Training & eLearning

PaySpecialist

To make planning your course of studies easier, we have grouped the training into two levels. Choose the level that best suits your skills.

  • LEVEL 1 - For those new to ADP Canada applications, these workshops include everything you need to get started. Or, for those of you who simply want to brush-up on current skills, the Level 1 series offers an excellent opportunity to do so.
  • LEVEL 2 - This series is recommended for those who are comfortable with their ADP Canada application but wish to optimize its use for greater benefit. Most of theses workshops indicate a prerequisite. Please note that not all products offer level 2 training
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Level 1

Course Name Course Type Course Code
PaySpecialist Basics eLearning e155
Teaches how to process and use payroll software from input to transmission through a self-paced methodology of learning anywhere, any time with the capability to review specific payroll functionality and concepts at ones own pace.

You will learn how employee information is accessed and stored within the system. General information about the calculations of earnings and deductions and how a correct net pay is produced for employees. You will also learn how to maximize your understanding of payroll output reports. Learn to balance and verify payroll entries, recognize potential problems and avoid errors on pay cheques.

Learn to navigate with ease through your payroll software on your computer. Discover what information is required by the software and how it is stored within the database. Review keystrokes and shortcuts used within the software. Learn how to set up basic background information to reflect your payroll needs. This workshop will also prepare you for your first input on your payroll product. Learn how to enter information for a new employee, update manual cheques for tax form reporting, input hours from time sheets and change information about existing employees. Plus, learn how to run basic edit reports to verify current payroll input.
Duration self-paced
Prerequisite N/A
Fee $350.00 first attendee, $150.00 for each additional attendee.
Training fees will be debited from your payroll account.
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Level 1

Course Name Course Type Course Code
PaySpecialist Introduction In class 155
This hands-on workshop will help you to understand the basic concepts required by the ADP payroll system. You will learn how employee information is accessed and stored within the mainframe system. General information about the calculations of earnings and deductions and how a correct net pay is produced for employees. You will also learn how to maximize your understanding of payroll output reports. Learn to balance and verify payroll entries, recognize potential problems and avoid errors on pay cheques.

Learn to navigate with ease through your payroll software on your computer. Discover what information is required by the software and how it is stored within the database. Review keystrokes and shortcuts used within the software. Learn how to set up basic background information to reflect your payroll needs. This workshop will also prepare you for your first input on your payroll product. Learn how to enter information for a new employee, update manual cheques for tax form reporting, input hours from time sheets and change information about existing employees. Plus, web-based Learning Modules used in this class can be referenced back at your office.

Duration 2 Days
Prerequisite N/A
Fee $700.00 first attendee, $350.00 for each additional attende
Training fees will be debited from your payroll account.
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If there are no scheduled classes at this time, click here to request a class and we will make all efforts to accommodate your request based on demand.





Course Name Course Type Course Code
PaySpecialist System Tools In class 251
This course will build upon the knowledge gained in PaySpecialist Introduction (155) and give you an opportunity to explore the tools available to effectively and efficiently manage your payroll tasks. You will learn to back up your database and to import and export data to reduce data entry into PaySpecialist to minimize errors and save you time. The Group Update and Group Delete features are also explained to help you process mass changes to groups of employees. In addition, you will learn to create custom grids which allow you to enter employee information in grid format. How to use the Formula Builder WHERE clause will be discussed throughout this workshop. The PaySpecialist program has the functionality to download your current and/or year-to-date payroll totals from the system. The process for using Payroll Totals will be reviewed.

Duration 1 Day
Prerequisite PaySpecialist eLearning or PaySpecialist Introduction workshop (e149,e150,155). Completion of at least one input and output of payroll is essential
Fee $350.00 first attendee, $150.00 for each additional attendee
Training fees will be debited from your payroll account.
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If there are no scheduled classes at this time, click here to request a class and we will make all efforts to accommodate your request based on demand.



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