FPC — PayrollOrg Fundamental Payroll Certification
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Active. New info: 150 questions, 3-hour exam. Recertification: 3 RCHs/year for members via webinars.
- Issuer
- PayrollOrg (formerly American Payroll Association)
- Industry
- HR & Learning
- Domain
- Total Rewards, Benefits & Payroll
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- See PayrollOrg fee schedule (members save >20%)
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 45 RCH credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.
Recertify every 3 years with recertification credit hours (RCHs) or by exam (hours per PayrollOrg guidelines)
Recognition
Entry-level US payroll certification
Related certifications
- CBP WorldatWork Certified Benefits Professional
- GBA IFEBP Group Benefits Associate
- GRP WorldatWork Global Remuneration Professional
- PayrollOrg CPP PayrollOrg Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- RPA IFEBP Retirement Plans Associate
- SHRM TR SC SHRM Total Rewards Specialty Credential
Career paths that include FPC