Global Remuneration Professional | GRP®

A globally recognized certification for over 35 years, the GRP designation positions you for success in developing and integrating compensation programs tailored for multi-national organizations.

Equipped with a solid understanding of proven design techniques and practices and the skills required to navigate regulatory requirements, you can confidently tackle both current and new assignments. Earning the GRP showcases your commitment to upholding the highest standards in compensation management.

Armed with the GRP designation, you will be primed to strategically implement effective multinational solutions to today's complex business challenges. This certification ensures alignment with and support for your organizational objectives, enhancing retention and contributing to the overall success of your organization.  

Why Earn a GRP Designation?

  • Get Recognized as a Leader in Multi-National Compensation. With HR professionals from over 93% of Fortune 500 companies counting on WorldatWork credentials and resources, your GRP distinguishes you as a global expert.
  • Prove Your Expertise. Your GRP means you meet the highest standard in the industry!  With over 65 years of unparalleled experience in Total Rewards education and research, entrust WorldatWork to elevate you as a cutting-edge global expert.
  • Boost Your Confidence and Performance. WorldatWork’s Impact Survey indicates a significant impact on professional confidence and performance with 94% of our customers reporting increased confidence and 96% noting enhanced effectiveness at work.
  • Powerful Networking. WorldatWork courses offer a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in dynamic networking. Participants connect with both faculty and peers, fostering a continuous exchange of experiences, ideas, and solutions, which can greatly benefit you through enhanced collaboration and access to diverse perspectives.

Who Should Get a GRP?

This certification is perfect for professionals who want to validate their knowledge and credibility in the compensation field for multi-national organizations. Ideal for HR and compensation professionals who are entering the field or those currently responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs. In addition, professionals who work with compensation analysts, consultants, or advisors and want to validate their proficiency will benefit from earning a GRP.

How to Get a GRP?

The WorldatWork’s GRP designation is earned by taking the recommended education courses and getting a passing score on all required exams and course assessments. 

Seeking Expertise on U.S.-based compensation?

The Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®) credential offers you a pathway to expand your expertise and capabilities. By completing just two more exams, you’ll not only enhance your qualifications but also deepen your understanding of compensation practices, equipping you with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of U.S. regulations. 

Recertification Credits

The courses and exams listed below can earn credits to recertify a prior WorldatWork certification.

Although you can take courses in any order you wish – or take only the exam associated with a given course – we recommend taking the course and associated exam in the order listed below.
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Courses and Required Exams

Course / Exam

1 OF 10
Total Rewards Management Gain a foundation in reward strategy and its five elements: compensation, benefits, well-being effectiveness, development and recognition.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

2 OF 10
Business Acumen for Compensation Professionals Boost your business acumen to better understand business strategy, finances, operations and communications.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

3 OF 10
Quantitative Principles in Compensation Management Make better decisions by gaining critical skills in applied statistics and analytics that you learn through hands-on training in Excel.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

4 OF 10
Job Analysis, Documentation and Evaluation Learn to create fair and attractive pay structures that advance equity and ensure legal compliance.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

5 OF 10
Base Pay Administration and Pay for Performance Gain a vital edge in the competition for talent by developing an effective and strategic base pay salary structure.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

6 OF 10
Market Pricing: Conducting a Competitive Pay Analysis Help your organization compete for and win top talent by learning to build market-related salary structures and packages.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

7 OF 10
Variable Pay-Improving Performance with Variable Pay Design variable pay plans that attract, motivate, retain employees while boosting your organization’s bottom line.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

8 OF 10
International Remuneration: An Overview of Global Rewards Learn to compensate international employees effectively and equitably, boosting your organization’s global talent pool.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

9 OF 10
International Financial Reporting Standards for Compensation Professionals Understand the international accounting standards that steer global compensation and benefits decisions.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD

Course / Exam

10 OF 10
Strategic Communication in Total Rewards Management Effectively inform, persuade, and motivate stakeholders and employees about your rewards strategy.
Starting at: Members: $1,350.00 USD Non-Members: $1,929.00 USD
Earn a Certification, Boost Your Career

Hear how earning her certification helped Michaela Leo, Head of Compensation & Benefits (North America) at Ipsen Biosciences, advance her career.

Michaela Leo describes how earning a WorldatWork certification helped advance her career.
Track Your Certification Status

WorldatWork members can readily see their progress on certification, see the deadline for recertifying, rest easy knowing that recertification credits earned through WorldatWork are automatically added to their profiles, and manually manage any credits they earn from other organizations.