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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

The Payroll Professional

Welcome to The Payroll Professional, the first course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This course will introduce learners to the Payroll Specialist professional certificate program and introduce the role and function of the Payroll Professional. Learners will discover the duties of those who work in the payroll field and the traits that make them successful. Learners will also explore the basics of pay and the components that make up gross and net income. This is an entry-level course intended for beginner learners interested in learning the fundamentals of payroll, those pursing an entry-level Payroll Specialist role, and more experienced professionals looking to shift their career to purposefully focus on the area of a Payroll Professional.

Status: Payroll Processing
Status: Payroll
BeginnerCourse5 hours

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DM

Reviewed Oct 8, 2025

Awesome course teaches you a lot !! Makes me want to do payroll even more

CC

Reviewed Jul 27, 2024

explanatory and gives logical reasons behind the methodology of a good payroll specialist.

MB

Reviewed Aug 13, 2024

I enjoyed taking this course very much. The lessons were informative and the reading materials gave clarity to some questions I had through out the course.

CC

Reviewed Nov 8, 2024

Excellent overview of priorities and expectations in the payroll field. Giving skill set matches was very helpful. Enjoyed this course.

DC

Reviewed Oct 29, 2025

The Coach is an excellent tool. It prompts me to think and apply the knowledge I have to the training.

DL

Reviewed Aug 19, 2024

The course is very well displayed and organized. It gives a general view on the Payroll industry.

UP

Reviewed Oct 28, 2024

Its a very good course for Entry -level Payroll professional

MN

Reviewed Apr 19, 2025

I have a background in management but needed a thorough understanding of payroll from the HR perspective. This course is increasing my knowledge immensely.

SW

Reviewed Nov 17, 2024

Some questions had incorrect answers. overall a great overview

RS

Reviewed Sep 9, 2025

If it is unpaid it will be great for the learners.

TM

Reviewed Jan 22, 2025

I find this course real knowledgeable and give me the opportunity to learn more about the career I am intreated in

HN

Reviewed Aug 14, 2024

This is an expository course into various fascets of payroll, and how it overlaps with the finance and HR departments. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to make a career transition.

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