{"product_id":"payroll-manager","title":"Payroll Manager","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003ePrepare for a successful career in payroll with this comprehensive payroll certification course that combines practical payroll training with essential business management skills. Gain the knowledge needed to manage payroll operations confidently and prepare for the PayrollOrg's FPC exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e235 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayroll is one of the fastest changing career fields in the business world today. This course will prepare you for a career as a payroll manager and equip you with MBA-level business management skills. By course completion, you will understand key areas of payroll and be prepared to sit for the PayrollOrg's Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayroll laws are complex, so businesses rely on skilled payroll teams and competent leaders to navigate these laws. The Management Training aspect of this course will help you gain key managerial skills to lead and manage other employees. You will build a foundation in common managerial techniques, understand employment laws and define your management style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop basic practical and managerial skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about how taxes affect a business, whether it's a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles, and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the seven management disciplines essential to business success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify various laws and regulations that affect employers in their payroll operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain the use of the forms required to withhold, deposit, and report federal income taxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the payroll process and supporting systems and administration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrectly apply payroll policies and procedures of a payroll department\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe able to process a payroll from start to finish (payroll project)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared to pass the FPC exam, and become certified in the fundamentals of payroll\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaving a certification in payroll is a desirable attribute that many employers seek in payroll candidates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWith certification comes additional knowledge and skill that is not often taught in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe able to search and apply for payroll jobs, with the additional resume skills learned in the 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Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Excel \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Management Training course section:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eManaging by the Numbers: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and using your Company's Financials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrategic Planning - A Pragmatic Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital access to the following book will be available via links in the Payroll Practice and Management course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePayroll Accounting 2025\u003c\/em\u003e, by Bernard J. Bieg and Judith A. Toland (eBook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You may receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be able to use a basic 4 function calculator, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelene K. 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McBride holds an M.A. in organizational management and a B.S. in psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Squires Pang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed has practiced law with since 1983. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member of many universities, including New York University and the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerry L. Partridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerry L. Partridge is a Certified Project Management Professional with experience as a project and program manager for a major retail organization. He is a certified instructor for IBM project management courses and hosts university seminars for project managers seeking certification. He has worked extensively with the Project Management Institute, previously leading a team that developed a practice standard for Earned Value Management Systems and volunteering as a subject matter expert for an update to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Partridge holds a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A\u0026amp;M University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of salary can I expect as a  payroll manager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Indeed.com, the national median Payroll Manager salary is $92,083 as of March 10, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you will be prepared to pass the FPC exam, and become certified in the fundamentals of payroll.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. 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