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Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)

Love order and care about details? Become the trusted backbone of a busy office. Learn online or on-campus with flexible courses.

Payroll Administrator
Credential

Diploma

Duration

35 to 45 Weeks

Learning Options

Online + Campus

Financial Aid

Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

About the Program

Managing company pay and helping workers get paid on time is a rewarding career. Every business needs organized people to run office books. Changing your career is a big step. Our practical diploma course gives you steady support every day.

Our supportive team provides guidance in every class. We teach daily habits Canadian offices look for. You will learn payroll laws, tax rules, and accounting software. If you have a busy home life, study online or in-centre. Learn from home without missing family time.

Key Skills You Will Build:

  • Payroll Rules Basics: Learn rules for employment laws, tax deductions, and staff benefits.
  • Guided Account Training: Practice balancing books and tracking work hours at a comfortable pace.
  • Accounting Software Tools: Master software like Sage 50 and QuickBooks used by local teams.
  • Workplace Confidence: Practice daily office data entry and record tracking.

Flexible Schedules Built for Your Life

We know you have family duties and work goals to balance. Our training options fit into your weekly routine:

  • Full-Time Study: Complete your study hours at set times each week.
  • Part-Time Study: Pick your own study times. Attend at least two sessions per week on days, evenings, or weekends.
  • Hybrid & Online Learning: Study online or on-campus with steady team support.
Learning Track

Core Payroll Compliance, Bookkeeping & Office Software

Learning Materials

Tuition covers required learning books, software access, and digital manuals

Career Opportunities

This course prepares you for frontline office jobs across Canada. Work in small shops, government offices, or large finance firms.

Manage employee files for a store. Track schedules for a construction team. Assist a corporate accounting team.

Job titles that use these skills include:

  • Payroll Administrator
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Accounts Payable Assistant
  • Accounts Receivable Assistant
  • Office Bookkeeper
  • Pay and Benefits Clerk
  • Human Resources Support Assistant
Industry Benchmark Salary
$30.00/hour median|$62,400/year

Full-time equivalent (40 hrs/week)

To earn your diploma, complete practical modules made for real corporate settings:

Core Payroll Laws & Calculations

  • Payroll Legislation: Learn basic rules of Canadian employment laws. Track pension plans and taxes.
  • Payroll Fundamentals: Calculate regular wages, overtime pay, and contract earnings. Create Records of Employment.
  • Basic Bookkeeping & Math: Practice tracking company spending, ledgers, and account sheets.

Modern Computer & Accounting Software

  • Sage 50 Accounting: Learn Canadian business tools. Enter bills, track stock, and run payroll on a computer.
  • QuickBooks for Business: Set up new company files, track client payments, and manage invoices.
  • Spreadsheets & Data Entry: Practice daily data tracking, formula building, and payroll logs in Excel.

Office Tech & Career Preparation

  • Digital Communication Tools: Write business letters in Word. Manage corporate emails in Outlook.
  • Career Support & Success: Work with advisors to build a strong resume. Practice interview questions to build confidence.

Joining our payroll program is simple and stress-free:

  • Educational Foundation: High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or mature student status.
  • Language Comfort: Good English reading and speaking skills help you follow classes.
  • Admissions Interview: Chat with an admissions advisor about your career goals.
  • Weekly Study Commitment: Complete required study hours on a flexible weekly schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

You learn Canadian payroll laws, tax rules, and employee benefits. You also master office tools like QuickBooks, Sage 50, and Excel.

Yes. Complete your lessons online or on-campus. This makes it easy to balance school with family or work.

A specialized diploma shows employers that you understand Canadian labour laws and payroll rules.

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