Welcome to The Payroll Professional, the first course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This course will introduce learners to the Payroll Specialist professional certificate program and introduce the role and function of the Payroll Professional. Learners will discover the duties of those who work in the payroll field and the traits that make them successful. Learners will also explore the basics of pay and the components that make up gross and net income.
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The Payroll Professional
This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
Instructor: ADP Learning Academy
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What you'll learn
Describe the purpose of and requirements to attain the Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate.
Explain the value Payroll plays in an organization’s company culture and identify the factors needed to design a successful payroll strategy.
Illustrate how Payroll typically fits within Human Resources and an organization and describe the common responsibilities within the Payroll field.
Develop a personal plan targeting strengths and areas of opportunity for your Payroll Specialist Certificate program.
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This course is part of the ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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RD
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025
I felt this course was way to basic. Hopefully next course I learn more.
MB
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024
I enjoyed taking this course very much. The lessons were informative and the reading materials gave clarity to some questions I had through out the course.
AS
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
The course was very organized and also helpfule for basic understanding , highly recommend
