Is there a limit on the number of times an individual can take a payroll certification exam?
Yes and No. An individual can take either the Fundamental Payrollmore…Yes and No. An individual can take either the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam only once within a testing window. If a passing grade is not achieved, the exam candidate must wait until the next testing window to retake the exam. On the other hand, if an individual takes the FPC exam, they can also take the CPP exam within the same testing window.
An individual can take either the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) more… An individual can take either the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam only once within a testing window. If a passing grade is not achieved, the exam candidate must wait until the next testing window to retake the exam unless they have obtained additional training by attending APA’s Payroll 101 or Payroll 201 course offered in San Antonio, TX or Las Vegas, NV. If an individual takes the FPC exam and passes, provided they meet the CPP requirements, they can also take the CPP exam within the same testing window.
