Professional Development

Payroll Administration Program (PAY 5500 & PY 5501)

Northeastern University's nine-week 2-evening or Saturday Payroll Administration  Program allows payroll administrators and managers to obtain a higher level of proficiency in their careers. This nine-week program meets two nights per week or our new six Saturday format. The program is an effective tool to help participants prepare for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam, valued and recognized designations among payroll professionals.

For course schedules and price lists click here. To register and for more information please call 781.238.8458.

Who Should Attend

• Payroll professionals preparing to take the CPP Exam
• Recently hired payroll administrators
• Personnel in service bureaus
• Payroll supervisors or managers
• Benefits administrators

The American Payroll Association
The American Payroll Association (APA) is an organization of payroll professionals in the U.S. The Association is committed to:

• Enhancing the quality of the payroll profession by offering educational opportunities
• Fostering the exchange of payroll expertise at the local level
• Raising public awareness of payroll professionalism
• Representing the payroll profession in Washington, D.C.
• Offering certification programs to support the payroll profession