16NOV
16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
Professional training course · HRT-038
Certified Compensation and Benefits Professional
Compensation and benefits are among the most critical drivers of employee attraction, motivation, and retention. Organizations that fail to design fair, competitive, and…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 15Upcoming dates
- 6Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Compensation and benefits are among the most critical drivers of employee attraction, motivation, and retention. Organizations that fail to design fair, competitive, and structured reward systems often face high turnover, low engagement, and difficulty attracting top talent.
A well-designed compensation and benefits strategy ensures internal fairness, external competitiveness, and alignment with organizational goals and performance outcomes.
This programme is designed to equip HR professionals with the practical knowledge and tools required to design, implement, and manage effective compensation and benefits systems that support business strategy and workforce engagement.
Course Methodology
This programme combines analytical tools with real-world HR applications:
- Real compensation and benefits case studies
- Interactive workshops and group exercises
- Salary structure design simulations
- Job evaluation practice sessions
- Practical frameworks and templates for reward systems
Course Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand principles of compensation and benefits management
- Design competitive and fair salary structures
- Apply job evaluation and grading systems
- Develop benefits and reward strategies aligned with business goals
- Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
- Analyze market salary data and benchmarks
- Improve employee motivation through reward systems
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- HR Managers and Compensation Specialists
- Payroll and Benefits Professionals
- Reward and Total Rewards Analysts
- HR Business Partners
- Talent Management Professionals
- Finance professionals involved in payroll and compensation design
Target Competencies
Participants will develop competencies in:
- Compensation strategy design
- Job evaluation and grading systems
- Salary structure development
- Benefits planning and management
- Market benchmarking and analysis
- Reward policy development
- HR data analysis and decision-making
Course outline
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1Day 1: Fundamentals of Compensation and Benefits
- Introduction to total rewards systems
- Role of compensation in HR strategy
- Principles of fairness, equity, and competitiveness
- Components of compensation packages
- Fixed vs variable pay structures
- Overview of global reward trends
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2Day 2: Job Evaluation and Grading Systems
- Job analysis and role profiling
- Job evaluation methods and techniques
- Point factor and ranking systems
- Creating job grades and salary bands
- Ensuring internal equity
- Practical exercise: job evaluation
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3Day 3: Salary Structures and Pay Design
- Designing salary structures and pay ranges
- Market pricing and benchmarking techniques
- Pay progression and increment systems
- Managing pay disparities
- Salary structure alignment with business strategy
- Case study: building a salary structure
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4Day 4: Benefits and Reward Strategies
- Types of employee benefits (mandatory and voluntary)
- Designing competitive benefits packages
- Incentives and performance-based rewards
- Non-financial rewards and recognition systems
- Total rewards approach
- Practical workshop: benefits strategy design
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5Day 5: Implementation, Compliance and Best Practices
- Implementing compensation and benefits systems
- Budgeting and cost control in rewards
- Legal and compliance considerations
- Communication of reward policies
- Monitoring and reviewing compensation systems
- Final case study and action planning
Schedule
Dates and fees
15 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
November 2026
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
December 2026
7DEC
7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£3,450per delegate2+ people: £2,760 each
January 2027
11JAN
11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
February 2027
8FEB
8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
March 2027
8MAR
8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
April 2027
12APR
12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
May 2027
10MAY
10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
June 2027
14JUN
14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
July 2027
12JUL
12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
August 2027
9AUG
9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
September 2027
13SEP
13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
11OCT
11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
November 2027
8NOV
8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
December 2027
13DEC
13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Certified Compensation and Benefits Professional course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Certified Compensation and Benefits Professional course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, London, Barcelona.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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