Specialized Studies Program in Employee Compensation and Benefits
Human resource professionals need to fully understand the intricacies of employee compensation and benefits in order to attract and retain quality staff. Human resource management generalists and anyone preparing for a career as a specialist in employee compensation or benefits develop a better understanding of this complex area of human resources. Gain the knowledge to create incentives and other key elements to encourage job satisfaction and stability.
How you benefit
- Learn to attract and retain quality employees through a competitive compensation and benefits plan.
- Build your expertise in cost- and time-saving human resources techniques.
- Develop compensation and benefits administrative strategies, tools and techniques.
- Meet a valuable network of fellow professionals.
Who should attend
Human resource and administrative professionals who want to improve or update their knowledge of employee compensation and benefits gain useful insights and practical skills to increase the attractiveness of their organizations to current and potential employees.
Certificate Requirements
Courses may be taken individually or as part of the Specialized Studies Program in Employee Compensation and Benefits. Participants are awarded a certificate in Employee Compensation and Benefits upon the successful completion of the 9 required units of designated course work. Courses are typically offered in the evenings, to better serve the needs of working professionals. It is possible to complete this program in a year or less. Please call (530) 757-8895 for more information.
Tuition for the entire Specialized Studies Program in Employee Compensation and Benefits is $1,875 to $2,025, depending on when you enroll. The program application fee ($45), textbooks and parking are not included in the tuition fee.
- 3 required courses (9 units)
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| REQUIRED COURSES | Introduction to Employee Benefits | 3 | 
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| Compensation Management | 3 |
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| Advanced Employee Benefits | 3 |
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Required Courses
Introduction to Employee Benefits
3 quarter units academic credit, X416.3. 30 HRCI Hours.
Familiarity with the fundamentals of employee benefits is essential for your success as a human resources professional. Become knowledgeable about the various aspects of pension and profit sharing plans, COBRA and ERISA requirements, health and life insurance options and self-insurance issues.
Learn about flexible compensation plans, defined contribution plans and pre-tax deductions, leave of absence policies, disability plans, paid time off, employee assistance programs and methods for funding employee benefits. Meet a valuable network of fellow professionals and build your expertise in cost- and time-saving human resources techniques.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Compensation Management
3 quarter units academic credit, X424.31. 30 HRCI Hours.
Learn the various components of employee compensation systems and their role in attracting and retaining good employees. Develop and evaluate employee compensation systems that serve the needs of the workforce and the organization. Major areas covered include:
- historical and legislative relationships with the evolution of employee compensation systems
- compensation systems that relate to individual and team approaches
- key elements pertaining to job analysis and the relationship to employee compensation systems and organizational structure
- unique ways to establish incentives and bonus programs that maintain internal equity and are in compliance with legal requirements
This course is not currently scheduled.
Advanced Employee Benefits
3 quarter units academic credit, X416.4. .
Gain
an understanding of the competitive
benefits offered by most employers. Learn best practice strategies and
techniques
for developing benefit packages that incorporate cost controls but
still enable
your organization to attract and retain quality employees. Topics cover
include
the basic methods of underwriting and financing group insurance plans,
including
health care, an overview of popular 401(k) plans and similar retirement
and saving
plans, and regulatory compliance issues. COBRA and Protected Leave
Administration are also discussed.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Employee Benefits.
This course is not currently scheduled.
All courses are in classroom format.
For More Information
Download a Human Resource Development and Management Certificate Program brochure for a list of current quarter courses and enrollment information. 
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UC Davis Extension is a Human Resource Certification Institute-approved provider of HR educational programs.
