Certificate in Compensation & Reward Management

The Certificate in Compensation & Reward Management course is a professional training programme focused on managing salary structures and designing variable pay schemes within the broader context of compensation and total reward management. It aims to equip HR and reward professionals with knowledge to attract, retain, and motivate employees through effective pay strategies and grading systems. The course is certified by CPD and provides up to 24 CPD points. It’s available in-person or live online across multiple locations (check upcoming dates)

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In the Certificate in Compensation & Reward Management course, you will learn how to align salary structures and grading systems with business objectives and HR strategy to improve business performance and employee effectiveness. This course covers pay benchmarking, designing salary scales, managing compensation structures, and linking pay to performance using practical case studies. You will gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques to solve compensation challenges and network with fellow professionals.

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The Certificate in Compensation & Reward Management course uses a case-study methodology centered on best practice companies to teach key concepts such as pay strategy, market pay benchmarking, grading structures, and salary design. It involves practical exercises such as building spreadsheets for benchmarking and pay structure development. The training integrates frameworks like the Golden Triangle of Reward Management and links pay and performance through real-world applications.

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This course is ideal for HR managers, specialists, and generalists involved in compensation, performance management, and reward systems. It suits professionals across all levels including VPs, directors, managers, and analysts who require a thorough understanding of pay strategy, salary structures, and total reward frameworks. It also benefits managers outside HR who need to understand pay scales and salaries.

Upon satisfactory attendance and successful completion of ongoing assessments based on participation and classroom activities, you will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion. This certificate is CPD-accredited and recognises your professional development in compensation and reward management. Delegates attending virtually receive a soft copy, while in-person learners receive a hard copy certificate.

There are no mandatory prerequisites stated for the course. It is designed to accommodate professionals with varying levels of experience in HR and compensation. Whether you are an aspiring specialist or seasoned HR professional, the course content is structured to enhance your knowledge in managing salary and reward systems effectively.

The course is delivered in-person with sessions scheduled to include comprehensive documentation, luncheon, and refreshments. There are also virtual learning options available where participants receive a soft copy of course materials. For full details on course dates and locations, prospective attendees should download the course brochure or contact the registration team.

Course fees cover all necessary documentation, luncheon, and refreshments for in-person learners. Participants gain access to various tools and techniques, detailed case studies, and up-to-date global and regional trends in compensation management. These practical resources support hands-on learning and immediate application of concepts in the workplace.

The course includes dedicated sessions on integrating pay with performance management, covering topics like linking merit-pay to individual performance and managing annual pay review processes. It explores next-generation performance management trends, appraisal rating scales, and how to balance objectives with behaviours to motivate and retain employees effectively.

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

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Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Yes, this course is certified by the Balanced Scorecard Institute and the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, George Washington University. Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork, and DMI.

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Compensation and reward management involves designing and managing salary structures, pay scales, allowances, bonuses, and incentives to attract, retain, and motivate employees. According to the Certificate in Compensation & Reward Management course brochure, this process is essential for aligning employee rewards with business objectives, improving employee retention, and enhancing overall business performance.

The course brochure outlines the following key components of a pay strategy:

• Grading structures: Defining job levels and grades.
• Salary structures: Establishing pay ranges for each grade.
• Market benchmarking: Using salary surveys to ensure external competitiveness.
• Variable pay schemes: Designing bonuses and incentives to reward performance.

These components are covered in detail in the course, ensuring participants can design competitive and equitable pay strategies.

Grading structures, as highlighted in the brochure, help organisations:

• Manage internal equity by ensuring fair pay for similar roles.
• Support career progression by providing clear pathways for advancement.
• Control costs by aligning pay with job responsibilities and market benchmarks.

The course emphasises the importance of designing effective grading structures to meet organisational needs.

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The course brochure explains that salary surveys and benchmarking tools provide data on market pay trends, enabling organisations to:

• Compare their pay levels with competitors.
• Determine fair and competitive salary ranges.
• Identify market pay premiums for specialist roles.

Participants will engage in practical exercises during the course to learn how to use survey data effectively.

Recent trends include:

• Agile grades and pay scales: Flexible structures that adapt to changing business needs.
• Broad banding: Simplified structures with wider pay ranges.
• Return to more grades: To manage costs and improve career development opportunities.

The course explores these trends and their application in different organisational cultures.

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