PayTrain Fundamentals
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
PayTrain® Fundamentals teaches the fundamental payroll calculations and applications necessary for individuals who are new to the payroll industry, those who support the payroll industry, and those who are preparing for the FPC certification examination. This program will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties.
Established in 2024
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
PayrollOrg
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- IL State Board of Higher Education
- Industry Standard: Professional Certification
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
10 Weeks ( 30.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $509.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,809.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Candidates should contact NIU Continuing and Professional Education, Jennifer Kopecky, Program Coordinator, jkopecky@niu.edu, phone 815-753-0771or Pettee Borissova, Director, pborissova@niu.edu, phone (815) 753-6903 for program information and requests for completion WIOA forms. Please note that the tuition fee of $1,300 is payable to NIU for course and materials, and the exam and application fee of $509 is payable to PayrollOrg.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Some knowledge of payroll or related professions
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: PayTrain Fundamentals
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
PayTrain® Fundamentals teaches the fundamental payroll calculations and applications necessary for individuals who are new to the payroll industry, those who support the payroll industry, and those who are preparing for the FPC certification examination. This program will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties.
Established in 2024
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
PayrollOrg
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- IL State Board of Higher Education
- Industry Standard: Professional Certification
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
10 Weeks ( 30.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $509.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,809.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Candidates should contact NIU Continuing and Professional Education, Jennifer Kopecky, Program Coordinator, jkopecky@niu.edu, phone 815-753-0771or Pettee Borissova, Director, pborissova@niu.edu, phone (815) 753-6903 for program information and requests for completion WIOA forms. Please note that the tuition fee of $1,300 is payable to NIU for course and materials, and the exam and application fee of $509 is payable to PayrollOrg.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Some knowledge of payroll or related professions
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction