CAREER PROGRESSION Choose the best study option to progress through your career in payroll, pensions or reward. Use this career pathway and corresponding qualifications to guide you. PAYROLL Payroll administrator / officer
Eligible membership upon completion
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This qualification covers the core skills required to administer the payroll function. The course covers in-depth methodologies for the manual calculation of PAYE income tax, NICs, student loan deductions and statutory payments. This qualification offers the same core skills as the PTC then continues to build knowledge with additional modules covering data protection, auto enrolment and salary sacrifice for payroll.
No experience required, however it is advisable that you are working in a payroll role No experience required, however it is advisable that you are working in a payroll role
Payroll Technician Certificate
Associate membership
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26 weeks e-learning
LEVEL 3
Payroll Technician Certificate Advanced (Diploma)
Associate membership
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36 weeks e-learning
A top up option containing the additional modules is also available for individuals who have already completed the Payroll Technician Certificate. Visit cipp.org.uk/study/PTC for full details.
Payroll coordinator / team leader or existing payroll manager / supervisor
Eligible membership upon completion
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Payroll team leaders, supervisors, specialists, and managers, including HR or finance overseeing payroll functions, looking to enhance there knowledge
Existing level 3 qualification or relevant experience
Payroll Specialist Certificate
LEVEL 4
Associate membership
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38 Weeks e-learning
Two years’ industry experience and / or level three qualification, plus CIPP membership
Payroll team leaders, supervisors and managers, or those aspiring to progress their career. You need to be working in a payroll role to undertake this qualification.
Foundation Degree in Payroll Management
Three years (exemptions available)
LEVEL 4-5
Blended learning
Full membership
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Exemptions: If you have sufficient previous qualifications, you may be eligible for direct access at year two of the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management. Visit cipp.org.uk/fdpayroll for full details.
Payroll, pensions, reward and HR managers
Eligible membership upon completion
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Foundation degree or a level five qualification Will consider long standing experience, on application
Graduates of the CIPP’s Foundation Degrees in Payroll Management or Pensions Administration and Management or the preceding Diploma in Payroll Management.
BA (Hons) Business Management
LEVEL 6
18 months (approx)
Blended learning
Fellow and Chartered
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Payroll, pensions, reward and HR managers / directors / consultants
Eligible membership upon completion
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Level five qualification Will consider long standing experience, on application
Experienced senior managers who wish to develop the skills required to command respect as strategic leaders in their organisations.
MSc in Strategic Leadership
LEVEL 7
Blended learning
Fellow and Chartered
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Three years
10 For more information please visit cipp.org.uk , email enquiries@cipp.org.uk or call 0121 712 1000.
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