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C8 Exam Topics and Domains
C8 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Change management, Strategic planning, Budget management, Business analytics, and more.
Strategic Business Acumen
Understanding Business Drivers
- Learn what it takes to apply key business acumen skills and behaviors
- Understand the relationship between compensation and business outcomes
Industry and Market Awareness
Recognize the important relationship between compensation plans and market positioning
Financial Acumen
Financial Fundamentals
- Grasp essential financial concepts
- Understand, evaluate, and articulate the relationship between compensation and financial performance
Compensation Financial Management
Know how your business works and recognize the relationship between the compensation plan and the bottom line
Communication Strategies
Strategic Communication
- Strengthen communication skills
- Champion strategic value of compensation programs
Communication Effectiveness
Ensure Total Rewards programs are understood, valued, and embraced across the organization
Organizational Impact and Influence
Building Organizational Influence
- Enhance organizational influence
- Build relationship-building prowess
Strategic Integration
Total Rewards Integration
- Craft rewards that fuel organizational success
- Ensure programs don't just exist but drive business results
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C8 earns the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification. It sits in the Compensation and Total Rewards track.
- GRP - Global Remuneration Professional For professionals managing compensation across multiple countries
- CECP - Certified Executive Compensation Professional Specialization in executive compensation
- CBP - Certified Benefits Professional Specialization in employee benefits
- T7 - International Financial Reporting Standards for Compensation ProfessionalsInternational compensation expertise
- Sales Comp Series - Sales Compensation Course Series Specialization in sales compensation
- Excel Series - Advanced Excel Skills for Compensation Professionals Enhanced analytical capabilities
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
- Announcement date: 2023-10-01
- Compensation Analytics Tools Latest Increased focus on data storytelling and visualization • Release date: 2024-01-01
- AI in Compensation Emerging Future exam updates likely to include AI applications • Release date: 2024-06-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Compensation professionals and HR professionals.
- Complete first 7 CCP courses
- 3-5 years of compensation experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience