Continuing Education

CPAY470 - Introduction to Payroll Management

Course Code:  
CPAY470
Campus:  
Online
Prerequisite:
CPAY465 and must have approved work experience documentation from CPA
Course Equivalencies:
CPA903

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Course Overview

Introduction to Payroll Management prepares professionals to manage a payroll department by introducing them to the most required core management skills. Based on market research, the course provides the management content and tools, such as decision-making and project management, required to be a successful manager. It builds on the foundation of a Payroll Compliance Practitioner’s experience, knowledge and application of legislative monitoring and effective communication of payroll programs and policies.

Please note that this course is offered by NAIT in partnership with the National Payroll Institute. Accordingly, this outline originates from (was created by) National Payroll Institute. If you wish to read National Payroll Institute’s course outline, please follow this link: payroll.ca

Upcoming Offerings

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Class Section Start/End Schedule
11184 OE01 Sep. 09 - Dec. 16, 2025 Online
Hours Delivery   Fees
42 hours Remote Live Delivery $545
International Fee
  • $940
Meeting Times:
  • Sep. 9 to 16 - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Sep. 23 to 30 - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Oct. 7 to 14 - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Oct. 21 to 28 - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Nov. 4 to 11 - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Nov. 18 to 25 - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Dec. 2 to 16 - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

All times shown are in MT

 
Add to Cart - $545

Student must also register with NPI & pay a separate fee at www.payroll.ca/ to receive course material.
Your classes are scheduled for certain dates and times, and students are expected to be in class, online, during the dates/times noted. All your course activity is done online and there is no requirement to be on campus. This course section is NOT setup to be accessed at flexible times by students.

Class Section Start/End Schedule
21075 OE01 Jan. 08 - Apr. 16, 2026 Online
Hours Delivery   Fees
42 hours Remote Live Delivery $545
International Fee
  • $940
Meeting Times:
  • Jan. 8 to 15 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Jan. 22 to 29 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Feb. 5 to 12 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Feb. 19 to 26 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Mar. 5 to 12 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Mar. 19 to 26 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Apr. 2 to 16 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

All times shown are in MT

 
Add to Cart - $545

Your classes are scheduled for certain dates and times, and students are expected to be in class, online, during the dates/times noted. All your course activity is done online and there is no requirement to be on campus. This course section is NOT setup to be accessed at flexible times by students.
Student must also register with NPI & pay a separate fee at www.payroll.ca/ to receive course material.

This course is part of these programs or course groups:

National Payroll Institute Designation Programs


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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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