NZPPA Training Self-Assessment Guide

NZPPA Training Self-Assessment Guide – What Payroll Course Is Right for Me?

Use the table below to assess your payroll experience and identify the most suitable course from the NZPPA Payroll Training framework.

Payroll Experience & Training Needs Recommended NZPPA Course
  • I am looking for a career in payroll what should my first step be?
  • I am planning to move into a payroll role with no previous payroll experience, what course would suit me?
  • I am in payroll but have only been in payroll for a short time (up to 3 months) what course should I do?
Payroll Foundation Skills (Level 1)
(Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or eLearning)
  • What is the next step from the foundation skills course in my payroll development?
  • I am returning to payroll (have not done it for years), what course?
  • I have been in payroll for years but have never done any training where should I start?
Payroll Law (Level 2)
(Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or eLearning)
  • I want to get the big picture of where payroll sits in the business with human resources (employment law), what course?
  • I have multiple roles along with payroll and I need a better understanding of how payroll interacts with the other workI do, what course?
HR Practice for Payroll Practitioners (Level 3)
(Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or eLearning)
  • I am taking a more intermediate role/view of payroll and want to understand payroll terminations (background, legislative requirements and calculations used on termination).
Payroll Terminations Essentials Practice (Level 4)
(Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or eLearning)
  • I have been in payroll for a while and want a better understanding of how calculations are and should be done, what course?
  • I need a better understanding of calculations to confirm the configuration of our payroll system, what course?
  • I have been in payroll at a senior level for a while and want a refresher, what course?
Payroll Calculations (Level 5)
(Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or eLearning)
  • I have years of payroll knowledge but want to cover any gaps in my payroll knowledge, what course?
  • I want to do a preparation course to prepare for NZPPA certification, what course?
Payroll Masterclass (Level 6)
(Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or eLearning)
  • I am an advanced payroll practitioner and want to expand my understanding of payroll calculations and agreed terms, what course?
Payroll Calculations [+] (Level 7)
(Classroom only)
  • I am involved in payroll auditing and need some additional understanding on what areas I should be checking, what course would suit me?
  • We have issues with our payroll and it looks like we will need to conduct an audit, what course would suit you?
  • I want to specialise in payroll auditing, what course would suit you?
Payroll Audit & Legislative Compliance (Level 8)
(Classroom only)

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