Education
" Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."
Anthony J. D'Angelo
Education is the cornerstone of social and economic development. The Hampton Roads Chapter of PAYO is built on Education. The chapter provides a multitude of educational opportunities to meet your learning or professional experience level. It is only through education that we can hope to enhance our professional goals. See how Hampton Roads PAYO can help you further your professional goals through our educational courses.
The Hampton Roads Chapter of PayrollOrg offers a study group for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) examinations. The courses do qualify students needing to obtain RCH credit hours. The RCH hours will be approved based on each student's actual hours of participation.
Preparing For The 2026 FPC Certification EXAM VIRTUAL Study Group
FPC Overview
The Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is open to all those who wish to demonstrate a baseline of payroll competency. The FPC is designed for Entry-level Payroll Professionals but is an intensive Payroll "body of knowledge" course that requires an estimated 6-8 hours per week of study time, plus weekly review sessions.
Recertification is attained either by retaking and passing the exam or by accumulating a minimum number of qualifying RCHs through continuing education. Any CPP/FPC who needs recertification hours can take the class once per tax year covered and receive RCHs.
About the Fall Exam
Fall 2026
PAYO SPRING exam registration window will open:
July 1 – October 2, 2026 (Register early to get the date of your choice)
Exam: September 5 – October 3, 2026
Exams administered from September 5 through October 3, 2026, feature questions based on federal laws and regulations in effect as of January 1, 2026.
Mid-year changes are NOT reflected in the exams.
Any FPC/CPP who needs recertification hours can take the class once per tax year covered and receive RCHs.
You can earn up to 14 RCH credit hours for attending! FPC/CPP Fall exam dates are September 5 through October 3rd, 2026, based on federal tax laws and regulations in effect 1/1/2026.
Course Instructor: Tiffani L. Gray, CPP
Dates: Classes will be held virtually on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (due to schedule conflicts, classes may shift to Thursday)
Cost - Registration will temporarily reserve a seat, but payment is required to secure a seat for the class.
$200.00 HRAPA Member Rate
$265.00 Non-HRAPA Member Rate (This includes HRAPA chapter membership)
Book Info: The class will be taught from the 2026 Payroll Practice Fundamentals (required). The eBook or Hardback book can be purchased from PAYO - The Payroll Source
Enrollment Process - Please register online at the HRAPA website: www.hrapa.com. The course outline will be provided at the first meeting.
Payment - Payment must be received before the first study group session. See payment options below
Credit Card -option will be available during the registration process
Registration Deadline: July 14, 2026
Contact: Tiffani Gray, CPP if you have further questions.
email: [email protected]
To maintain CPP or FPC status, recertification is required after 5 years for CPP and 3 years for FPC.
Recertification may be achieved through accumulating 120 recertification credit hours (RCH) for CPP and 60 for FPC or by successfully retesting.
