Associatie voor Examinering | Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration (PDL® course) | small group | Start 2 times a year: September and February | Customer rating 9.4

The Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration (PDL®) prepares payroll professionals to support SMEs with salary administration and act as a link between employees, authorities, and accountants.

Do you want to immerse yourself in the world of payroll administration and become a true specialist? Choose the Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration (PDL®) course. Tax legislation is highly complex, and changes occur rapidly. Throughout this course, you will be guided step-by-step, developing not just technical skills but also the confidence to navigate payroll systems independently. After completing this course, you will have a thorough understanding of these regulations and will be able to independently set up payroll administration. Administrators with a Payroll Administration diploma are in high demand, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where the need for financial administrative staff is growing. Upon completing the Payroll Administration course, you will be a valuable asset to many companies in the SME sector. The Payroll Administration course is at a higher professional education NLQF/EQF niveau 4 level. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, we will coach you through the learning process, ensuring your growth at every step. Language level min. B2.

We deliberately work in small online groups (max. 10 people) and value connecting with our customers. We are happy to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.Program Payroll Administration Practical Diploma (PDL®)
The PDL course consists of three modules:
Module Payroll Taxes Level 4
Every company that employs staff is required to pay payroll taxes and file returns. In this module, we thoroughly cover important topics such as:

* Income tax and national insurance contributions
* Employee insurance premiums
* Income-related contribution for the Health Insurance Act (Zvw contribution)
Module Labor Law & Social Security Level 4
In this module, you will learn about key topics such as labor relations, employment contracts, social security, unemployment, and disability. The focus is on the theoretical aspects.
Module Personnel, Organization & Communication Level 4
In this module, you will actively work on drafting job descriptions and formulating personnel policies. We cover important administrative concepts, the role of automation, and general organizational theory. You will also develop new communication skills, an essential part of the profession.
Exams
Each module is completed with a separate exam (in English). The online exams are conducted by the Dutch Association for Practical Examinations at various locations throughout the Netherlands. Registration for the exam is done online and is always at your own expense and responsibility.
Payroll Taxes Level 4 Exam
The key exam topics for this module include:

* Payroll administration and tax returns
* Regulations regarding employment relationships and payroll taxes
* Work-related costs scheme and exemption and discount possibilities concerning payroll tax and employee insurance premiums
* Income tax, penalty regime, and the objection procedure
Labor Law & Social Security Level 4 Exam
The key exam topics include:

* Labor law, focusing on labor relations and employment contracts
* Regulations regarding collective labor agreements, employee participation, working conditions, and working hours, as well as the Wazo Act
* Social security
* Regulations regarding disability
* Regulations regarding unemployment
Personnel, Organization & Communication Level 4 Exam
The key exam topics for this module include:

* Personnel policy
* Division of labor
* Professional aspects of payroll administration
* Different organizational structures
* Data processing in financial administration
* Communication
Note
We recommend starting with the Employment Law and Social Security module, followed by the Payroll Taxes. Other opties is to start with the POC module, followed by the Employment Law and Social Security module and the Payroll Taxes module.