Three learning options allow you to choose an approach that works best for you and your schedule: Self-Study, Guided-Study, and Instructor-Led.

Watch the video below to learn more about each option:

Study at your own pace, where and when it’s convenient, with comprehensive reading materials and interactive study tools.

Guidance from an online instructor with the comprehensive reading materials and interactive study tools.

Instructor-led courses combine the comprehensive materials with an expert instructor to guide and keep you on pace.

Please note:

The 2025 PayTrain Programs prepare you for the Spring 2026 FPC/CPP exams.

Planning to take the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 exam? Purchase a 2026 PayTrain program instead, available for pre-order March 3, 2026 (launches March 17, 2026).

You can also use these programs for general professional development. See below if you are an international or military purchaser. Purchasers of 2025 materials will have access to the online portion of the program through September 15, 2026.

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 2025, please contact Abby Fett to determine which preparation materials to purchase. Email Abby at [email protected] or call +1-888-852-6664 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT).