Earn RCH Credits Online | Recertification Credit Hours for Payroll Professionals

Earn Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) through expert-led payroll webinars covering tax compliance, wage and hour laws, multistate payroll, fraud prevention, and benefits administration. Aurora Training Advantage provides practical training designed to help payroll professionals maintain CPP and FPC certifications while strengthening real-world payroll expertise.

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Earn RCH Credits Online | Recertification Credit Hours For Payroll Professionals

Earn RCH Credits Through Practical Payroll Training

What Are Recertification Credit Hours (RCH)?

Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) are continuing education units required by the American Payroll Association (APA) to maintain professional payroll certifications. The APA is the nation's leader in payroll education, training, and advocacy, setting the standard for payroll certification through two primary credentials: the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).

CPP certification is designed for experienced payroll professionals who manage complex payroll operations, tax compliance, and organizational payroll strategy. FPC certification is designed for entry-level and mid-level payroll professionals who handle day-to-day payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance tasks. Both certifications require ongoing professional development through RCH credits to ensure payroll professionals stay current with federal and state tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and evolving compliance requirements.

Maintaining your APA certification requires ongoing professional development. Aurora Training Advantage makes it easy to earn the Recertification Credit Hours you need while strengthening your payroll expertise.

Our expert-led webinars provide practical, real-world payroll training designed to help professionals stay current with evolving tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll best practices.

With over 750 webinars across 50+ professional topics and accreditation from 8 governing bodies, Aurora Training Advantage is trusted by more than 12,000 professionals for their continuing education needs.

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Aurora Training Advantage programs cover the payroll topics professionals face every day, including:

  • Federal and state payroll tax compliance
  • Multistate payroll and taxation
  • Wage and hour law and FLSA compliance
  • Payroll processing and reporting
  • Form W-4, W-2, and 1099 requirements
  • Benefits administration and deductions
  • Payroll fraud detection and prevention
  • Year-end payroll procedures and tax updates

Led by experienced payroll practitioners, tax specialists, and compliance experts, our training combines regulatory insight with actionable strategies, helping you improve performance on the job while earning RCH credits toward certification maintenance.

How Many RCH Credits Do You Need for Recertification?

Both CPP and FPC certification holders must earn 120 Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) every five years to maintain their credentials. This ongoing professional development requirement ensures that certified payroll professionals remain current with evolving tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance standards.

RCH credits can be earned through a variety of professional development activities, including payroll training webinars, educational courses, professional conferences, and industry learning events.

Aurora Training Advantage webinars are approved by the American Payroll Association and qualify as RCH credits, allowing payroll professionals to maintain their certifications while gaining practical knowledge they can immediately apply in their organizations.

Whether you are early in your recertification cycle or approaching your five-year renewal deadline, Aurora Training Advantage helps you stay on track and avoid last-minute scrambling.

How to Earn RCH Credits Online

APA-certified payroll professionals can earn Recertification Credit Hours through a variety of professional development activities, including:

  • Live and on-demand webinars and seminars
  • Professional payroll conferences and workshops
  • College or university coursework
  • Speaking engagements and instruction
  • APA chapter meetings and events
  • Professional reading in accredited publications

Aurora Training Advantage webinars qualify as approved RCH activities, providing a flexible and convenient way to earn credits while building practical payroll, tax, and compliance skills.

Flexible Ways to Earn RCH Credits Online

Aurora Training Advantage offers multiple options to help payroll professionals earn Recertification Credit Hours based on their needs, schedule, and budget.

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For professionals who need ongoing RCH credits, an Aurora Training Advantage membership provides unlimited access to hundreds of live and on-demand webinars across payroll, tax, accounting, and other business disciplines.

Membership allows you to consistently earn RCH credits toward your CPP or FPC recertification while staying current on tax law changes, wage and hour updates, and payroll best practices.

Membership benefits include:

  • Unlimited access to live and on-demand payroll webinars
  • Continuous opportunities to earn APA-approved Recertification Credit Hours
  • Coverage of key topics including tax compliance, wage and hour law, and payroll processing
  • Access to expert instructors including payroll practitioners and tax specialists
  • A cost-effective alternative to purchasing individual courses

With an Aurora Training Advantage membership, payroll professionals can build credits steadily throughout the year while strengthening their expertise.

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Individual Webinar Registration


If you're looking for targeted payroll training, you can also purchase individual webinars that provide focused instruction on specific payroll, tax, or compliance topics.

Individual webinars are ideal for professionals who want to:

  • Address a specific payroll or compliance issue
  • Earn RCH credits for a targeted topic
  • Participate in a live session with expert Q&A
  • Access on-demand training at their convenience

Each webinar delivers practical insights that can be immediately applied in your organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Both CPP and FPC certification holders must earn 120 Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) every five years to maintain their credentials through the American Payroll Association.
RCH credits can be earned through approved professional development activities, including payroll training webinars, educational courses, professional conferences, APA chapter meetings, speaking engagements, and other qualifying learning events.
Yes. Many APA-approved programs, including Aurora Training Advantage webinars, allow payroll professionals to earn Recertification Credit Hours through live and on-demand online training.
Yes. Aurora Training Advantage is an approved provider through the American Payroll Association. Our payroll webinars qualify for Recertification Credit Hours that can be applied toward CPP and FPC certification maintenance.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is designed for experienced payroll professionals who manage complex payroll operations and organizational payroll strategy, while FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) is for entry-level and mid-level professionals who handle day-to-day payroll processing and compliance. Both require 120 RCH credits every five years for recertification.
Aurora Training Advantage webinars typically provide between 1 and 2 RCH credits per session. Consistent participation throughout the year makes it easy to accumulate the 120 credits required well before your five-year renewal deadline.
No. You can purchase individual webinars and earn RCH credits. However, membership provides unlimited access to hundreds of webinars and is the most cost-effective way to earn credits if you need multiple sessions throughout your recertification cycle.

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