CCA Programs

CCA members receive significant discounts when registering for WorldatWork programs. Login and visit the WorldatWork Partnership tab in the Members Only area for details.

The Chicago Compensation Association supports a variety of educational offerings for its members and the industry. Many programs qualify for recertification credit for the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®), Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®) and Work-Life Certified Professional (WLCP®) designations granted by WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals. See individual event listings for details.

Programs - CCA conducts or co-sponsors monthly events designed to enhance members' knowledge and skills. Presentations will be available online following the meetings, subject to presenter approval, and can be accessed via the member login page. Visit Upcoming Events under the Education tab for details and registration. Attendance at monthly events is included with membership - no additional fee is required when registering.

Educational Workshops - offered through WorldatWork and other sources, these classes on various compensation and related topics are designed to provide practical knowledge and hands-on learning experiences. They are designed for compensation specialists, human resources generalists and other interested professionals.

Annual Summit - Each June, CCA concludes its programming year and conducts a brief Business Meeting, followed by a 1/2 day of education. This is a great way for members to network and end the association's educational activities for the summer. Programming resumes in September.  

Education and Certification

The value of education and job knowledge has never been more important than now. Human Resource professionals need to ensure their organization’s total rewards portfolio will keep their employees motivated and engaged.  Partnering with WorldatWork, Chicago Compensation Association is committed to providing the compensation and benefits professionals within our community the tools, resources and quality education for you to succeed.

The Value of Certification

With certification you are telling your employer and the world you are equipped to make strategic decisions and implement practical solutions to address today’s complex business challenges. The WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals, an affiliate of WorldatWork, provides HR professionals worldwide with designations of prestige. Based on the universal principles, the Society provides six prestigious designations in key areas of total rewards: compensation, benefits and work-life. Depending on the certification you desire, you may be required to pass an accumulation of exams or pass one comprehensive exam. It’s time to distinguish yourself and show that you are committed to remaining on the leading edge of your profession. Find out more about certification today.