Career Details

Certified Executive Compensation Professional

Description

CECP will be of value to anyone seeking to validate his or her expertise in the field of executive compensation. This designation is intended for professionals involved in multiple aspects of executive compensation. This includes individuals who specialize in executive compensation as an in-house practitioner or consultant. It is pertinent for any professional who works directly in the various aspects of executive compensation strategy or administration such as finance, legal and tax.

Certifying Organization

WorldatWork

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Global Professional in Human Resources

Certifying Organization

Human Resource Certification Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Compensation Professional

Certifying Organization

WorldatWork

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

WorldatWork

Type

A - Core

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