting strengths and areas of opportunity for your Payroll Specialist Certificate program.

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This course is part of the ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
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There are 3 modules in this course

Welcome to The Payroll Professional, the first course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This course will introduce learners to the Payroll Specialist professional certificate program and introduce the role and function of the Payroll Professional. Learners will discover the duties of those who work in the payroll field and the traits that make them successful. Learners will also explore the basics of pay and the components that make up gross and net income.

This is an entry-level course intended for beginner learners interested in learning the fundamentals of payroll, those pursing an entry-level Payroll Specialist role, and more experienced professionals looking to shift their career to purposefully focus on the area of a Payroll Professional.

During this module, you will be introduced to the field of payroll and shown the common components of successful payroll programs.

What's included

6 videos6 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos•Total 20 minutes
  • Professional Certificate Introduction•2 minutes
  • Course 1 Introduction•1 minute
  • The Value of Payroll•5 minutes
  • Payroll at a Glance•3 minutes
  • Payroll Program Factors•4 minutes
  • Payroll Processing FAQs•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Certificate Program Syllabus•10 minutes
  • Engaging with Program Content•5 minutes
  • Spam Posts on Discussion Forums •3 minutes
  • Course 1 Overview•5 minutes
  • Spark Blog: Cultivating Culture from the Inside Out •15 minutes
  • Mentorship in Payroll: New Beginnings•12 minutes
4 assignments•Total 18 minutes
  • ADP Legal Disclaimer•2 minutes
  • Welcome to the World of Payroll: Check In•8 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding•3 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding•5 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Introduce Yourself•10 minutes

The instruction found in this module will lay out how payroll functions in the world of business and some of the challenges faced by those in payroll and

What's included

5 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videos•Total 16 minutes
  • Puzzle Pieces•4 minutes
  • Payroll Specialist Vignette: Teena•1 minute
  • Career Roles and Duties•4 minutes
  • Growing Challenges•2 minutes
  • Diverse Industry Challenges•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
  • Spark Blog: Should Payroll Report to HR or Finance?•15 minutes
  • Spark Blog: Global Payroll 101: Understand These Key Terms•15 minutes
3 assignments•Total 17 minutes
  • Challenging Your Knowledge of Challenges: Check-In•6 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding•3 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding•8 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 15 minutes
  • Job Scavenger Hunt •15 minutes

This last module will explore what makes an effective payroll professional and the value of customer service skills in this industry. You will also take a step towards using those skills to advance your career in payroll.

What's included

4 videos4 readings3 assignments

4 videos•Total 20 minutes
  • Skills and Traits of a Payroll Specialist•5 minutes
  • Customer Service Skills•4 minutes
  • Customer Service and Payroll•5 minutes
  • Course 1 Recap: Let's Review!•6 minutes
4 readings•Total 60 minutes
  • Spark Blog: The Importance of Paying Independent Contractors on Time•15 minutes
  • Spark Blog: Hard and Soft Skills: The Right Mix for the Right Position•15 minutes
  • Project Portfolio Assignment: Write a Cover Letter•20 minutes
  • Next Steps!•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 36 minutes
  • Final Assessment•25 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding 1•3 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding 2•8 minutes

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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
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Super helpful course, can't wait to use this in the real world.

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