Study for your fast-track Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)® qualification in London 2026/27: Zero to GRP in 15 days with Alan Gibbons at the Total Rewards Academy.
- Novice to Ninja: Master nine GRP courses delivered via three intensive, week-long learning events hosted in London to obtain this world-leading reward qualification in just 15 days.
- GRP pricing that can’t be beaten: The Total Rewards Academy’s corporate buying power has reduced the cost by approximately 30% compared to traditional GRP course delivery methods, creating significant savings in training budgets.
- Top rated GRP tutor: All courses will be instructed by Alan Gibbons, a distinguished reward specialist with more than 30 years of experience advising international organisations on total rewards. He is recognised as one of WorldatWork’s most seasoned and respected course tutors.
Dates: Week 1: 15-19 June 2026; Week 2: 11-15 January 2027; Week 3: 14-18 June 2027.
Location: Central London.
Duration: 3-week course series (15 days), Monday to Thursday: 9am-4pm; Friday: 9am-1pm approx. end time.
Format: Curriculum of nine GRP courses is delivered in our central London classroom over a period of just 12 months, spread over three intense weeks.
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INTRODUCTION
Announcing a new three-week pathway to earn the prestigious Global Remuneration Professional® (GRP) qualification with Alan Gibbons at the Total Rewards Academy.
This is a cost-effective way to train and certify total rewards professionals with WorldatWork's GRP courses, delivered in three intensive study weeks in London. GRP is recognised worldwide as the gold standard certification in this field.
The qualification consists of nine courses taught over three weeks – three courses each week – in Alan’s proven and highly-efficient format.
‘We are extremely proud of what has been created over the past eight years since launching the Total Rewards Academy. We are delighted that companies send their reward and benefits professionals to us year after year.’ – Alan Gibbons, The Total Rewards Academy.
The 2026/27 programme welcomes HR and reward professionals of all experience levels, and we invite you to be part of our development and certification journey.
By leveraging its corporate purchasing power, the Total Rewards Academy has cut costs by roughly 30% compared to conventional course delivery methods, resulting in substantial savings for training budgets.
The total cost for the full 2026/27 GRP programme, which includes nine courses hosted in central London and accompanying online exams, is just £6,975 + VAT.
Individual courses are not available through the Total Rewards Academy; participation requires commitment to the complete three-week programme.
Participants are in control: if you are unable to travel to London for one of our classroom study weeks, you can attend identical online streams (delivered on two alternative time zones).
‘We provide participants with credentials that fuel personal careers and human potential. WorldatWork credentials are known throughout the world as a mark of expertise and excellence in total rewards. Certification through The Total Rewards Academy® gives you a significant edge in today’s workplace climate and confirms you have the skills to manage your organisation’s most significant investment - its people.’ – Alan Gibbons, The Total Rewards Academy.
FORMAT
- The curriculum of nine GRP courses is delivered in our central London classroom over a period of just 12 months, spread over three intense weeks.
- Alan Gibbons, recognised as a top reward specialist in Europe, will be the instructor for every course.
- The course thrives on case studies and live examples.
- One-to-one tuition is always available – strong support is given in preparing for the exams, particularly for non-English first language students.
- Each of the nine courses has an examination. These are computer-based and consist of 80 multiple-choice questions. Exams are taken online at home/work, at a time of your choice.
- If you are unable to attend any of the in-person classroom courses in London, you can attend identical online events.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Learn how compensation is integral in an effective total rewards strategy.
- Navigate the complex landscape of workplace regulations.
- Understand how equitable base pay programmes are designed and administered.
- Move your business forward with results-driven pay plans.
- Design market-aligned pay structures and compensation packages.
- Apply the power of data to boost positive business outcomes.
- Sharpen your financial acumen and invest wisely in employee rewards.
- Enhance your strategic insight, organisational influence and communication effectiveness to ensure total rewards programmes have high impact.
- Develop impactful total rewards programmes designed for workforces across the globe.
HOW WILL IT BENEFIT YOU
The Total Rewards Academy® took great care in identifying the GRP® qualification as the foundation of this comp & ben training programme. We are confident that it enables participants to gain the right skills for today’s challenging business environment. It helps participants to speak with authority and shows employers that they are committed to working to the highest international standards in this field.
- Proven recognition: Global 500 companies rely on WorldatWork certification to power their employee rewards, engagement and retention efforts.
- Practical, expert content: Our courses and exam content reflect the experiences of expert practitioners and consultants, all of whom are actively consulting with their clients, solving the here-and-now problems being experienced by all.
- Powerful networking: Our stimulating classroom environment builds confidence and cements relationships that will endure for the rest of your career.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This progamme provides an immersive experience for rewards, benefits and HR practitioners at all stages of their careers.
The nature of the material and the teaching style mean that participants at all stages of their career from new Reward Analysts to Rewards Directors – work comfortably together and build confidence by sharing issues and building enduring networks.
- Highly experienced practitioners relish the opportunity to revisit basic principles and to hear about the experiences of those in different industries from their own.
- Newer arrivals into the rewards and benefits profession appreciate this opportunity to bring their skills up to certification level, and to reach a common level of expertise and competency among their peers within and outside their companies.
‘This has been my best learning experience ever - I have learned to see the whole picture and to tackle issues with confidence.’
‘These last five days have been the best of my professional career.’
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this journey. It offers valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes infrastructure of total rewards and is beneficial for both newcomers and those experienced in rewards.’
ASSESSMENT
Every one of the nine GRP courses includes a computer-based exam featuring 80 multiple choice questions, and you need at least a 75% score to pass.
- Most participants complete each exam within two weeks of the course.
- We aim to make sure that each participant is fully equipped to succeed in all their exams.
- A range of online resources are accessible to assist you in preparing for examinations.
- Each course's exam is available for 120 days. This time limit can be extended.
- If you fail an exam, you can retake it for free at your convenience.
- You can take exams online from home/work at any time.
- Assessments may be undertaken directly following each course, or postponed until you have achieved sufficient confidence and preparedness.
- With adequate personal commitment to the programme, all participants are expected to successfully complete the examination and obtain certification.
LONDON PROGRAMME 2026/27
In-person classroom dates for the 2026/27 programme, hosted at our venue in central London.
Monday-Thursday: 9am-4pm; Friday: 9am-1pm (approx. end time).
WEEK 1: 15-19 JUNE 2026
- CREATING IMPACT THROUGH TOTAL REWARDS: Learn how compensation is integral in an effective total rewards strategy.
- UNDERSTANDING THE TOTAL REWARDS REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Navigate the complex landscape of workplace regulations.
- DESIGNING & MANAGING BASE PAY SYSTEMS: Understand how equitable base pay programmes are designed and administered.
WEEK 2: 11-15 JANUARY 2027
- IMPROVING PERFORMANCE WITH VARIABLE PAY: Move your business forward with results-driven pay plans.
- MARKET PRICING & COMPETITIVE PAY ANALYSIS: Design market-aligned pay structures and compensation packages.
- COMPENSATION ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS: Apply the power of data to boost positive business outcomes.
WEEK 3: 14-18 JUNE 2027
- FINANCE & ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS FOR TOTAL REWARDS: Sharpen your financial acumen and invest wisely in employee rewards.
- BUSINESS ACUMEN & COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN TOTAL REWARDS: Enhance your strategic insight, organisational influence and communication effectiveness to ensure total rewards programmes have high impact.
- MANAGING GLOBAL TOTAL REWARDS: Develop impactful total rewards programmes designed for workforces across the globe.
Online classroom options
Participants can move between the London classroom courses and identical online streams (two alternative time zones) to fit their schedule or work flexibly between both options.
- For those unable to attend any of the London classroom courses, the first online option is timed to suit European, Middle Eastern and APAC time zones.
- The second online option is a ‘twilight’ session, starting at 15:00 CET, and is ideal for those living in North and South America.
Each online training week is split into two sessions: one x two-day and one x three-day event – this reduces stress and is very popular with participants
All times below: Central European Time (generally one hour ahead of UK and Ireland time).
Week 1 GRP courses
8am CET:
- 24, 25 & 26 March 2026
- 8 & 9 April 2026
3pm CET:
- 21 & 22 April 2026
- 28, 29 & 30 April 2026
Week 2 GRP courses
8am CET:
- 3 & 4 November 2026
- 11, 12 & 13 November 2026
3pm CET:
- 17 & 18 November 2026
- 23, 24 & 25 November 2026
Week 3 GRP courses
8am CET:
- 22 & 23 March 2027
- 5, 6 & 7 April 2027
3pm CET:
- 14, 15 & 16 April 2027
- 21 & 22 April 2027
WHY STUDY WITH THE TOTAL REWARDS ACADEMY
- Certification costs are reduced by 30%, and average completion time is substantially shorter.
- Classroom learning is widely favoured, offering a lively and engaging setting where participants can exchange ideas and analyse case studies as well as real-world business scenarios.
- Completing the course over a focused three-week period minimally affects participants' usual work commitments, and busy working parents manage it well.
- As this programme is delivered as a comprehensive, all-inclusive experience, we are able to guide participants through the total rewards journey in a structured and rewarding manner.
- Many programme participants speak English as a second language, but we ensure language is not a barrier and maintain a high exam pass rate.
- As most participants attend all three learning weeks as a group, this programme offers enhanced opportunities for networking; individuals develop strong professional connections that often persist well beyond the completion of the course.
- Our course instructor is Europe's top WorldatWork tutor and an excellent communicator who has worked across Europe and the Middle East on major reward projects.
ENROL NOW AND FEES
Spaces are limited. Email paul@e-reward.co.uk to learn more or book your spot.
The Total Rewards Academy is Europe's largest licensed WorldatWork training provider, offering competitive rates and annual programmes involving over 60 major businesses.
Total fee per delegate for the three-week course series in London 2026/27: GBP £6,975 + VAT.
Each ticket admits one person for all three training weeks, covering nine courses and nine online exams. Attendance at all three course weeks, either in our London classroom, online, or a combination of both.
Nine sets of course materials (includes PDF course books downloaded from WorldatWork learner dashboard).
All nine online exams, including a free resit of any exam. Further resits (which during the last eight years have never been required) may be taken at WorldatWork’s standard exam fee.
Free WorldatWork membership for one year.Personal tutoring as needed.
Coffees, teas and a light lunch at our London venue.
Travel and hotel accommodation is not included.
Participants join the programme under the Total Rewards Academy's standard terms, which will be provided upon enrolment.
