This learning option includes all the features of the self-study course with the benefit of instructor guidance and feedback. The syllabus and instructor announcements are visible to you when you login to the product.
- Each Monday, the instructor posts a weekly syllabus and feedback that you will see when you login to your program–there’s no need to be online at a certain time
- The course syllabus helps eliminate procrastination, ensuring completion of the course in a specified period of time
- Course includes comprehensive learning modules along with interactive study exercises, quizzes, calculations, and flashcards
- Anticipate spending 3½ hours/week for 12 weeks to complete the PayTrain® course and 3 hours/week for 8 weeks to complete the PayTrain® Fundamentals course

Choose a program and course date below that works for you.
Please note:
If you are preparing for the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 FPC/CPP exam, purchase the 2023 materials. Purchasers of the 2023 materials will have access to the online portion until September 16, 2024.
International and military purchasers: If you are preparing to take the FPC or CPP certification exam at an international testing site or a military testing center before September 2023, please contact Mike Downs to determine which preparation materials to purchase. Email Mike Downs at [email protected] or call +1-888-852-6664 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT).
PayTrain 2023 Guided-Study Course Sessions
Prepare for the FALL 2023 or SPRING 2024 CPP Exam
Mar 21 – Jun 10, 2022
Mar 20 – Jun 9, 2023
Mar 27 – Jun 16, 2023
Apr 10 – Jun 30, 2023
Apr 24 – Jul 14, 2023
May 1 – Jul 21, 2023
May 8 – Jul 28, 2023
May 15 – Aug 4, 2023
May 22 – Aug 11, 2023
May 29 – Aug 18, 2023
Jun 5 – Aug 25, 2023
Jun 12 – Sep 1, 2023
Jun 19 – Sep 8, 2023
Jun 26 – Sept 15, 2023
Jul 3 – Sep 22, 2023
Jul 31 – Oct 20, 2023
Aug 14 – Nov 3, 2023
Aug 28 – Nov 17, 2023
Sep 11 – Dec 1, 2023
Sep 25 – Dec 15, 2023
Oct 9 – Dec 29, 2023
Oct 23, 2023 – Jan 12, 2024
Nov 6, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024
Nov 20, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024
Dec 4, 2023 – Feb 23, 2024
Dec 11, 2023 – Mar 1, 2024
Dec 18, 2023 – Mar 8, 2024
Dec 25, 2023 – Mar 15, 2024
Jan 1 – Mar 22, 2024
Jan 8 – Mar 29, 2024
PayTrain Fundamentals 2023 Guided-Study Course Sessions
Prepare for the FALL 2023 or SPRING 2024 FPC exam
Mar 20 – May 12, 2023
Apr 3 – May 26, 2023
Apr 17 – Jun 9, 2023
May 1 – Jun 23, 2023
May 15 – Jul 7, 2023
May 29- Jul 21, 2023
Jun 5 – Jul 28, 2023
Jun 12 – Aug 4, 2023
Jun 26 – Aug 18, 2023
Jul 3 – Aug 25, 2023
Jul 10 – Sep 1, 2023
Jul 17 – Sep 8, 2023
Jul 24 – Sep 15, 2023
Jul 31 – Sep 22, 2023
Aug 14 – Oct 6, 2023
Aug 28 – Oct 20, 2023
Sep 11 – Nov 3, 2023
Sep 25 – Nov 17, 2023
Oct 9 – Dec 1, 2023
Oct 23 – Dec 15, 2023
Nov 6 – Dec 29, 2023
Nov 20, 2023 – Jan 12, 2024
Dec 4, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024
Dec 18, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024
Jan 8 – Mar 1, 2024
Jan 15 – Mar 8, 2024
Jan 22 – Mar 15, 2024
Jan 29 – Mar 22, 2024
Feb 5 – Mar 29, 2024