Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration

Become a certified payroll administrator with PDL

Do you want to grow as a payroll professional and boost your career opportunities? Then the Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration (PDL) is a must. Many people are looking for a payroll administration course or payroll training, but did you know that a comprehensive payroll administration training leading to a formal certification offers many more career opportunities?

This course teaches you everything you need to know about payroll administration, payroll tax, social security, labour law and personnel management. Our experienced practical trainers guide you through use cases in an engaging, interactive teaching method, enabling you to master the material quickly and effectively.

What is the difference between a payroll administration course and a payroll administration training program?

A payroll administration course is often short and only covers the basics, while a comprehensive payroll administration training program delves deeper into the subject matter and leads to a recognized diploma. The PDL training program offers a comprehensive and practical approach, allowing you to start working as a payroll administrator right away.

Course content

The PDL training program consists of three modules that are essential for anyone working in the Netherlands payroll administration or payroll accounting:

1. PDL Employment Law & Social Security
   • 6 online classrooms of 2 hours + 1 hour of exam training
2. PDL Payroll Taxes
   • 6 online classrooms of 2 hours + 1 hour of exam training
3. PDL Personnel, Organization and Communication
   • 4 online classrooms of 2 hours

You can take an exam for each module at the Association for Examination. If you pass the exams for all three modules, you will receive the PDL diploma. This entitles you to register in the highly recognised Payroll Administration Register (RSa) of NIRPA (Netherlands Institute of Registered Payroll Administrators). This maximises your chances on the job market as a payroll professional.

Why choose a PDL program?

A payroll professional plays a crucial role within every organisation. Not only do you ensure an accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing, but you also monitor compliance with laws and regulations, advise management and employees, and contribute to cost savings and generating actionable insights based on payroll results. With PDL, you lay a solid foundation for a successful career in payroll.

Study approach and method

The online sessions take place weekly. During the lessons:

• Complex course material is explained clearly
• You will hear which material you need to study
• You will receive practice assignments to master the material
• You can ask questions and discuss anything unclear

Home study is essential for the successful completion of the program. Depending on your study pace and prior knowledge, you can expect to spend at least a couple of half-days per week on the program.

Teacher

Max van der Klis-Busink, MCIPP, RPP has 20 years of experience and is known for his energy and passion for the profession. He is the owner of Passion For Payroll. He provides training, webinars, keynotes and consistency in the field of global payroll, global mobility payroll and how to manage payroll departments. He has 20 years of experience in the field and has led payroll teams in (almost) all sectors with a few thousand to more than a hundred thousand employees worldwide, at companies such as Shell, Zoom, Crocs and PwC. Together with 2Xplain, he brings training courses to payroll professionals that are exactly what they are looking for!

Many people are looking for a course in Employment Law and Social Security, but did you know that the PDL module Employment Law and Social Security is part of a comprehensive PDL payroll administration training program? Knowing and correctly applying employment law and social legislation is crucial for a payroll professional. In this module, we cover everything from collective labour agreements to the WAZO scheme, so that you are fully prepared to apply it in your daily reality at work.

Module content

• Block 1: Introduction / The employment contract
• Block 2: Termination of the employment contract
• Block 3: Collective labour agreement, WAZO, employee participation, and pension
• Block 4: Social insurance / national insurance
• Block 5: Illness / long-term incapacity for work
• Block 6: Unemployment / subsidies and allowances
• Exam training

Why this module is important

The Netherlands has extensive social legislation and complex labour laws. As a payroll administrator, you need to be able to navigate this system. You are often the first point of contact for employers and employees when they have questions about payroll administration, sick leave, parental leave, and pensions.

Many people are looking for a payroll administration course, but did you know that a PDL Payroll Tax Module is part of a comprehensive PDL payroll administration training program and offers many more career opportunities? The Payroll Taxes module focuses on the essence of the profession: correctly calculating salaries and everything that comes with it, such as employment contract types, allowances, and taxes. This module provides the in-depth knowledge and practical skills you need as a payroll administrator.

Contents of the module

• Block 1: Introduction / Payroll administration
• Block 2: Payroll taxes / Employer and employee
• Block 3: Special employment relationships / Wages
• Block 4: Work-related expenses scheme / Allowances and benefits in kind
• Block 5: Tables / Final levy
• Block 6: Fines / Objections and appeals / International employment
• Exam training

Why this module is important

Correct, compliant and timely payment of salaries is crucial for a well-functioning organisation and is often seen as a license to operate. However, this involves various calculations and controls, from contract reviews to assessing the taxability of salary, allowances and expenses. In this module, you will learn all aspects of payroll taxation. After completing this module, pay slips will hold no secrets for you.

Many people are looking for a Personnel & Organisation course, but did you know that the PDL module Personnel, Organisation, and Communication is part of a comprehensive PDL payroll administration training program and offers more depth and career opportunities?
This module covers topics such as organisational structures, personnel management, payroll journal entries, and conducting consultation meetings. This module demonstrates the versatility of the work of a payroll professional.

Contents of the module

• Block 1: Organisation
• Block 2: Payroll administration / Automation
• Block 3: The payroll journal entry
• Block 4: Communication

Why this module is important

There are many organisational structures that you may come across t different organisations, industries and sectors. Your department will also work according to a chosen structure. Each structure has characteristics that you, as a payroll professional, need to be familiar with in order to design functions effectively and efficiently. Your field of work overlaps with that of your HR colleagues, so sound knowledge of personnel and organisational management is an absolute necessity. You will find the same overlap with your colleagues in the Finance department, which is why payroll journal entries are included in this module, as payroll represents a key financial transaction. Finally, as a payroll professional, you also provide advice and may have to deal with conflicts at work, related to pay or not. How you handle this and communicate about it is the fourth part of this module, and especially relevant for when you engage directly with employees on their questions.

Who is this program suitable for?

• Payroll professionals
• Financial administrative staff
• Human resources officers
• Compensation advisors
• Anyone who aspires to hold one of the above positions

€2,050.00 per person, including online documentation and access to the online classroom.
The price is excluding VAT, books, and exam fees.

This course is provided by 2Xplain. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Salaris Vanmorgen. 2Xplain will then handle all further communication and organization of the course, including sending practical information and invoicing.

By registering through this website, you agree to:

• the general and cancellation terms of both MOCuitgevers and 2Xplain;
• the use of your personal data by both of the aforementioned parties.

You can take an exam for each module at the Association for Examination. If you pass the exams for all three modules, you will receive the PDL diploma. This entitles you to register in the highly recognised Payroll Administration Register (RSa) of NIRPA (Netherlands Institute of Registered Payroll Administrators). This maximises your chances on the job market as a payroll professional.