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Duration: 4 hours
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This course is part of the Compensation & Benefits Certificate Program and not sold individually.

Sales Compensation

Online Course
Robust sales compensation plans are one of the most effective ways to unlock revenue and motivate people to excel. In this Sales Compensation course, you’ll learn how to build high-impact plans that inspire action, sharpen focus, and accelerate results. You’ll uncover what makes a sales compensation structure motivating and how to turn it into a strategic advantage with a clear, scalable approach.
This course is only available as part of the Compensation & Benefits Certificate Program or as part of Full Access Membership.
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Learning Objectives

Create an effective sales compensation strategy that focuses sellers on the right priorities
Master the language of sales compensation
Motivate teams with an impactful sales compensation structure
Apply governance and testing methods to strengthen sales compensation management

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Course structure

Sales Compensation
Intermediate
1 module
• 5 lessons
• 4 hours
Turn your sales compensation strategy into a performance machine.
Sales compensation is different from general compensation. This course gives you the practical skills to analyze, design, and optimize sales compensation management. You’ll define winning pay structures, design payout tables, run sales compensation tests, and set up effective governance. By the end, you’ll know how to create sales compensation plans that energize sales teams and move the business forward.
MODULE #1
Sales Compensation

KEY PROJECTS & RESOURCES IN THIS COURSE

Sales Compensation
Get hands-on with sales compensation in this interactive case study
HR Guide to Sales Compensation
Participate credibly in sales comp conversations with this practical guide
Sales Compensation Plan Template
Easily formalize your decisions around sales compensation
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The Sales Compensation course is available as part of our Compensation & Benefits Certificate Program
and the Full Access License. Select the option you are interested in to find out what you will receive.

Compensation & Benefits Certificate Program Includes Sales Compensation $1,125 Full Academy Access SAVE 85% All 16 Certificate Programs All 66 (mini) courses & more $1,850$1,480 installments from $ 185 / month
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Compensation & Benefits Certificate Program includes:
  • Total Rewards 4 modules
  • Pay Principles 3 modules
  • Sales Compensation Current course 1 modules
  • Compensation and Benefits Analytics 2 modules
  • Pay Gap Analysis 2 modules
  • Exam + Project 1 module
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Need help making the right choice? Speak with an admissions advisor or send them a message.

What is the best compensation training?

The best compensation training depends on your current experience and the reason you want to enroll in compensation training. To help you choose, here are a few of the criteria you should consider when selecting a training:

  • Covers the foundations of compensation structure and incentive design
  • Links compensation strategy to business outcomes
  • Supports your ongoing professional development goals
  • Fits your schedule and learning style

For HR practitioners aiming to master the fundamentals of sales compensation structures, plans, and their practical application, AIHR offers one of the most comprehensive and practical sales compensation courses.

Want to start learning about sales compensation today? Get Full Academy Access to unlock this course plus much more!

Is there a fixed schedule?

No. This training is 100% online and self-paced! When you learn and how much time you spend each day, week, or month is up to you.

How long do I have access to the course?

In total, you will have 12 months of access to the member portal, all lessons and learning materials.

Which languages are the courses conducted in?

All courses are available in English and come with English subtitles.

Is this online course the right fit for me?

If you’re not sure if this course is the right fit, we are here to help you determine which training best fits your goals and needs! Simply talk to one of our admissions advisors or send them an email at [email protected].

Why is this course not sold individually?

To optimize the quality of your learning experience, this course is not available for standalone enrollment and is either available as part of a Certificate Program or included with the Full Academy Access License.

Unlock Revenue and Motivate People to Excel

Turn Your Sales Compensation Strategy into a Performance Machine.
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