Payroll Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2026
Program Description
In partnership with PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association), DePaul University teaches the PayTrain® information in the Payroll Certificate Program. This comprehensive professional development series is designed to provide a solid foundation for those new to the field while offering advanced mastery for seasoned professionals.
The program consists of two primary coursesPayTrain® Fundamentals and PayTrain® Masterywhich together provide the technical knowledge and practical skills required to maintain compliance and excel in payroll administration.
Dual Certification Preparation
This program is specifically designed to help students prepare for the nationally recognized industry credentials offered by PayrollOrg:
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC): Ideal for entry-level professionals, practitioners, and those in supporting roles (consultants, service providers) seeking to validate their foundational knowledge.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP): Designed for experienced payroll managers and supervisors who require a deep understanding of advanced payroll topics and strategic leadership.
What You Will Learn
The curriculum covers the entire
Established in 2015
CIP: 52-0399 Accounting and Related Services, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 500 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31303 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31521 |
Provider Information
DePaul University
Program Contact Info
CDM-Institute for Professional Development
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 362-6300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
22 Weeks ( 66.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,750.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,750.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
To enroll, participants should submit a completed registration form, student agreement, and payment information to DePaul Continuing and Professional Education (cperegistration@depaul.edu) at least seven days before the course begins. Please note that the costs for the course textbook is included in the cost of the class.
The cost of a payroll certification exam is not included in the tuition; these requirements are managed by entities separate from DePaul University.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Payroll Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2026
Program Description
In partnership with PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association), DePaul University teaches the PayTrain® information in the Payroll Certificate Program. This comprehensive professional development series is designed to provide a solid foundation for those new to the field while offering advanced mastery for seasoned professionals.
The program consists of two primary coursesPayTrain® Fundamentals and PayTrain® Masterywhich together provide the technical knowledge and practical skills required to maintain compliance and excel in payroll administration.
Dual Certification Preparation
This program is specifically designed to help students prepare for the nationally recognized industry credentials offered by PayrollOrg:
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC): Ideal for entry-level professionals, practitioners, and those in supporting roles (consultants, service providers) seeking to validate their foundational knowledge.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP): Designed for experienced payroll managers and supervisors who require a deep understanding of advanced payroll topics and strategic leadership.
What You Will Learn
The curriculum covers the entire
Established in 2015
CIP: 52-0399 Accounting and Related Services, Other.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 500 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31303 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31521 |
Provider Information
DePaul University
Program Contact Info
CDM-Institute for Professional Development
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 362-6300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
22 Weeks ( 66.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,750.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,750.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
To enroll, participants should submit a completed registration form, student agreement, and payment information to DePaul Continuing and Professional Education (cperegistration@depaul.edu) at least seven days before the course begins. Please note that the costs for the course textbook is included in the cost of the class.
The cost of a payroll certification exam is not included in the tuition; these requirements are managed by entities separate from DePaul University.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction