Certifications

WorldatWork: 
Looking for WorldatWork certification courses like CCP, CBP, GRP? We host WorldatWork courses with discounts for members. Check out our hosted certification classes on calendar below.

To take advantage of NTCA membership pricing for local WorldatWork Courses, check back when we have more information for our 2021 courses.

HRCI & SHRM:
Most of our events qualify for HRCI and SHRM CEs.   Click below to register for our next event and earn your credits.  

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Upcoming Events

WorldatWork Education

    • February 13, 2024
    • April 30, 2024
    • 12 sessions
    • Virtual
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    If you have a question, please email info@ntcassoc.org.  

    • May 08, 2024
    • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Hyatt Place Dallas North, 5229 Spring Valley Road, Dallas 75254

    Executive Compensation Roundtable Breakfast

    (By Invitation Only)

    Join us for an exclusive Executive Compensation Roundtable Breakfast, where executive compensation professionals converge for a morning of insightful discussions and networking. This event offers a unique opportunity for executive compensation professionals to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore strategies for navigating the complexities of executive compensation.  Come with topics in mind that you would like to offer for round table discussion from others and share ideas.

    This event is by invitation only.  Feel free to contact info@ntcassoc.org for more information.

    • May 22, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Join us as we discuss the intricate legal considerations of integrating AI technology into total rewards systems. Joseph O'Keefe will analyze the regulatory framework, ethical dilemmas, and potential liabilities associated with AI-driven compensation strategies. Gain valuable insights to navigate the complex intersection of law and artificial intelligence in total rewards management.


    • May 30, 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • May 31, 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria 5229 Spring Valley Road Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254


    A World at Work Certification Course

    Live sessions run from 8:30am-4:30pm Central

    W@W Member Price: $1,350    |    Non Member Price: $1,929


    REGISTER HERE!

    Make better HR decisions by gaining essential knowledge about finance and accounting practices and goals

    This course provides an overview of U.S. accounting regulations and practices and essential knowledge that will enable you to work effectively with the fiscal side of your business.

    Accounting and Finance for the HR Professional is designed for HR professionals who want to acquire actionable knowledge in organizational accounting and finance for better decision-making.

    During this two-day course, you will:

    ·         Learn the key financial components of a corporate annual report.

    ·         Understand the relationships between the HR, finance and accounting departments.

    ·         See the measures and processes for assessing a company’s financial health.

    ·         Learn the importance of cash flow to the company and its shareholders.

    ·         Find out about the methods for financing a business and the issues related to financial planning.

      TO REGISTER, CLICK THE REGISTER HERE BUTTON  

      REGISTER HERE!

      Course Credit Information:This course exam is a requirement for those pursuing a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®) designation from WorldatWork. In addition, continuing education and recertification credits are available from WorldatWork, HRCI and SHRM for this course.

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      Course Location

      Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria

      5229 Spring Valley Road

      Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254

      Phone: 972-716-2001

      CLICK HERE to make your hotel reservations at a special rate.

      * Please make reservations in advance directly with the hotel by May 23, 2024 for the special rate.

      If you have problems using the link, please call the hotel reservation line at 972-716-2001 and provide the code "G-MANG". 

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        • May 30, 2024
        • 8:30 AM
        • May 31, 2024
        • 4:30 PM
        • Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria, 5229 Spring Valley Road Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254


        A World at Work Certification Course

        Live sessions run from 8:30am-4:30pm Central

        W@W Member Price: $1,350    |    Non Member Price: $1,929


        REGISTER HERE!

        Design variable pay plans that attract, motivate, retain employees while boosting your organization's bottom line

        Learn how to spur your employees to perform at the highest levels, boost organizational profitability and retain talented individuals through well-designed variable pay programs. This course will give you the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate successful variable pay plans.

        Variable Pay: Improving Performance with Variable Pay is ideal for the HR professional responsible for designing, assessing, and maintaining variable pay plans.

        During this two-day course, you will:

        ·       Learn common business strategies and objectives for achieving them.

        ·       See how to align variable pay programs with business strategy.

        ·       Learn the three categories of variable pay: incentive plans, bonus plans, and recognition plans.

        ·       Discover internal and external factors that affect variable pay plans.

        ·       See the steps for designing variable pay compensation strategy, including funding and distributing plan earnings.

        ·       Learn to implement, communicate, and evaluate variable pay compensation and benefits plans.

          TO REGISTER, CLICK THE REGISTER HERE BUTTON  

          REGISTER HERE!

          Course Credit Information:This course exam is a requirement for those pursuing a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®) designations from WorldatWork. In addition, continuing education and recertification credits are available from WorldatWork, HRCI and SHRM for this course.

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          Course Location

          Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria

          5229 Spring Valley Road

          Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254

          Phone: 972-716-2001

          CLICK HERE to make your hotel reservations at a special rate.

          * Please make reservations in advance directly with the hotel by May 23, 2024 for the special rate.

          If you have problems using the link, please call the hotel reservation line at 972-716-2001 and provide the code "G-MANG". 

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          Speaker:

          • Chris Crawford, Founder & CEO, Zayla Partners

          Speaker Bio:

          Chris Crawford is the Founder & CEO of Zayla Partners. Chris has over 25 years of strategic compensation and corporate governance consulting experience advising over 250 public, private and not-for-profit organizations. Chris led his prior consulting firm as co-founder and President. The firm received several awards such as Best Places to Work in Texas-by-Texas Monthly Magazine for 10 years (twice ranked number one), The Top Consultancies in the US by Consulting Magazine, and America’s Top Management Consultancies by Forbes Magazine. That firm was successfully sold in 2020.

          Chris has been the co-author of three books on compensation, technical contributor to five books on compensation, as well as the author and feature contributor to over 100 articles on strategic compensation matters. He has served on a number of boards and advisory boards, including several private companies, a university college of business, and a several nonprofit organizations. Over the past 25 years, Chris has served as a faculty member, faculty trainer, curriculum contributor, author, and board advisor for WorldatWork, where he has specialized in variable pay, executive compensation and pay equality. Chris has also served as an expert witness on compensation matters for several high-profile litigation cases in the US. He is nationally recognized as an expert in the field of compensation.

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            • June 20, 2024
            • 2 sessions
            • Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N O'Conner Rd., Irving TX 75062
            Register


            AI Insights: Total Rewards in Modern Workplaces

            Join us for a AI and Total Rewards Session and Happy Hour

            Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Total Rewards. In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, AI is revolutionizing how organizations approach compensation, benefits, and employee engagement. This event will bring together experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to explore the implications, opportunities, and challenges presented by the integration of AI in total rewards strategies.

            Moderator:

            • Chuck Leu, Managing Partner, Obsidian Strategic Consulting, Inc.

            Panelists:

            •  Chris McBride, Senior Vice President,, Total Rewards & HR Operations, Williams     Sonoma
            • Sean Luitjens, General Manager, Visier Total Rewards

            Key Topics Include:

            •  Leveraging AI for Compensation Management
            •  AI-driven Benefits Design and Optimization
            • Personalization and Customization of Total Rewards Packages
            • Predictive Analytics in Employee Engagement and Retention
            •  Ethical Considerations in AI-powered Total Rewards

            Who Should Attend:

            • HR Leaders
            • Compensation and Benefits Professionals
            • Organizational Development Specialists
            •  Business Executives and Decision Makers

            To reserve your spot, register today.

            Happy Hour to be held immediately after session

            Anticipated for 1.5 Hours of SHRM and HRCI CE

            Thank you to our Supporters:



            • June 27, 2024
            • 8:30 AM
            • June 28, 2024
            • 4:30 PM
            • Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria, 5229 Spring Valley Road Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254


            A World at Work Certification Course

            Live sessions run from 8:30am-4:30pm Central

            W@W Member Price: $1,350    |    Non Member Price: $1,929


            REGISTER HERE!

            Reduce financial and legal risk by learning the U.S. laws and regulations that shape employee compensation programs.

            This course provides an invaluable overview of the federal regulatory requirements that impact the design and administration of compensation programs. Content includes the major federal statutes affecting compensation design and practice, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, and other legislation that protects women, older workers, people with disabilities, veterans and more.

            Regulatory Environments for Compensation Professionals is ideal for professionals seeking to understand and navigate the many major U.S. workplace regulations that relate to employee compensation.

            During this two-day course, you will:

            ·         See the labor regulations that affect employee compensation disputes.

            ·         Learn the major federal labor regulations that impact specific types of employers.

            ·         Examine issues related to the FLSA.

            ·         Explore discrimination legislation as it relates to compensation.

              TO REGISTER, CLICK THE REGISTER HERE BUTTON  

              REGISTER HERE!

              Course Credit Information:This course exam is a requirement for those pursuing a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®) designation from WorldatWork. In addition, continuing education and recertification credits are available from WorldatWork, HRCI and SHRM for this course.

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              Course Location

              Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria

              5229 Spring Valley Road

              Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254

              Phone: 972-716-2001

              CLICK HERE to make your hotel reservations at a special rate.

              * Please make reservations in advance directly with the hotel by June 19, 2024 for the special rate.

              If you have problems using the link, please call the hotel reservation line at 972-716-2001 and provide the code "G-MMNT". 

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                • June 27, 2024
                • 8:30 AM
                • June 28, 2024
                • 4:30 PM
                • Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria, 5229 Spring Valley Road Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254


                A World at Work Certification Course

                Live sessions run from 8:30am-4:30pm Central

                W@W Member Price: $1,350    |    Non Member Price: $1,929


                REGISTER HERE!

                Make better decisions by gaining critical skills in applied statistics and analytics that you learn through hands-on training in Excel.

                This course will help you master an invaluable set of skills in applied statistics and analytics. Through hands-on Excel practice, learn to unlock data-driven insights that can lead to better, more strategic business outcomes.  

                While designed for compensation and HR professionals seeking a foundational understanding of statistics to better manage compensation, this course will help anyone who works with statistics and numbers.

                During this two-day course, you will:

                • See how to apply key concepts that are vital to compensation work, such as salary ranges and percents, individual and department compa-ratios, the time value of money and market index.
                • Learn to hone your decision-making by applying key statistical tools, such as measures of variability, shapes of distributions, and regression analysis.
                • Learn about populations, samples and frequency distributions.
                • Spot distorted data and recognize common mistakes that cause data distortion.
                • See how to effectively organize, group, and display data.

                  TO REGISTER, CLICK THE REGISTER HERE BUTTON  

                  REGISTER HERE!

                  Course Credit Information:This course exam is a requirement for those pursuing a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®) designations from WorldatWork. In addition, continuing education and recertification credits are available from WorldatWork, HRCI and SHRM for this course.

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                  Course Location

                  Hyatt Place Dallas North / By the Galleria

                  5229 Spring Valley Road

                  Dallas, Texas, United States, 75254

                  Phone: 972-716-2001

                  CLICK HERE to make your hotel reservations at a special rate.

                  * Please make reservations in advance directly with the hotel by June 19, 2024 for the special rate.

                  If you have problems using the link, please call the hotel reservation line at 972-716-2001 and provide the code "G-MMNT". 

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                  Past events

                  April 24, 2024 April Virtual HH: Compensation Trends
                  April 11, 2024 April Luncheon: Leading the Sales Compensation Design Project
                  March 28, 2024 Membership Networking Event
                  February 15, 2024 February Luncheon: Economic Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
                  February 14, 2024 February Virtual HH: Compensation 2024 - Top of Mind Topics
                  December 14, 2023 December Luncheon: Legal Insights: Keeping Current with Employment & Labor Law
                  October 26, 2023 WorldatWork C2/GR3 - Job Analysis, Documentation and Evaluation
                  October 19, 2023 October Luncheon: Scary Compensation: Navigating Executive, Global & California Compensation in a Spooky World
                  September 26, 2023 Qualified Compensation Analyst Certification Program
                  September 21, 2023 September Luncheon: Variable Compensation
                  August 20, 2023 Getting Started in the Total Rewards and Compensation Industry
                  June 08, 2023 June Luncheon: Executive Compensation – Proxy Season Lessons and Hot Topics
                  May 11, 2023 May Luncheon: Sales Compensation Changes: Antiques Road Show or a Red-Hot Skillet?
                  April 20, 2023 Compensation Trends for Entry Level HR
                  April 06, 2023 April Luncheon Economic Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
                  March 22, 2023 WAW: Affiliates Day: Salary Structure & Compensation Trends
                  March 16, 2023 March Luncheon Meeting: Maintaining Culture with a Remote/Hybrid Workforce
                  December 15, 2022 December Virtual Luncheon
                  November 10, 2022 Pay Transparency Developments & Insights
                  October 13, 2022 Job Analysis & Evaluation
                  June 23, 2022 Pay Transparency is Coming
                  May 26, 2022 Recent Trends in Executive Compensation
                  April 28, 2022 Balancing Internal Equity & Market Competitiveness in the Public Sector
                  March 24, 2022 Martini Lunch - Covering Complicated Compensation Questions using a Martini
                  February 24, 2022 February "Luncheon" - Economic Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
                  December 09, 2021 December Membership Meeting - Legal Update
                  October 21, 2021 NTCA's Intro to Compensation
                  September 28, 2021 Survey Showcase: Is your hourly pay on the money?
                  August 24, 2021 Technology Showcase
                  July 08, 2021 Drinks at the Roundtable: General Wine July
                  June 24, 2021 Reinventing Rewards: Pay for Skill
                  June 10, 2021 Drinks at the Roundtable: Women In Leadership: The Data and What Organizations (and You!) Can Do
                  May 13, 2021 Drinks at the Round Table - Strategic Management of Health & Welfare Plans - What do You Want to Know
                  April 22, 2021 April Luncheon Early 2021 Trends in Executive Compensation
                  April 08, 2021 April Drinks at the Roundtable: Jumpstarting 2021 Sales
                  March 25, 2021 Compensation Career Exploration Event
                  February 25, 2021 Drinks at the Roundtable A Virtual Tour and Tasting of Sledge Distillery
                  February 11, 2021 February "Luncheon" - Economic Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
                  January 28, 2021 NTCA Drinks at the Round Table - 2020 in Retrospect and the Impact on 2021
                  December 17, 2020 December Virtual Event: Legal Update
                  October 29, 2020 October Happy Hour
                  October 01, 2020 Intro to Comp - Meet & Greet
                  September 10, 2020 September Virtual Education Event - Delivering Value Through Non-Cash Rewards
                  July 16, 2020 Drinks at the Round Table - July Virtual Happy Hour - Diversity and Inclusion
                  June 11, 2020 Drinks at the Round Table
                  February 12, 2020 February Luncheon
                  March 22, 2019 NTCA Compensation Career Exploration Program
                  February 21, 2019 NTCA February 2019 Luncheon: Understanding of BLS data and its potential impact on day-to-day life with speaker Cheryl Abbot

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