The ASEAN Total Rewards Institute (ATRI) and its training partner HRD Future deliver regionally focused, globally relevant certifications in compensation, benefits, and total rewards. Their programs—CTRP and CTRS—are widely recognized across ASEAN, the Middle East, and multinational HR communities.
ASEAN Total Rewards Institute (ATRI) / HRD Future
The ASEAN Total Rewards Institute (ATRI) is the certification division of Freelance Total Rewards Pte Ltd, a Singapore‑based consultancy specializing in compensation and benefits strategy. ATRI develops and accredits professional certifications in total rewards, with a strong focus on ASEAN markets and global applicability. HRD Future serves as ATRI’s official training partner, delivering accredited workshops and certification programs across Southeast Asia and beyond.
📜 Flagship Designations
- CTRP – Certified Total Rewards Professional: Advanced certification for experienced compensation and benefits professionals focused on strategic rewards design, analytics, and organizational alignment.
- CTRS – Certified Total Rewards Specialist: Foundational credential for early‑career professionals working in compensation, benefits, and total rewards operations.
🧭 Overview
ATRI’s programs are designed and led by global rewards expert Tom Farmer, whose career includes leadership roles at Mercer, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Hewitt. The curriculum emphasizes strategic thinking, practical tools, and regional relevance, making ATRI certifications highly respected among HR professionals in multinational and local organizations.
HRD Future delivers ATRI‑accredited training through virtual and in‑person workshops, providing structured learning pathways, mentoring, and access to expert faculty. Together, ATRI and HRD Future support the development of compensation and rewards professionals across ASEAN, the Middle East, and global markets.
🤝 Community & Support
ATRI has certified hundreds of professionals across 25+ countries, fostering a practitioner‑led community through workshops, webinars, and the ATRI YouTube channel. HRD Future provides ongoing support through blended learning formats, coaching, and access to compensation and rewards experts. Graduates frequently advance into leadership roles within compensation, benefits, and total rewards functions.
📌 Quick Facts
- Website: hrd-future.com
- Founded: 2013 (Freelance Total Rewards Pte Ltd)
- Headquarters: Singapore
- Phone: Not publicly listed
- Credential Focus: Total rewards strategy, compensation design, benefits planning, regional benchmarking
- Flagship Designations: CTRP, CTRS
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Human Capital, Total Rewards & Workforce Risk
- Secondary Sector: Compensation & Benefits Strategy
🗂 Category Assignment
- Total Rewards & Compensation Strategy
- Benefits Design & Benchmarking
- Regional Rewards (ASEAN & Global)
- Compensation Analytics & Planning
🔗 Related Providers
- WorldatWork
- SHRM – Society for Human Resource Management
- HRCI – HR Certification Institute
- HRMI / Middle Earth HR / CAMI
- IFEBP – International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
🎓 Related Designations
- CCP – Certified Compensation Professional
- CBP – Certified Benefits Professional
- GRP – Global Remuneration Professional
- PHR – Professional in Human Resources
- SHRM‑CP – SHRM Certified Professional
