PayTrain®

PayTrain®



"I highly recommend PayTrain to prepare for the CPP exam! The online tools are essential for understanding the material and are an outstanding tool to track individual progress and achievement from beginning to end. PayTrain also offers a great method to re-evaluate and review areas that need additional reinforcement."

Cheryl L. Thomas, CPP
Senior Payroll Tax Specialist
Caterpillar, Inc.

Learning Options

The PayTrain course offers two learning options: self-directed or instructor-assisted.

PayTrain Self-Directed Course

  • Course includes printed textbooks and web-based software
  • Allows you to study when and where it’s most convenient
  • Ideal for self-starters and those with unpredictable schedules
  • Anticipate spending approximately 40 hours to complete the course

Instructor-Assisted Course

  • Course includes printed textbooks, online software, and online instruction
  • Online instructor provides weekly assignments and feedback
  • Discussion boards and an “Ask the Instructor” feature provide interaction and feedback opportunities
  • The course syllabus helps eliminate procrastination, ensuring completion of the course in a specified period of time
  • Anticipate spending 3.5 hours/week for 12 weeks to complete the course

The 2013 course offers preparation for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 CPP exam windows.

PayTrain 2013: Instructor-Assisted Schedule
Prepare for the FALL 2013 or SPRING 2014 CPP exam

Apr 1 - Jun 21, 2013

April 15 - Jul 5, 2013

Apr 29 - Jul 19, 2013

May 13 - Aug 2, 2013

May 20 - Aug 9, 2013

Jun 3 - Aug 23, 2013

Jun 17 - Sep 6, 2013

Jun 24 - Sep 13, 2013

Jul 1 - Sep 20, 2013

Jul 8 - Sept 27, 2013

Jul 15 - Oct 4, 2013

Jul 29 - Oct 18, 2013

Aug 12 - Nov 1, 2013

Aug 26 - Nov 15, 2013

Sep 9 - Nov 29, 2013

Sep 23 - Dec 13, 2013

Oct 14, 2013 - Jan 3, 2014

Oct 28, 2013 - Jan 17, 2014

Nov 11, 2013 - Jan 31, 2014

Nov 25, 2013 - Feb 14, 2014

Jan 6 - Mar 28, 2014

Jan 13 - Apr 4, 2014

Jan 20 - Apr 11, 2014

Jan 27 - Apr 18, 2014

Feb 3 - Apr 25, 2014


International and military purchasers: If you are preparing to take the CPP certification exam at an international testing site or a military testing center before September 1, 2013, please contact Mike Downs to determine which preparation materials to purchase. Email Mike Downs at miked@holmescorp.com or call +1-888-852-6664 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST/CDT).