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Job Evaluation and Grading Structures

Job evaluation provides a fair and consistent basis for grading jobs and designing pay structures. This course explains job analysis, writing job descriptions for evaluation, analytical and non-analytical evaluation methods, point-factor schemes, grading structure design and maintenance, and links to pay equity requirements. Participants evaluate sample jobs and build a grading structure.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Inconsistent grading creates pay disputes, equity risks and retention problems. This course gives you practical tools to evaluate jobs objectively and design defensible grade structures.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses job evaluation exercises, panel simulations, grading structure design workshops and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and methods of job evaluation
  • Conduct job analysis and prepare evaluation-ready job descriptions
  • Apply a point-factor job evaluation method
  • Run fair job evaluation panels
  • Design grading structures and grade boundaries
  • Maintain job evaluation and grading over time
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Reward and compensation professionals
  • HR managers and business partners
  • Organisation design specialists
  • HR analysts
  • Managers involved in job evaluation panels
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Job analysis
  • Job evaluation methods
  • Point-factor schemes
  • Panel facilitation
  • Grade structure design
  • Pay equity awareness
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Job Evaluation Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54Purpose of job evaluation
  2. 09:54–10:48Non-analytical and analytical methods
  3. 10:48–11:00Equal pay considerations
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Equal pay considerations (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Job evaluation process
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Ranking jobs

Day 2Job Analysis

  1. 09:00–09:54Gathering job information
  2. 09:54–10:48Writing job descriptions for evaluation
  3. 10:48–11:00Role profiles
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Role profiles (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Avoiding bias
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Job description review

Day 3Point-Factor Evaluation

  1. 09:00–09:54Factors and levels
  2. 09:54–10:48Scoring and weighting
  3. 10:48–11:00Evaluating benchmark jobs
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Evaluating benchmark jobs (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Consistency checks
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Evaluating sample jobs

Day 4Grading Structures

  1. 09:00–09:54Grade design options
  2. 09:54–10:48Setting grade boundaries
  3. 10:48–11:00Broad bands and job families
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Broad bands and job families (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Linking grades to pay
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Designing a grade structure

Day 5Implementation and Maintenance

  1. 09:00–09:54Communicating outcomes
  2. 09:54–10:48Appeals
  3. 10:48–11:00Evaluating new and changed jobs
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Evaluating new and changed jobs (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Audits and equity checks
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Job evaluation implementation plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

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