American Payroll Association

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American Payroll Association
American Payroll Association

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, setting the standard for payroll certification through the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credentials. RCH credits ensure that certified payroll professionals stay current with evolving tax regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll compliance requirements, and industry best practices.

Aurora Training Advantage offers a growing library of APA-approved webinars that help payroll professionals earn Recertification Credit Hours while mastering the skills that matter most to their practice. Browse upcoming live sessions and on-demand training below to find topics relevant to your role, organization, and career goals.

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.

Every RCH-eligible webinar listed here is led by experienced payroll practitioners, tax specialists, compliance experts, and industry professionals who deliver actionable guidance on the topics that matter most to payroll professionals — from federal and state tax changes and multistate payroll compliance to wage and hour regulations, payroll fraud prevention, and benefits administration.

Need to understand RCH requirements for your CPP or FPC certification? Read our RCH Credit Requirements Guide for a detailed breakdown of credit requirements, recertification timelines, and how to plan your professional development strategy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) are continuing education units required by the American Payroll Association (APA) to maintain the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credentials. RCH credits ensure payroll professionals stay current with tax regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards.
CPP and FPC certification holders must earn 120 Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) every five years to maintain their credentials. Credits can be earned through approved professional development activities such as webinars, conferences, and coursework. Visit our RCH Credit Requirements Guide for a full breakdown of requirements.
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.
Yes. On-demand webinars allow you to earn RCH credits on your own schedule. You receive the same credits as a live session once you complete the webinar and any required assessments.
Aurora Training Advantage RCH webinars cover payroll processing and compliance, federal and state tax regulations, multistate taxation, wage and hour laws, benefits administration, payroll fraud prevention, and regulatory updates. Browse the webinars below to find topics relevant to your role.
Aurora Training Advantage webinars typically provide between 0.5 and 10 RCH credits per session, depending on the length and format. Credit amounts are listed on each webinar's detail page.