With the Fall certification exams approaching in just a few months, now is a great time for your chapter to host CPP and FPC study groups.
Chapter study groups are instructional courses designed to prepare students for the CPP or FPC exams. These study groups range from one day of study, to several weeks, to even several months. Study groups greatly benefit both attendees and hosting chapters, by increasing exam preparedness and attracting new members.
Guidelines Overview
Whether your chapter is new or experienced at hosting study groups, be sure to keep up with APA guidelines as well as newly available resources.
- Review the Chapter Event Guidelines for study groups on pages 16-18 of the Local Chapter Guide.
- Register your study group with Chapter Relations at least 45 days before the first class.
- Submit an RCH Approval Request to Certification at least 45 days before the first class.
- Submit an attendee list in Excel format to Chapter Relations no more than 30 days after the last class.
Resources Overview
APA provides the following free materials and support to chapters who register a study group:
- A one-year subscription to The Payroll Source® Online for a CPP study group coordinator*
- One Payroll Practice Fundamentals e-book for an FPC study group coordinator*
- One Knowledge Assessment (if requested)
- APA Payroll Education and Publications Toolkits (if available)
- Publicity for the study group on the APA website
*Must have 10 or more study group participants to qualify.
Chapters may also use a Chapter Zoom License to host virtual study groups. For more information please read:
Learn how to plan a successful study group with the Chapter Study Group Guide written by APA’s Board of Advisors and ‘Chapters Share Strategies for Successful Study Groups’ on the Chapter Leaders Blog.
Need additional help? Email Chapter Relations at ChapterRelations@americanpayroll.org to ask questions!
