The value of continuing education and professional development has never been more important than now. HR and total rewards professionals will need to ensure their organization’s total rewards portfolio attract and retain the key talent needed to drive performance and culture. Partnering with WorldatWork, CBN is committed to providing total rewards professionals within our community the tools, resources, professional development and certification opportunities required for success! CBN members receive the deepest discount off of the WorldatWork member and non-member costs.

Select from a wide array of courses while at the same time supporting the Compensation and Benefits Network of Greater St. Louis. Details on learning and certification opportunities can be found here.

WorldatWork TOTAL REWARDS '26

April 19 - 22, 2026  |  San Antonio, TX  

Set in the vibrant heart of San Antonio, this fully immersive experience is built to elevate your career, fuel innovation and advance the future of Total Rewards. With 100+ expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops and curated networking, you’ll explore fresh strategies and forward-thinking solutions that drive real business value. 

Whether you're reimagining benefits, designing impactful compensation programs or leading with purpose, Total Rewards ’26 puts you at the center of a high-energy atmosphere where brave voices and big ideas come together to shape what’s next.  

Why Attend?

This has always been the premier event for ambitious and curious rewards professionals—but Total Rewards '26 will be our most immersive and customized learning experience yet. Experience what it means to achieve real impact. 

Register Here: https://worldatwork.org/events/total-rewards-26/register?

CBN Scholarships for Members

CBN will cover the cost of one, WorldatWork-sponsored course hosted by CBN in St. Louis for up to two members per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). These Scholarships are provided to any member who is not otherwise reimbursed by their company. Requests for one of the Scholarships are typically made in July/August (awarded in September), and again in January/February for another Scholarship (awarded February/March).

If interested, simply submit a brief (1-2 paragraph) email to the President providing reasons for requesting a Scholarship. CBN's Board will review all submissions to determine the recipients. Following registration for the course, the Scholarship recipients will provide CBN with a paid invoice from WorldatWork, and CBN will reimburse the recipients for the cost of the WorldatWork-sponsored course hosted by CBN. This is another benefit of membership and reinforces CBN's dedication to professional development of its members and giving back to the profession.

Preferred Tuition Rate Program for CBN Members

CBN provides another valuable benefit for our members! We have partnered with Webster University to offer our members and member companies with a Corporate Partner Preferred Tuition Rate. Details of the Preferred Tuition Rate Program include:

•  No application fee
  
• Tuition is 80% of prevailing rate, paid by the employee
• Tuition reimbursement may be used in conjunction with the preferred rate (a savings to both employees and the company)

Not a member and wish to take advantage of this great benefit? Click here.

The Value of Certification

With certification you are telling your employer and the world you are equipped to make strategic decisions and implement practical solutions to address today’s complex business challenges. The WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals, an affiliate of WorldatWork, provides HR professionals worldwide with designations of prestige. Based on the universal principles, the Society provides six prestigious designations in key areas of total rewards: compensation, benefits and work-life. Depending on the certification you desire, you may be required to pass an accumulation of exams or pass one comprehensive exam. It’s time to distinguish yourself and show that you are committed to remaining on the leading edge of your profession. Find out more about certification today. As a CBN member, we aim to provide course offerings, subject to WorldatWork offerings, which would facilitate CCP certification within three years.