Fundamental Payroll Certification

The Fundamental Payroll Certification is a certification credential for payroll beginners and service and support professionals with payroll knowledge. There are no payroll experience requirements to take this exam.

Fundamental Payroll Certification Application

Please complete the FPC Exam Application before registering for the exam.

Purchasing the Exam

Once the application is approved you may register for the exam of your choice:

     • 2025 FPC North America Spring Exam - Remote
     • 2025 FPC North America Spring Exam
     • 2024 FPC International Exam
     • 2024 FPC Military Exam
     • FPC Learning Center Exam**

**Attendees of the Payroll 101: Foundations of Payroll Certificate Program at the Learning Center in Las Vegas have the opportunity to take the FPC exam at the end of each course regardless of the exam window.

Please note: You must register for the Payroll 101: Foundations of Payroll Certificate Program in order to be eligible to take the FPC exam at the Learning Center.

Effective Dates

View the Spring and Fall exam window dates here.

More Information

See the Fundamental Payroll Certification page for additional details.