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 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 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
  • Set course syllabus eliminates 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 2011 course below offers preparation for the Spring 2012 CPP exam window.

PayTrain 2011: Instructor-Assisted Schedule
Prepare for SPRING 2012 CPP exam

Feb 6 – Apr 27, 2012


The 2012 course below offers preparation for the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 CPP exam windows.

PayTrain 2012: Instructor-Assisted Schedule
Prepare for the FALL 2012 or SPRING 2013 CPP exam

Apr 2 – Jun 22, 2012

Apr 16 – Jul 6, 2012

Apr 30 – Jul 20, 2012

May 14 – Aug 3, 2012

May 28 – Aug 17, 2012

Jun 11– Aug 31, 2012

Jun 18 – Sept 7, 2012

Jun 25 – Sept 14, 2012

Jul 2 – Sep 21, 2012

Jul 9 - Sep 28, 2012

Jul 16 - Oct 5, 2012

Jul 30 - Oct 19, 2012

Aug 13 – Nov 2, 2012

Aug 27 – Nov 16, 2012

Sept 10 – Nov 30, 2012

Sep 24 - Dec 14, 2012

Oct 15, 2012 – Jan 4, 2013

Oct 29, 2012 – Jan 18, 2013

Nov 12, 2012 – Feb 1, 2013

Nov 26, 2012 – Feb 15, 2013

Jan 7 – Mar 29, 2013

Jan 14 – Apr 5, 2013

Jan 21 – Apr 12, 2013

Jan 28 - Apr 19, 2013

Feb 4 – Apr 26, 2013


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, 2012, 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).