Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP)

Welcome to a new era of payroll leadership. 

Are you ready to become a strategic leader in your organization? The Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is your opportunity to elevate your career, influence organizational success, and position yourself as a vital partner to business strategy.  

With recently refreshed curriculum to reflect the current realities of payroll, this program provides new and aspiring leaders with the essential knowledge, strategic insights, and leadership skills required to confidently step into payroll leadership roles. Developed in partnership with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies to maximize career-growth potential, the new PLP program provides essential learning for any Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) holder looking to take the next step in their career.    

To enroll in the program, you must be PCP-designated with a minimum of two years of payroll work experience. Before enrolling, submit a Payroll Experience Prerequisite Application and wait for approval from the National Payroll Institute. 

Did you start your PLP prior to 2026? Find our PLP-Legacy Program content here.