Follow the path from foundations to real workplace application. Every concept feeds the next project.
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Week 1
Payroll organizations
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Week 1
Pay groups and calendars
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Week 2
Calculation rules
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Week 2
Pay inputs
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Week 3
Payroll results
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Week 3
Audits and exceptions
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Week 4
Testing scenarios
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Week 4
Year-end considerations
Topics per week
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Course curriculum
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Week 1 · 4 topics
Payroll foundations
By the end of this week: Explain and configure payroll foundations
1.1Payroll organizations
1.2Pay groups and calendars
1.3Earnings and deductions
1.4Worker payroll data
Week 1 Payroll foundations
Payroll organizations
Pay groups and calendars
Earnings and deductions
Worker payroll data
Hands-on project
Set up a payroll calendar
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Week 2 · 4 topics
Calculation and processing
By the end of this week: Run and validate payroll calculations
2.1Calculation rules
2.2Pay inputs
2.3Retro calculations
2.4Payroll processing
Week 2 Calculation and processing
Calculation rules
Pay inputs
Retro calculations
Payroll processing
Hands-on project
Process a sample payroll
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Week 3 · 4 topics
Audit and settlement
By the end of this week: Reconcile payroll and correct exceptions
3.1Payroll results
3.2Audits and exceptions
3.3Settlement and accounting
3.4Payslips and reporting
Week 3 Audit and settlement
Payroll results
Audits and exceptions
Settlement and accounting
Payslips and reporting
Hands-on project
Complete a payroll audit
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Week 4 · 4 topics
Job-ready payroll
By the end of this week: Support an end-to-end payroll cycle
4.1Testing scenarios
4.2Year-end considerations
4.3Production support
4.4Interview scenarios
Week 4 Job-ready payroll
Testing scenarios
Year-end considerations
Production support
Interview scenarios
Hands-on project
Configure and validate a payroll cycle
Final exam & certificate
Finish the 4 weeks, then take the online exam. Score 70% or more to pass.
Job-ready syllabus
Learn it. Build it. Explain it. Use it.
The syllabus goes beyond watching lessons. You practice the tasks employers expect, produce evidence of your skills, and prepare to discuss your work clearly.
Workplace skills
Apply Payroll organizations, Pay groups and calendars, Earnings and deductions, Worker payroll data in guided business scenarios.
Portfolio proof
Complete 4 practical projects, including Set up a payroll calendar.
Professional practice
Present your work, respond to feedback, document decisions, and improve the final result.
Interview readiness
Review common role questions and explain your process, tools, trade-offs, and project outcomes.
Your completion pack
Weekly projects, trainer feedback, final assessment, and a certificate you can add to your résumé and LinkedIn profile.
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Every week ends with practical work you can show employers on day one.
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