PayrollOrg CPP — PayrollOrg Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Active. New info: 190 questions, 4-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
Intermediate
Exam fee
See PayrollOrg fee schedule (members save 30%)

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Must meet one of three eligibility criteria combining payroll experience, coursework and/or FPC

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 5 years, 120 RCH credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.

Recertify every 5 years with RCHs or by exam (per PayrollOrg recertification guidelines)

Recognition

Standard US payroll professional credential; >70% of payroll departments have a CPP

Related certifications

Career paths that include PayrollOrg CPP

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