The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

Introducing and Understanding Pensions

Recommended for:

HR, payroll and finance personnel in small to medium-sized organisations that have no pension department. It will also be relevant for companies considering changes to pension provision. The course assumes no prior knowledge of pensions or pension legislation.

Course overview:

Pensions have become a major employment issue and many HR practitioners are, for the first time, having to deal with the complex issues pensions raise. Individual employees have become more aware of the value of their pensions and companies more aware of the rising cost. This introductory-level course
is designed for those with limited or no experience in the subject.

Course benefits:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • assess the array of pension options available
  • design an integrated pension reward package
  • evaluate the costs of different pension solutions
  • identify legal obligations
  • deal with pension professionals in an informed manner
  • communicate pension issues to employees more effectively.