Learning Activities
| Activity | Category | Standard Credit Value | Annual Cap (Recommended) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live webinar (≤90 mins) | Learning | 1 | 8 | Attendance validated |
| Danni Haig's soft skills videos | Learning | 1 | 6 | Each complete video gains 1 PPD point |
| Extended webinar / masterclass | Learning | 2 | 8 | ≥90 mins structured |
| In-country payroll course | Learning | 3 | No cap | Structured, instructor-led |
| GPA certificate programme | Learning | 6 | No cap | If assessed, upper credit value |
| Structured resource review (validated) | Learning | 1 | 4 | Prevent passive stacking |
| Payroll Post Grad Course | Learning | 3 | One-time (if certified) | Treated as major structured learning |
| Managerial course | Learning | 3 | One-time (if certified) | Treated as major structured learning |
| Any other relevant payroll course | Learning | 3 | One-time (if certified) | Treated as major structured learning |
| GPA Assessment - basic | Learning | 2 | One-time (if certified) | Treated as major structured learning |
| GPA Assessment - advanced | Learning | 3 | One-time (if certified) | Treated as major structured learning |
| LinkedIn Live's |
Learning |
1 | No cap | |
| Vendor training | Learning | 2 | 2 | Certificate required |
| Internal company training | Learning | 2 | 4 | Certificate required |
| Soft skills training | Learning | 2 | 2 | Certificate required |
| Cyber security training | Learning | 2 | 2 | Certificate required |
| Listening to industry podcasts | Learning | 1 | 3 | Attendance validated |
| Reviewing legislation updates and government guidence | Learning | 2 | 4 | Attendance validated |
Participation Activities
| Activity | Category | Standard Credit Value | Annual Cap (Recommended) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional event attendance - half day | Participation | 2 | No cap | |
| Regional event attendance - full day | Participation | 3 | No cap | |
| Global summit attendance | Participation | 3 | No cap | Multi-session event |
| Survey participation | Participation | 2 | 6 | Structured input |
| Benchmarking participation | Participation | 4 | 8 | Confirmation email to show submission |
| Networking forum engagement (validated) | Participation | 1 | 8 | Quality threshold required |
| Roundtable Events | Participation | 2 | 8 | |
| Symposiums | Participation | 2 | 4 | |
| Attending member only sessions | Participation | 1 | No cap | |
| Vendor demos | Participation | 1 | No cap |
Contribution Activities
| Activity | Category | Standard Credit Value | Annual Cap (Recommended) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel speaker | Contribution | 4 | No cap | Speaking role |
| Keynote speaker | Contribution | 6 | No cap | Lead speaker role |
| Research interview contributor | Contribution | 5 | 10 | Structured expert input |
| Research paper co-author | Contribution | 6 | No cap | High-impact contribution |
| Mentor (programme-based) | Contribution | 5 | 10 | Per cycle |
| Judging awards | Contribution | 4 | 8 | Proof of judging confirmation required |
| Facilitated roundtable host | Contribution | 4 | No cap | Leadership activity |
| Magazine Article Submission | Contribution | 2 | No cap | per article submission |
| GPA Advisory Board and or other working groups or advisory boards | Contribution | 2 | No cap | |
| Delivering Course | Contribution | 4 | No cap | |
| Podcast guest appearance | Contribution | 2 | No cap |
Credential Recognition (Separate Category)
| Credential Type | Credit Allocation | Cap Rule |
|---|---|---|
| National payroll qualification | 5 (one-time) | Counts toward annual cap |
| Professional registration (active) | 3 (annual) | Membership certificate required |
| Payroll Pathways UK & Aus | 3 (annual) | |
| Payroll apprenticeship yr 1 | 3 (annual) | Treated as major structured learning |
| Payroll apprenticeship yr 2 (completion) | 3 (annual) | Treated as major structured learning |
Learning Activities
| Tier | Credits Threshold | Structural Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 10 | Any mix |
| Certified | 18 | At least 2 categories represented, e.g. Learning & Participation |
| Advanced | 30 | At least 1 Contribution + multi-category mix, e.g. Learning & Participation |
