Center On Executive Compensation

Fundamentals of Executive Compensation


A Virtual Masterclass for Senior HR Leaders

Fundamentals of Executive Compensation is the Center On Executive Compensation’s flagship virtual course—designed to help senior HR leaders build fluency in the strategy, design, and governance of executive pay.

This 3-day, instructor-led program goes beyond the basics to explore the strategic considerations that drive executive compensation decisions. With real-world insights from seasoned HR practitioners, compensation committee members, and other experts, the course delivers the knowledge and perspective needed to lead at the highest levels of your organization.


Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:

  • CHROs and Heads of Total Rewards

  • Senior HR and talent leaders

  • Finance, legal, or governance professionals seeking to better understand executive compensation fundamentals

What You’ll Learn
Over the course of three 3-hour sessions, you’ll:

  • Explore the alignment between executive compensation and company strategy

  • Gain a solid understanding of plan design, performance measurement, and pay governance

  • Learn how regulatory frameworks, proxy advisors, and stakeholders influence pay decisions

  • Build confidence in your ability to participate in or lead compensation discussions at the executive level

Upcoming Sessions

Space is limited to 40 participants per session. Visit the course pages below for full details and registration.

Course Format & Pricing

  • Live, virtual instruction (3 days, 3 hours/day)
  • Center Member Rate: $995
  • HRPA Member (non-Center) Rate: $1,750

This course is only open to members of the HR Policy Association and its affiliated Center On Executive Compensation.

Our Expert Faculty

Ani Huang

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Content Officer, HR Policy Association
CEO, Center On Executive Compensation

Dr. Charles G. Tharp

Senior Advisor, Research and Practice, Center On Executive Compensation
Executive VP, HR Policy Association

Richard R. Floersch

Senior Strategic Advisor, HR Policy Association and Center On Executive Compensation

Michele A. Carlin

Executive Vice President, HR Policy Association and Center On Executive Compensation

Megan Wolf

Director, Practice, HR Policy Association and Center On Executive Compensation

Industry Perspectives

The course includes exclusive insights from leading consultants, compensation committee members, and other experts in the field, including: 

Ira T. Kay

Managing Partner, Pay Governance

Patricia F. Russo

Chairman of the Board, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Director, GM, Merck, and KKR

Still exploring your options?

Learn more about the Center’s full suite of courses here.

Or contact Christen Supplee at [email protected] to discuss Center membership.