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The Payroll Professional

ADP via Coursera

Overview

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.

Syllabus

  • Welcome!
    • During this module, you will be introduced to the field of payroll and shown the common components of successful payroll programs.
  • The Successful Payroll Specialist
    • 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.
  • The First Step in Your Journey
    • 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.

Taught by

ADP Learning Academy

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