Program Overview
The Fundamental Payroll Certification Boot Camp is a comprehensive 12-session, virtual course that will provide you with the tools and resources to effectively study the material, practice and apply your learning, and confidently pass the FPC exam.
*FPC exam fees are priced separately from the FPC Boot Camp fees. Candidates should not consider the FPC Boot Camp as the only method of preparation for the FPC exam.
Learning Objectives
- Overview of the laws and regulations that affect payroll
- Fundamental paycheck calculations
- Taxation concepts, completion of Forms W-2, W-3, 941, and Schedule B
- Employer-provided benefits – what is taxable and subject to reporting
View the course outline >Who Should Attend
Payroll professionals who wish to demonstrate a baseline of payroll competency as well as those preparing for the FPC exam.
Build a solid business case for attending this course with the Justification to Attend Training template. (Right click to download and save.)
What's Included
Of course, no single resource should be your basis of study, so here's what's included to help ensure you pass the FPC exam:
- An expert "tried and true" instructor leading you through the content outline of the FPC exam and providing solid answers to your questions.
- Access to PayTrain Fundamentals to apply and practice your learning through quizzes and fun, educational games. Your PayTrain Fundamentals log in is provided by the instructor.
- On Demands available for you to review even after the LIVE sessions are over!
- Certificate of Completion
Our "Pass the First Time" Guarantee
We stand by our ability to prepare professionals for the FPC exam. Participants must take the FPC exam in the exam window immediately following the Fundamental Payroll Certification Boot Camp virtual preparation course sessions. If, after taking the course, you are not successful in passing the exam, you can re-take the course the next time it's offered -- for free.
(Review the guarantee conditions for details.)
Boot Camp FAQ | Certification FAQ
2025 Pricing
| Member | Colleague | Non-Member |
|---|
| $1,769.00 USD | $2,079.00 USD | $2,129.00 USD |
1-year PayrollOrg Membership included for Colleagues and Non-Members registering for the FPC Boot Camp.
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What Others Are Saying
“The FPC Boot Camp has been an absolute gift. The PayTrain Fundamentals exercises and quizzes guided me on where to study, the post-test boosted my confidence, and I passed.
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-Patricia Torres, FPC
Payroll and Timekeeping Coordinator
City Harvest
Delivery Options
- 12-session virtual class; each class is 2 hours with a 5-minute break
Schedule (Fall 2025 Exam)
For the convenience of our participants, FPC Boot Camps are offered Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at different times. Please register for the class that best meets your scheduling needs. PayrollOrg has scheduled these classes to accommodate the Fall 2025 FPC Exam Testing window and any holidays. Some classes have two sessions during the same week. Please see details below.
Tuesday Class: 25BTF04V
June 17, 2025 – September 2, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PDT
Please note that this class is offered at 6 p.m. Pacific Time (9 p.m. Eastern, 8 p.m. Central, 7 p.m. Mountain)
No rescheduled classes.
Thursday Class: 25BTF05V
June 26, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EDT
Please note that this class is offered at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Central, 4 p.m. Mountain, 3 p.m. Pacific)
Exceptions: No class: 7/3, 7/10
Additional classes on Tuesdays: 7/1, 7/8
Friday Class: 25BTF06V
June 20, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT
Please note that this class is offered at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Central, 9 a.m. Mountain, 8 a.m. Pacific)
Exceptions: No class: 7/4
Additional class on Wednesday: 7/2
The virtual classroom will use an online training center. The course will be presented in segments which cannot be purchased separately.
Credit Information
Earn up to 24 Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs)*, 2.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or 28.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for first-time users**.
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based. Program Level: Overview. No prerequisites or advance preparation required. Fields of Study: Taxes=13.5, Business Law=9.5, Business Management & Organization=3, Accounting=2.5
*After earning the FPC designation and completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better.
**Previous users earn 12 RCHs.
ACE Credits
Attendees that successfully complete this course and score 80% or higher on the post test can earn up to 4.0 ACE credits.
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Event Policies
Please read our Event Policies regarding registration, transfers, substitutions, cancellations, refunds, Code of Conduct, Attendee Liability and Waiver of Claims, and consent to use your photograph and contact information.
Please be sure to verify your session before purchasing.
A $55 administrative fee will be assessed for each transfer/substitution.