Gusto Training Certification Course Online

SKU: 3513
9 Lesson
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20 Hours
igmGuru offers Gusto Payroll Training designed to help you learn the complete payroll process step by step using the Gusto platform. In this course, you will understand employee onboarding and offboarding, pay schedules, time tracking, payroll processing, and payroll tax filing. This course is suitable for freshers, payroll professionals, accountants, and HR executives who want to build a career in US payroll and accounting services. After completing the course, you can prepare for the Gusto Payroll Certification, which helps strengthen your resume and job readiness.

Overview

Gusto is a leading US-based payroll and HR platform that helps businesses manage payroll, taxes, employee benefits, and compliance efficiently. It simplifies payroll operations while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

At igmGuru, you will learn from industry experts with practical experience in handling real US payroll projects. The training includes real-world, hands-on scenarios that help you develop job-ready payroll skills and confidence in using Gusto professionally.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of payroll or accounting concepts
  • Familiarity with basic computer operations

What Will You Learn

  • Payroll fundamentals (gross vs net pay, deductions, tax calculations)
  • Gusto platform navigation and company setup
  • Employee onboarding and offboarding management
  • Payroll processing and pay schedule setup
  • Federal and state payroll tax filing (W-2, 1099)
  • Time tracking and PTO management
  • Automating tax payments and importing payroll data
  • Generating payroll and compliance reports
  • Accounting software integration (QuickBooks)

Key Features

Course Curriculum

1. Overview of US payroll process
2. Payroll terminology (Gross pay, Net pay, Withholdings, Deductions)
3. Payroll cycles (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly)
4. Federal vs State payroll taxes
5. Understanding W-2 vs 1099 workers
6. IRS basics and compliance overview
1. Gusto dashboard navigation
2. Account setup and company profile configuration
3. Payroll settings and preferences
4. Compliance setup basics
5. Connecting bank accounts for direct deposit
1. Adding W-2 employees
2. Adding 1099 contractors
3. Collecting W-4 forms and tax information
4. Managing benefits and deductions
5. Document management and compliance
1. Salary vs Hourly payroll setup
2. Overtime calculation (FLSA basics)
3. Bonuses and commissions
4. Pre-tax vs Post-tax deductions
5. Employer tax calculations
6. PTO and leave management
1. Running regular payroll
2. Off-cycle payroll processing
3. Reviewing payroll summaries
4. Approvals and payroll finalization
5. Direct deposit processing
6. Payroll corrections and adjustments
1. Federal tax withholding
2. Social Security & Medicare (FICA)
3. FUTA & SUTA
4. State income taxes
5. Filing W-2 and 1099 forms
6. Quarterly and annual payroll reporting
7. Tax payment automation in Gusto
1. Multi-state payroll setup
2. Remote employee tax considerations
3. State-specific compliance rules
4. Handling payroll audits
5. Penalties and correction processes
1. Generating payroll reports
2. Compliance and audit reports
3. Payroll reconciliation basics
4. Exporting payroll data
5. QuickBooks integration
6. Journal entries for payroll
1. Custom payroll configurations
2. Benefit management
3. Contractor payments automation
4. Advanced reporting tools
5. Data import/export processes
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Course Fees

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US $ 799.00
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  • Duration : 20 Hrs
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  • Fast Track Batch 11 Jun 2026
  • Weekday Batch 15 Jun 2026
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Gusto Certification

Our Gusto Payroll Training prepares learners for the official Gusto Payroll Certification. Below are the details:

Certification Exam Details

  • Certification: Gusto Payroll Certification
  • Exam Format: Online quiz (Standard or Fast Track option)
  • Passing Score: Minimum 80% (20 out of 25 for Fast Track)
  • Exam Mode: Online via Gusto Academy
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