Course Curriculum:
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Fundamental Payroll Certification Prep Course
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Chapter 1: Paycheck Fundamentals
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Chapter 2: Payroll Systems/Operations
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Chapter 3: Paycheck Calculations
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Chapter 4: Benefit Basics
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Chapter 5: Tax Filing and Reporting
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Chapter 6: Accounting Basics
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Chapter 7: Customer Service Principles
Each module will have mini-quizzes to ensure you understand the material.
The overall prep course will have a simulated exam.
**Anyone who obtains >80% will pass the exam.
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An extensive learning path to successfully pass the Fundamental Payroll Certification Exam
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The tools and knowledge to break into the payroll industry
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Confidence and competence to increase your sweat equity when applying for payroll positions
learn
How payroll works and the core competencies necessary to process US Payroll.
calculate
A paycheck manually, from gross pay to net pay
complete
Payroll process, from collecting hours to depositing and filing taxes
knowledge
skills, and abilities (KSAs) to confidently pass the FPC exam

Gerard Hall, CPP
Gerard Hall, CPP, is the Director of Payroll Operations at CBIZ and President of the Virginia Statewide Payroll Conference. With 20+ years in payroll and benefits, he’s a trusted expert in navigating industry regulations. A PayrollOrg Meritorious Service Award recipient and Bloomberg Tax Payroll Advisory Board member, he also serves on the American Payroll Association Social Networking Committee and multiple task forces. Gerard has helped over 750 Black professionals earn FPC/CPP designations. As the founder of That Payroll Guy, he’s dedicated to showcasing payroll as a lucrative field and a gateway to other high-demand roles.

Gerard Hall has carefully curated a curriculum that thoroughly breaks down and covers everything you’ll need to learn to ace your payroll certification exam.

Shanell S.
I took the initiative to finally invest in myself and loved every minute. The payroll course was definitely worth it. Gerard was so knowledgeable and instructing so effortlessly. Not only was the information helpful in my current position it will definitely benefit in the near future. I must say I am excited for this new venture. I am so grateful for the BOTJ Community.

Natasha N.
I've recently decided to change careers and I wasn't sure how I would go about making myself more marketable to potential employers. I came across Black On The Job on Instagram and started following them because of the great resources they have available. I recently took part in the Payroll Fundamental course so that I can take the first to prepare me to become certified. I definitely recommend reaching out to them for all your career needs!

F Harper
I signed up for the Fundaments of Payroll Course. It did not disappoint. The instructor, Gerard Hall was very informative and thorough with his instructions and examples. I am confident that after continued studying for this exam, I will pass. Thanks to BOTJ for giving us quality programs for advancement.