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Course Description

Learn basic theory, concepts, techniques, and processes of wage and salary administration with a focus on practical applications. Topics include: job design and description, methods of job evaluation, wage and salary surveys, benefits, development of pay structures and policies, and linking performance to compensation.

Course Details

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand compensation design and compensation administration
  • Appreciate alternative practices for delivering pay and valuing jobs
  • Understand the need for, and better identify, appropriate compensation strategies to support broader organization, business and people strategies
  • Understand the place of compensation in broader framework of HR

Notes

For online offerings: unless notified, the course will not be available until 9 am start date.

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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Feb 24, 2026 to May 04, 2026
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $599.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Strategic Compensation In Canada
Edition: 7
Authors: Richard Long & Parbudyal Singh
Publisher: Top Hat 
ISBN: 978-1774128626 (ebook,  non-interactive)

** Print copies are no longer available **

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at https://shop.ucalgary.ca/

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, a reliable headset with microphone, and a webcam.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 28, 2026 to Jul 06, 2026
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $599.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Strategic Compensation In Canada
Edition: 7
Authors: Richard Long & Parbudyal Singh
Publisher: Top Hat 
ISBN: 978-1774128626 (ebook,  non-interactive)

** Print copies are no longer available **

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at https://shop.ucalgary.ca/

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, a reliable headset with microphone, and a webcam.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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