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Payroll Practices and Management (80 hours)

Course Overview/Description
Course Objective Course Outline
Prerequisites/Audience PC Requirements/Materials Included
Instructor Bio FAQs

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Fee:  $1,595 Register Now! (PDF - Document)
CRN:  41738 Section:  01
Subject:  PROF Course:  1046

Course Overview/Description

Payroll is one of the fastest changing career fields in the business world today. Constant fluctuation in government rules and regulations make it difficult to keep up. The objective of the Payroll Practice and Management online program is to instruct the payroll professional in all facets of payroll from the basics to the intricate complexity of fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. The primary objective of this exciting new online program is to teach the solid skills and knowledge of payroll rules and regulations to the beginner and to increase or refresh the skills of the more experienced student. Although no one source should be used to study for certification, this program is a good overall review for the Certified Payroll Professional test given by the American Payroll Association.

Course Objectives

 

Course Outline

 

Prerequisites/Audience

Students should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended), and have a command of English grammar and punctuation. No payroll or office work experience is required.

The target audience for the Payroll Practice and Management Course is individuals interested in learning knowledge and skills for becoming a payroll professional, or updating or refreshing their current knowledge in the career field.

PC Requirements/Materials Included

This course is compatible with the Windows Vista operating system.

Students will need to have access to a word processing program like Microsoft Word or Works and a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. They will also need unlimited internet access.

The materials for this program are all available online.

Instructor Bio

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP is a nationally recognized author and lecturer with 30 years of multi-state payroll experience. Ms. Lambert has authored dozens of books on payroll and currently has three books, The Complete Guide to Federal and State Payroll Compliance and The Complete Guide to Federal and State Wage and Hour Compliance published thru IOMA and Payroll: A Guide to an Efficient Department. She is a contributing editor for IOMA's the Payroll Practitioner's Monthly. Ms. Lambert is the President of Vicki M. Lambert, LLC a firm specializing in payroll training. Ms. Lambert has lectured nationwide on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients including CCH, Inc, Ceridian Employer Services, ADP, American Society for Payroll Management (ASPM), American Payroll Association-National (APA), LA Chapter APA, Orange County Chapter (APA), Inland Empire APA, and the San Gabriel Chapter APA. Ms. Lambert has also served as in-house trainer for clients including Sun Microsystems, Systems Tax Service, ADP and Twentieth Century Fox.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I register?
Click on the register button at the top of the page and follow the directions. It is important that you type all your information in the boxes, then print it out to sign.  Payment and sending instructions are in the bottom right corner of the form.

2. How much do the courses cost?
The fee is in the pink box at the top of the page.

3. Can I register for courses if I live outside the United States?
Yes you can!

4. Do I ever have go to the school I register with?
All of our courses are delivered entirely online, so you never have to go to a class or travel to the school.

5. How long does it take to complete a course?
All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start and finish the course at your own pace. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days (6 months) to complete the course. If you need more time, extensions are available.

6. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All materials are included. The cost of materials is covered by your tuition. GES ships all materials via UPS ground service upon registration.

7. Can I get financial aid?
GES courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.

8. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school with which you registered. You must obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater to be awarded a certificate.

9. Am I guaranteed a job?
GES courses will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the course. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

10. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via email or phone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

11. What do I have to have in order to take an online course, and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online courses, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (a normal dial-up connection is fine). You can access the course contents from any Web-enabled computer. There are no necessary plug-ins. You do not have to use the same computer to log-in to the course every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

12. Can this course be taken on a Mac?
Yes

13. How can I get more information on the course?
All of the information we have is available online under our course catalog (www.gatlineducation.com). If you have questions that are not answered online, please feel free to email us at courseinfo@gatlineducation.com or call 817-870-2870. We will answer your questions promptly.

14. When can I start the course?
Our courses are all open enrollment. You can register and start the course as soon as you are ready.