Overview / Developing Job-Ready Total Rewards Specialists

The Certified Total Rewards Specialist (CTRS) Workshop is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to design, execute, and manage core compensation and benefits (C&B) programs. Rooted in practical application, the workshop ensures participants are equipped with job-ready skills and recognized competencies that meet global and regional HR standards.

Participants gain a holistic understanding of total rewards, from job evaluation to salary structure design and market benchmarking, enabling them to deliver measurable impact in their organizations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the CTRS Workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Perform job analysis and job evaluation to develop a job architecture
  • Source and analyze benchmark compensation data
  • Prepare market analysis to determine competitive position
  • Develop a salary range structure, with or without regression
  • Support core employee benefits programs
  • Work effectively with HR and managers to support sound pay decisions

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  Program Partners / A Collaboration for HR Excellence

The CTRS Workshop is jointly delivered through a strategic partnership among :-

LinkConsult

LinkConsult is a leading provider of training and certification programs in partnership with global institutions and certification bodies. Committed to advancing HR knowledge and capacity across the Middle East since 2000, the firm delivers world-class learning experiences designed to empower professionals and organizations alike.

In addition to its learning and development initiatives, LinkConsult offers strategic consulting, advisory, and recruitment services, helping clients optimize performance and professionals achieve meaningful career growth.

ASEAN Total Rewards Institute (ATRI)

The ASEAN Total Rewards Institute (ATRI) is a leading learning and certification body dedicated to advancing rewards excellence across the region. Since its inception, ATRI has empowered over 800 professionals through cutting-edge training programs, becoming a trusted voice for the rewards community.

GEMS Consulting

Based in Dubai, GEMS Consulting combines human insight with Al innovation to transform the HR landscape. The firm specializes in strategic consulting, learning and development, ISO 30414 certification, and Al-enabled HR solutions that drive smarter decisions and sustainable growth. Through its partnership with ANTAL International, GEMS Consulting bridges the gap between people and performance with world-class executive search and recruitment expertise.

  Program Facilitators / Expert Guidance, Real-World Insight

Delivered by distinguished practitioners with extensive regional and international experience, the CTRS Workshop blends academic rigor with applied expertise.

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Dr. Muhammad A. Laghari

Managing Partner, LinkConsult

With over 30 years of experience in strategic HR, talent management, and organizational transformation, Muhammad A. Laghari is a recognized leader in shaping people and performance strategies across the Middle East.

A former Rewards Market Leader at Mercer, he has advised governments, multinationals, and regional enterprises on rewards frameworks, HR strategy, and workforce capability. Now based in the UAE, Muhammad partners with global institutions to equip professionals with future-ready HR skills.

Certified by WorldatWork and Marshall Goldsmith, he also brings expertise in ISO 30414 human capital reporting & disclosure, delivering practical, insight-driven learning for the next generation of HR leaders.

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Tom Farmer

Founder of Freelance Total Rewards

With over 40 years of global experience in compensation and benefits, he has advised more than 300 organizations and trained or certified over 3,000 HR professionals across Asia Pacific and beyond.

Tom has led the certification of over 800 HR and C&B practitioners from more than 30 countries. His expertise spans total rewards strategy, job evaluation, salary structure design, and incentive programs, helping organizations develop sustainable, in-house HR capability.

Tom's distinguished career includes leadership roles with leading corporate and consulting firms. A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), Tom brings a practical, hands-on approach that transforms learning into real-world results.

  What is CTRS? / Understanding the Certified Total Rewards Specialist Credential

The Certified Total Rewards Specialist (CTRS) is part of the ASEAN Total Rewards Institute’s regional certification framework, developed to build professional excellence in compensation and benefits. The program emphasizes mastery of both tangible and intangible rewards-covering pay structures, benefits, recognition, and career growth.

Three progressive levels are available under the ASEAN Total Rewards framework. Each level deepens technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership readiness in the total rewards discipline, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regional best practices.

Level
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Certified Total Rewards Specialist (CTRS)
Level
02
Certified Total Rewards Professional (CTRP)
Level
03
Certified Total Rewards Fellow (CTRF)

  CTRS Certification Requirements / Assessment of Competence, Not Just Knowledge

Certification through the ASEAN Total Rewards Institute (ATRI) is based on demonstrated competency-knowledge, skill, and attitude.

The CTRS qualification recognizes professionals who are “job-ready” to deliver effective total rewards management in real-world settings.

Requirements for CTRS:

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Successful completion of the CTRS Workshop

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Passing score of 70% on the CTRS examination

Benefits of CTRS:

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Advance your career with specialized expertise in total rewards.

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Learn Rewards Fundamentals and gain hands-on knowledge of best practices.

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Enhance your professional credibility with a globally recognized rewards certification.

Event Location: Abu Dhabi

  For Registration and ENQUIRIES:

+971 4 278 5500 / 278 5501 / 2785502 / 278 5503

info@gemstalent.com /
april.maron@gemstalent.com

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