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.
The Payroll Professional
The Payroll Professional
This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
Instructor: ADP Learning Academy
Sponsored by Mojatu Foundation
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12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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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
During this module, you will be introduced to the field of payroll and shown the common components of successful payroll programs.
What's included
4 videos7 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
The instruction found in this module will lay out the challenges faced by those in payroll and the common skills found among successful payroll specialists.
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8 videos3 readings1 assignment3 discussion prompts
The activities in this module will help you explore your own skills and take a step towards using those skills to advance your career in payroll.
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3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
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Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Its a very good course for Entry -level Payroll professional
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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2024
I really like this course it had taught and gave me a lot of information
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Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024
Excellent overview of priorities and expectations in the payroll field. Giving skill set matches was very helpful. Enjoyed this course.
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