Introduction to Mercer CED Job Evaluation

Delivery: Online (self-paced)

This course is an introduction to one of the fundamental building blocks of human resource management - assessing work value.

Mercer’s CED Job Evaluation methodology is an objective method for HR practitioners to compare positions in their organisation and provide rigor to procedures such as compensation and performance appraisal.

Delivered online, this course consists of a series of self-paced interactive and engaging learning activities, followed by a three-hour virtual session to consolidate everything that you have learnt.

Learning outcomes

This course will teach you how to:

  • Analyse the architecture of the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system
  • Understand the principles of job evaluation
  • Apply the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system
  • Improve your confidence in using the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system
  • Evaluate jobs in a panel
  • Receive authorisation to use the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system.
Learning topic breakdown

1. Introduction to Job Evaluation (0h:35m)

2. Expertise factor (1h:10m)

3. Judgement (1h:10m)

4. Accountability - service and advice (2h:20m)

5. Quality checks (0h:50m)

6. Accountability - direct and indirect (2h:20m)

7. Best practice and testing your knowledge (0h:30m)

8. Practice evaluations (2h:20m)

9. Preparing for the live online workshop (0h:05m)

Who should attend?

Anyone doing job evaluation and grading using the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system.

Please note: to be eligible to participate in this course your organisation must be an authorised and current user of the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system.

Presenter: Dr Paula Saunders (MERCER Consulting)

Paula is an engaging presenter who works with clients from public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to develop and implement strategies that support business transformation and growth.  When working with clients, she places great emphasis on the importance of knowledge transfer and developing client capability to support the implementation of Mercer developed tools and strategies.  Paula is a passionate life-long learner who holds a Masters and PhD in Organisational Psychology.

Upcoming sessions

04 Aug - 13 Oct 2025Online Self-pacedregister
Important information:
Mercer will administer your self-paced learning activities in August 2025, which will take approximately 10-12 hours to complete.  Please ensure you complete these by 6 October 2025 to be eligible to attend the final three-hour virtual session on 13 October 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm).
You will receive a Mercer CED Job Evaluation Certification upon completion of all self-paced learning activities and attendance of the workshop.