Fundamentals of Payroll

Fundamentals of Payroll

Learning Options

The Fundamentals of Payroll course offers two learning options: self-directed or instructor-assisted.

Self-Directed Course

  • Course includes printed textbook and online software
  • Allows you to study when and where it’s most convenient
  • Ideal for self-starters and those with unpredictable schedules
  • Anticipate spending approximately 24 hours to complete the course

Instructor-Assisted Course

  • Course includes printed textbook, 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
  • Set course syllabus eliminates procrastination, ensuring completion of the course in a specified period of time
  • Anticipate spending 3 hours/week for 8 weeks to complete the course

Fundamentals of Payroll 2010: Instructor-Assisted Schedule

Apr 12 – Jun 4, 2010

Apr 26 – Jun 18, 2010

May 10 – Jul 2, 2010

May 24 – Jul 16, 2010

Jun 7 – Jul 30, 2010

Jun 21– Aug 13, 2010

Jul 5 – Aug 27, 2010

Jul 12 – Sep 3, 2010

Jul 19 – Sep 10, 2010

Jul 26 - Sep 17, 2010

Aug 2 - Sep 24, 2010

Aug 9 – Oct 1, 2010

Aug 16 – Oct 8, 2010

Aug 30 – Oct 22, 2010

Sep 13 - Nov 5, 2010

Sep 27 – Nov 19, 2010

Oct 11 – Dec 3, 2010

Oct 25 – Dec 17, 2010

Nov 15, 2010 – Jan 7, 2011

Nov 29, 2010 – Jan 21, 2011

Jan 3 – Feb 25, 2011

Jan 17 – Mar 11, 2011

Jan 31 – Mar 25, 2011

Feb 7 – Apr 1, 2011

Feb 14 – Apr 8, 2011

Feb 21 – Apr 15, 2011

Feb 28 - Apr 22, 2011


The 2010 course offers preparation for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 FPC exam windows.

International and DANTES purchasers: If you are preparing to take the CPP certification exam at an international testing site or a DANTES testing center before September 1, 2010, please contact Carrie Dahl to determine which preparation materials to purchase. Email Carrie Dahl at carried@holmescorp.com or call +1-888-852-6664 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST/CDT).