The CIPD Advanced Certificate in Reward Management addresses the need for skilled reward professionals with in-depth technical knowledge and skills, who are capable of applying this knowledge and skill in the context of strategic contribution and broader organisational needs.
This unique flexible programme brings the CIPD’s research knowledge and training expertise together with leading practitioners and consultants in the field, to provide you with a recognised qualification based on leading-edge thinking and highly practical approaches.
The CIPD Advanced Certificate in Reward Management is part of the CIPD Professional Development Scheme at Postgraduate level.
Who it is for
The Certificate provides a means of professional recognition in the field of reward management. It is relevant for HR generalists, wishing to either continue in a generalist role or specialise in reward, and pay and reward specialists and consultants.
How long it takes to complete
The Certificate programme is designed to be flexible. Completion usually takes a year, although it can be taken over a shorter or longer period, up to a maximum of two years, if necessary. You have a maximum of two years to complete the requirements of the programme.
What you will learn
On completion of the Certificate, you will be able to:
- assess and utilise all the key components of reward management, including contemporary approaches and developments
- diagnose reward issues and determine an appropriate fit between reward schemes and the business and wider external context
- apply reward knowledge and skills with confidence in public, private or voluntary sector settings
- optimise the effectiveness of reward budget spending
- ensure that pay systems are not discriminatory
- develop the reward programme so that it is adaptable and does not become a source of competitive disadvantage.
How to gain the qualification
You must:
- attend the Introductory Workshop, three course modules and revision day
- successfully complete three assessed case studies
- successfully complete two assessed written assignments
- complete independent learning
- pass the CIPD's national employee reward examination
- maintain a continuous professional development (CPD) log that demonstrates a satisfactory level of learning and understanding.
Find out more about the structure and format of the programme and the study methods.