Course Overview

The Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards Certification Training is a comprehensive, self-paced online professional training course designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in Total Rewards Strategy. It explores Total Rewards Strategy, Job Evaluation, Salary Structures, Benchmarking and Incentives & Variable Pay and equips you with the skills to build a total rewards strategy aligned to business goals, apply job evaluation and grading methodologies and benchmark pay and design competitive salary structures. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this total rewards strategy course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for HR managers & business partners and talent & L&D professionals, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in Human Resources & Talent Management. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion.

Course Description

The Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards Certification Training combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application. It is suitable for HR managers & business partners, talent & L&D professionals, recruitment & generalist staff and certification candidates, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in Human Resources & Talent Management.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of Total Rewards Strategy, and develops the practical capabilities required to build a total rewards strategy aligned to business goals, apply job evaluation and grading methodologies and benchmark pay and design competitive salary structures.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Strategy training
  • Coverage of the key Human Resources & Talent Management knowledge areas
  • Total Rewards Strategy
  • Job Evaluation & Grading
  • Market Benchmarking & Pay Structures
  • Benefits & Pensions
  • Incentives & Variable Pay
  • Equity, Governance & Communication
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of Total Rewards Strategy concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • Total Rewards Strategy
  • Job Evaluation
  • Salary Structures
  • Benchmarking
  • Incentives & Variable Pay
  • Pay Equity
  • Job Evaluation & Grading
  • Market Benchmarking & Pay Structures
  • Benefits & Pensions
  • Equity, Governance & Communication
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice
  • Driving continuous improvement

Course Key Features

Build a total rewards strategy aligned to business goals

Apply job evaluation and grading methodologies

Benchmark pay and design competitive salary structures

Design benefits, pensions and non-cash rewards

Structure short- and long-term incentive plans

Ensure pay equity, governance and effective communication

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Who Usually Attend

HR Managers & Business Partners

HR leaders shaping people strategy and partnering with the business.

Talent & L&D Professionals

Specialists in talent management, learning, and organisational development.

Recruitment & Generalist Staff

Recruiters and HR generalists seeking to deepen and certify their expertise.

Certification Candidates

Professionals preparing for an internationally recognised HR credential.

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Course Outline

The total rewards model

Aligning reward to strategy and culture

Reward and the employee value proposition

Job analysis and evaluation methods

Building grade structures

Maintaining internal equity

Salary surveys and benchmarking

Designing pay ranges and structures

Managing pay progression and compa-ratio

Designing benefits programmes

Pensions and end-of-service

Flexible and voluntary benefits

Short-term incentive design

Long-term incentives and recognition

Linking pay to performance

Pay equity and transparency

Reward governance and controls

Communicating reward effectively

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Lifetime Support

Get ongoing support and access to our alumni network for continued learning and growth.

Flexible Learning

Choose from multiple training formats and schedules to fit your busy professional life.

100% Pass Rate

Our comprehensive training approach ensures you're fully prepared for certification success.

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Competitive pricing with no hidden costs and a money-back guarantee for your peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Design reward that attracts, motivates and retains talent while controlling cost and ensuring fairness. This programme covers total rewards strategy, job evaluation, pay structures, benefits, incentives and pay governance. Key areas include Total Rewards Strategy, Job Evaluation, Salary Structures and Benchmarking.

By the end of the course you will be able to build a total rewards strategy aligned to business goals, apply job evaluation and grading methodologies, benchmark pay and design competitive salary structures and design benefits, pensions and non-cash rewards.

The course is organised into 6 modules: Total Rewards Strategy, Job Evaluation & Grading, Market Benchmarking & Pay Structures, Benefits & Pensions, Incentives & Variable Pay and Equity, Governance & Communication.

You will develop practical skills to design benefits, pensions and non-cash rewards, structure short- and long-term incentive plans and ensure pay equity, governance and effective communication — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for hR Managers & Business Partners, talent & L&D Professionals, recruitment & Generalist Staff and certification Candidates. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in total Rewards Strategy will benefit.

Yes. The Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards Certification Training is well suited to working professionals with some exposure to the area. Newcomers can follow it comfortably, while more experienced participants will sharpen and formalise their existing knowledge.

Yes. The Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards Certification Training is designed for professionals in Human Resources & Talent Management and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through market Benchmarking & Pay Structures — so you can put the learning into practice.

The Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards Certification Training is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 5 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards Certification Training you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in total Rewards Strategy. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

There is no external examination. Your understanding is reinforced through practical exercises, worked examples and knowledge checks throughout, and you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion on finishing the course.

Job analysis and evaluation methods. Building grade structures.

Designing benefits programmes. Pensions and end-of-service.

Short-term incentive design. Long-term incentives and recognition.

Yes. Salary Structures is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside Total Rewards Strategy, Job Evaluation and Benchmarking.

The Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards Certification Training is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.