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.
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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.
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.
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During this module, you will be introduced to the field of payroll and shown the common components of successful payroll programs.
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Review Essential Math for Payroll
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Practice fundamental math skills through exercises designed specifically for payroll professionals, helping to strengthen your foundational understanding before starting the course.
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Complete a series of basic math exercises covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Solve word problems related to financial calculations commonly encountered in payroll processing.
Payroll Calculations Exercises
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Test your understanding of fundamental payroll calculations through repetitive practice exercises, improving your accuracy and speed in handling payroll-related computations.
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Solve a series of payroll calculation problems involving different pay types, deductions, and taxes.
Mock Payroll Processing Project
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Gain practical experience by completing a mock payroll scenario that simulates real-life payroll processing tasks, enhancing your understanding of the course content.
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Set up a mock company and employee data with information such as pay rates, deductions, and benefits.
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Calculate gross and net pay for each employee, considering deductions and taxes.
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Generate mock pay stubs and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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Review Essential Math for Payroll
Show steps
Practice fundamental math skills through exercises designed specifically for payroll professionals, helping to strengthen your foundational understanding before starting the course.
Show steps
- Complete a series of basic math exercises covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Solve word problems related to financial calculations commonly encountered in payroll processing.
Payroll Calculations Exercises
Show steps
Test your understanding of fundamental payroll calculations through repetitive practice exercises, improving your accuracy and speed in handling payroll-related computations.
Show steps
- Solve a series of payroll calculation problems involving different pay types, deductions, and taxes.
Mock Payroll Processing Project
Show steps
Gain practical experience by completing a mock payroll scenario that simulates real-life payroll processing tasks, enhancing your understanding of the course content.
Show steps
- Set up a mock company and employee data with information such as pay rates, deductions, and benefits.
- Calculate gross and net pay for each employee, considering deductions and taxes.
- Generate mock pay stubs and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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