Payroll Systems – The Basics Certification

Payroll Systems the Basics

The role of payroll in modern businesses cannot be understated. Every business with employees, whether it has just a couple of workers or hundreds of staff, must run a payroll. It does not just help pay employees accurately, keep transaction records or remit and file taxes, but offers many other benefits to business owners.

Payroll systems play important roles in businesses, including avoiding fines, penalties and even legal action. Therefore, small and large businesses alike should work on an effective and efficient payroll. This course has been designed to introduce you to the basics of payroll and payroll systems. First, it defines the term payroll and differentiates it from a payroll system.

Next, we explain how a payroll works and the various functions it performs to help businesses accomplish different aspects of operations. It also covers the various benefits of payroll systems and how business owners can choose the right payroll system that meets specific business needs.

 

You will learn:

  • The definition of payroll
  • The various payroll tasks
  • The role of payroll in business operations
  • The definition of a payroll system and its varied functions
  • The benefits of payroll systems to small, medium and large businesses
  • How to choose the right payroll system for specific business needs

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Payroll Systems -The Basics Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course has 1 module and should take 45 minutes to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the module.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed the module there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the module. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 80%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test the first time, they will have two further opportunities to take the test after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Payroll Systems -The Basics Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 45 minutes to complete in total, plus an additional 10 minutes for each of the end of module tests.

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