The courses in this section cover the two parts of the campus Payroll/Personnel System. (PPS.) The first group of courses provide instruction in payroll transactions in PPS, also known as the On-Line Payroll Time Reporting System (OPTRS.) The second series of courses cover the policies and procedures, and technical aspects for on-line entry of personnel transactions.

Although courses may be taken individually, in order to gain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of PPS, it is recommended that all new PPS users enroll in the entire series. Current PPS users are encouraged to enroll in individual courses as refresher courses.

Participants are strongly encouraged to have their own PPS user ID, current password, and have hands-on experience maneuvering in PPS Inquiry.

PPS and OPTRS courses are offered monthly:

Day 1
	PPS Introductory Lab
Day 2
Morning Afternoon	PPS Payroll Policy & Introduction On-Line Payroll Time Reporting System (OPTRS)
Day 3
Morning Afternoon	PPS Policy & Procedure: Staff Personnel PPS Lab
Day 4
Morning Afternoon	PPS Policy & Procedure: Benefits PPS Policy & Procedure: Graduate Studies
Day 5
	PPS Post-Authorization Notifications (PANs)
On-Line
N/A	Academic Personnel Administration: Overview (located in Business & Administration)