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Certified Compensation & Benefits Analyst ( CCBA)®

Design Competitive Rewards. Drive Retention. Align Pay with Performance.

In a rapidly shifting workforce landscape, compensation and benefits are more than transactional—they’re strategic levers of engagement, equity, and performance. The Certified Compensation & Benefits Analyst (CCBA)®, awarded by the Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources and Project Excellence (AGILE-HRP)® , is a globally respected credential designed to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge to build modern, data-driven, and equitable total rewards systems.
This certification provides comprehensive expertise in salary structures, incentive design, benchmarking, pay equity, compliance, and the analytics behind performance-linked compensation. Whether you’re leading compensation strategy, managing benefits, or advising on workforce planning, the CCBA® positions you as a strategic architect of total rewards.

Why You Should Pursue the CCBA® Certification

  • Build, evaluate, and optimize compensation systems that drive talent performance and retention
  • Ensure fair pay practices, equity audits, and legal compliance in reward policies
  • Use benchmarking data, analytics, and modeling tools to support strategic workforce decisions
  • Align rewards with business outcomes through performance-based pay frameworks
  • Stand out globally with a credential aligned with ISO, ANSI, FLSA, and international labor standards
  • Enhance your credibility as a compensation and total rewards expert in HR, finance, and strategy teams
Upon earning the CCBA® certification, participants will:
  • Design and implement total rewards strategies, including salary, incentives, and benefits
  • Conduct job evaluation, salary surveys, and market benchmarking
  • Manage and assess pay-for-performance, equity compensation, and bonus programs
  • Perform pay equity audits and compensation compliance assessments
  • Align compensation strategies with business goals, KPIs, and talent retention models
  • Use data visualization and modeling tools for budgeting and compensation forecasting

The CCBA® exam tests proficiency in:

  • Building and maintaining salary bands, market-based pay structures, and rewards programs
  • Applying quantitative models to compensation planning and merit matrices
  • Managing legal risks and ensuring alignment with labor laws (FLSA, ERISA, Pay Transparency)
  • Evaluating benefits portfolios for cost-efficiency and employee value
  • Integrating compensation decisions with talent analytics, HRIS, and performance systems
  • Designing variable pay models, long-term incentives (LTI), and executive compensation strategies
View CCBA® Syllabus

Who Should Enroll?

  • HR professionals, Compensation Analysts, and Total Rewards Managers
  • HR Business Partners and Workforce Planners
  • Finance professionals supporting HR compensation decisions
  • People Operations leads and Compensation Consultants
  • Executives aiming to improve pay equity, transparency, and strategy

Whether you’re refining pay bands, designing executive comp plans, or navigating compliance, CCBA® empowers you to lead with clarity and confidence.

Certification Benefits

Digital certificate and use of CCBA® title and badge

Complimentary eBook: “Strategic Compensation Planning for the Modern Workforce”

Access to salary band templates, benchmarking reports, and compliance checklists

Recognition by global employers and academic partners

Eligibility for GIL-HRPM® speaking events, salary strategy panels, and research groups

Boost your career trajectory into senior comp & benefits leadership roles

Certification Fee

  • Fee: $400
  • Includes: Exam, study materials, tools, digital certificate, and one complimentary retake
  • Corporate and university partner discounts available

How to Prepare

Candidates receive:
  • The official CCBA® Study Guide
  • Case studies and practical examples in executive pay, performance rewards, and equity planning
  • Tools for pay audits, modeling compensation, and benchmarking
  • Sample job leveling guides, salary band matrices, and variable pay calculators
  • Optional webinars and prep tutorials on market data, compliance, and incentive design

About the CCBA® Examination

Format: 100 multiple-choice and case-based questions

Length: 90 minutes

Delivery: Online, proctored

Passing Score: 70%

Credential Earned: Certified Compensation & Benefits Analyst (CCBA)®

Language:English, Arabic

Assessment Domains

The CCBA® certification evaluates knowledge across the following domains:

1. Compensation Design & Job Architecture

2. Benefits Strategy & Total Rewards Planning

3. Equity, Compliance, and Legal Frameworks

4. Market Benchmarking, Surveys, and Competitive Analysis

5. Performance-Based Pay & Incentive Models

6. Compensation Analytics, Budgets, and Business Alignment

How to Register

  • 1. Visit the CCBA® Registration Page
  • 2. Complete the secure online application
  • 3. Pay the certification fee
  • 4. Access your study materials and dashboard
  • 5. Schedule and complete your certification exam
Institutional packages and team enrollments are available at admin@agilehrp.org

Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees : Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.

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Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD

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Pay Strategically. Reward Fairly. Lead with Data.

In the era of transparency, equity, and performance accountability, the CCBA credential positions you at the center of compensation strategy. Lead your organization with rewards that matter—today and for the future.
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