HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE IN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION

The Higher Education Course in Compensation and Benefits Structure focuses on developing the skills necessary to design and manage a salary structure in an organization. Students will learn to analyze the labor market and design a compensation and benefits strategy to attract and retain the best talent.

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CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of your studies, you will receive the following certification issued by the European Business School of Barcelona, endorsed and certified by the University of Isabel I:

• Higher Education Course in Compensation and Benefits Structure

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Higher Education Course in Compensation and Benefits Structure is aimed at:

• Professionals in the area of human resources who want to deepen their knowledge of compensation management in companies.
• Financial or human resources managers interested in knowing how to structure and design an adequate remuneration system.
• People who want to acquire knowledge in the management of the compensation structure and its different components.
• Company managers or directors who want to understand the importance of the compensation structure to improve talent retention and job performance.
• Individuals interested in managing employee compensation and benefits and creating a fair and motivating work environment.

OBJECTIVES

The curriculum of the Higher Education Course in Compensation and Benefits Structure aims to equip students with the following knowledge and skills:

• To know the principles and fundamentals of compensation and benefits management.
• Analyze the labor market and the different compensation and benefits systems.
• Design a fair and equitable salary structure that is competitive in the market.
• Manage compensation and benefits efficiently, ensuring employee motivation and retention.
• Evaluate and continuously improve the organization’s compensation structure to ensure competitiveness and business success.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ENEB is recognized by the most prestigious companies in different sectors. Its training, adapted to the current reality of the labor world, allows the student to perform perfectly in any company and to develop a promising professional career.

When you finish the Higher Education Course in Compensation and Benefits Structure, you will be able to register in our Job Bank in which ENEB has agreements with important business firms.

SYLLABUS

The Higher Education Course in Compensation and Benefits Structure is made up of the following syllabus:

TOPIC 1: PAY STRUCTURE

• 1.1. Salary structure
• 1.2. Fixed remuneration systems
• 1.3. Variable remuneration
• 1.4. Criteria for setting up a variable remuneration system

TOPIC 2: STRATEGIC COMPENSATION PLAN

• 2.1. Strategic compensation plan
• 2.2. Analysis of a company’s internal factors to design the remuneration plan
• 2.3. Analysis of a company’s external factors for designing the compensation plan

TOPIC 3: SALARY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

• 3.1. Vertical mobility
• 3.2. Internal equity
• 3.3. Emotional pay

TOPIC 4: INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT

• 4.1. Main incentive systems
• 4.2. Remuneration à la carte
• 4.3. Social benefits

TOPIC 5: MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES

• 5.1. Performance management
• 5.2. Performance planning
• 5.3. Performance review and appraisal
• 5.4. Appraisal interview

DISTANCE LEARNING 

METHODOLOGY

In order to balance personal and professional life, the Higher Education course is offered entirely online. This way, you can access all the educational content through our Virtual Campus, which will be your main platform for learning, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world at any time. All assessments and final projects are also conducted remotely.

Once enrolled, you will be able to access the Virtual Campus with all the academic resources you need, providing continuous communication with other students and professors. You will have access to discussion forums, be able to undertake executive training in English, and connect with all your classmates through the ENEB Campus, among many other possibilities.

EVALUATION

Consistency is a key element in your study plan. Through the self-assessments provided via the Virtual Campus, you will be able to consolidate the knowledge you have acquired.

In order to pass the Higher Education course, it is essential to submit a final project for the course. Once your team of tutors has evaluated you, you can see your grade on the Virtual Campus. Additionally, you will receive a detailed document via email explaining all the points of your case study.

In the evaluation, your tutors will assess the following aspects:

• Presentation of the exercise, design, visual richness, and spelling.
• Development of the work, complexity of the statement, logic, and coherence in the results obtained in the case study.
• Added value in the analysis and development of the proposed case.

It is important to remember that all self-assessments are voluntary and do not count towards the final grade for each subject.