PAYROLL PayTrain® Mastery

PayTrain® College & University is the PayrollOrg's payroll professional development and certification exam preparation program offered in a college/university setting. Serving the entire payroll community, this program is ideal if you are a seasoned professional interested in advancing your career or sitting for a certification exam. By enrolling in the program, you'll receive live classroom instruction, textbooks and access to interactive online games and applications to reinforce the topics learned.

The curriculum is updated annually to reflect the latest legislative changes and covers ten critical areas:

• Payroll Concepts: Employee vs. contractor status, FLSA, and workweek definitions.
• Calculations of Pay: Advanced withholding, gross-up, and supplemental pay.
• Fringe Benefits: In-depth study of taxable and nontaxable benefits (e.g., relocation, company cars).
• Retirement & Cafeteria Plans: Compliance with 401(k), 403(b), and Section 125 plans.
• Health Benefits: Focus on COBRA, ERISA, and healthcare-related taxes.
• Payroll Reporting & Taxes: Form 941, 940, W-2, and state-specific tax requirements.
• Recordkeeping & Practices: Compliance audits, document retention, and disaster recovery.
• Accounting & Auditing: General ledger entries, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Management & Administration: Strategic leadership, customer service, and departmental budgeting.
• International Payments: Handling expatriates, inpatriates, and global payroll considerations.

What certificate is awarded upon completing this program?

Upon successful completion of both courses in the PayrollOrg PayTrain® Certificate Program, you will be awarded a Certificate of Professional Achievement from DePaul University.

This Certificate of Professional Achievement should not be confused with the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll certification (FPC) examinations. Certification examination fees for these exams are not included in the course fees. For information on all PAYO examination requirements, contact PAYO at (210) 244-6406 or visit https://www.payroll.org.

 

Are there required materials?

Yes. There are PAYO PayTrain® course materials, which are included in the cost of tuition.

 

Does this program qualify for financial assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)?

In order to find out if you qualify for financial assistance, you must first contact Workforce Development. As a certified program under the ILLINOIS workNet initiative, this program has been approved for workforce training grants for those who are eligible. Funding may be available for those receiving unemployment benefits. Please contact Workforce Development for more information.