Payroll Manager

Payroll is one of the fastest-changing career fields in today's business world, as complex payroll laws drive demand for skilled teams and competent leaders.

This payroll certification course will prepare you for a career as a payroll manager and equip you with MBA-level business management skills needed for success.

This payroll course combines our Payroll Practice and Management with Management Training courses, equipping you with both the technical payroll skills and the broad business management knowledge, including the seven key management disciplines needed to lead payroll operations effectively.

Through this comprehensive payroll training program, you will gain practical, job-ready experience in payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. You will also build a strong foundation in wage calculations, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and regulatory requirements to confidently manage payroll operations in any organization.

By course completion, you will understand key areas of payroll and be prepared to sit for the PayrollOrg's Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam.

Instructor(s):

Helene K. Liatsos

Helene K. Liatsos is a business advisor and QuickBooks Certified Advisor with more than 25 years of experience. She consults for a range of companies, from travel agencies to startups. Her company Home Office Management Experts was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Helene holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Deven Matthews

Deven Matthews is a tenured professor with over a decade of higher education experience and extensive expertise in course design, hybrid instruction, and applied learning. An accomplished author and curriculum developer, he specializes in translating complex management concepts into practical, skill-based learning. Deven is known for mentoring students and creating engaging, career-ready programs that bridge theory and real-world practice.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

• Management (15th Edition) by Richard Daft (eBook)

• Payroll Accounting 2026, by Bernard J. Bieg and Judith A. Toland (eBook)