About this course
Compensation and Benefits Design gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of total reward strategy and job evaluation methods, then builds the skills to apply designing salary structures and grades, benefits and allowances design and pay equity and reward governance in real work. HR courses on strategy, talent, reward, performance and workforce planning, including AI and skills-based models.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
HR managers, business partners, talent and L&D specialists, and line managers who lead people. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Total reward strategy
- Job evaluation methods
- Designing salary structures and grades
- Benefits and allowances design
- Pay equity and reward governance
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Total reward strategy
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Job evaluation methods
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Designing salary structures and grades
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Benefits and allowances design
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Pay equity and reward governance
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Total reward strategy
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Job evaluation methods and designing salary structures and grades
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Benefits and allowances design
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Pay equity and reward governance
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2026 to 20 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 14 Dec 2026 to 25 Dec 2026 | London | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 4 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027 | Amsterdam | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 14 Feb 2027 to 25 Feb 2027 | Riyadh | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 15 Mar 2027 to 26 Mar 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 2027 | Barcelona | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 10 May 2027 to 14 May 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 14 Jun 2027 to 25 Jun 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 19 Jul 2027 to 23 Jul 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 16 Aug 2027 to 20 Aug 2027 | Dubai | 5 days | $2,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Compensation and Benefits Design course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Compensation and Benefits Design course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Compensation and Benefits Design course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Compensation and Benefits Design course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.