Recommended Training Options for the School Business Payroll Professional (SBPP) Certification
There are three levels of SBPP Certification:
SBPP I
Training: 60 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) earned at an accredited university or community college or through an approved professional development provider*
Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in an education-related position OR two years of experience in a management or supervisory position
Education: High school diploma/GED
SBPP II
Training: 60 hours of CEUs earned at an accredited university or community college or through an approved professional development provider
Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in an education-related management or supervisory position OR two years of experience in a management or supervisory position
Education: A minimum of two years of post-high school education
SBPP III
Training: 60 hours of CEUs earned at an accredited university or community college or through an approved professional development provider
Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in an education-related management or supervisory position OR two years of experience in a management or supervisory position
Education: A bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited university
The training requirements for all three levels are the same. You can satisfy them by completing these classes (60 CEUs):
Satisfies a core requirement for the SBPP Certification. Training is specific to the candidates’ COE or District. Upload a letter of completion, signed by supervisor, in online application.
Complete any combination of workshops listed below to satisfy remaining skill hours (35 CEUs).
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- CalSTRS & CalPERS: Common Issues and Employer Liability (6.5 CEUs)
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CalSTRS & CalPERS: Retirement Concepts
- Collective Bargaining Basics (3.5 CEUs)
- Evaluation and Performance Management (6.5 CEUs)
- Leaves of Absence (3.5 CEUs)
- Legal Requirements for HR/Payroll Records (3.5 CEUs)
- Payroll Compliance & Year-End Reporting (6.5 CEUs)
- Payroll Concepts (6.5 CEUs)
- Principles of School Law (3.5 CEUs)
- SACS (Basic) (6.5 CEUs)
- SACS (Advanced) (6.5 CEUs)
*CEUs earned at the university or community college level are valid indefinitely; CEUs earned through an approved professional development provider are valid for four years.