Accounting

Get Payroll Preparation Certified in Just 12 Weeks!

Payroll Skills That Pay Off

Foothill College’s Payroll Preparation Certificate is a short-term, career-focused program designed for students who want to start a career in payroll—or strengthen their existing payroll and accounting skills.

In just 12 weeks, students gain practical, real-world training employers value while earning accounting units that apply toward CPA requirements.

Why Choose the Payroll Preparation Certificate?

Fast-Track to Employment

Get payroll preparation certified in just 12 weeks.
Perfect for students looking to start a new career in payroll or enhance their current payroll and accounting skills.

Make Your Accounting Education Affordable

A smart option for students seeking an affordable way to build valuable accounting and payroll expertise without long-term commitments.

CPA Candidates

Knock out 18 accounting units in 12 weeks.
Ideal for students or professionals on the CPA pathway who need to complete their 150-unit requirement and are short on time.

SUBMIT AN INTEREST FORM

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Program Timeline

Weeks 1–6

Build a strong accounting foundation.

Weeks 7–12

Apply accounting knowledge to real-world business and payroll systems.

*Courses are taken concurrently.

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Ready to Get Started?

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Have questions or want to learn more?
Contact Janie Garcia, garciajanie@fhda.edu