Certified Employee Benefit Specialist Program
Co-sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the CEBS Program is a course curriculum covering the legal, financial and organizational framework within which employee benefit plans must function. The Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation has helped over 100,000 professionals grow in their careers. The CEBS program offers two distinct certifications for those working in employee benefits and compensation.
Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
Earn a designation in the Group Benefits Associate (GBA) by completing the three required courses for the specialty track.
Courses
- GBA 1- Directing Benefits Programs Part 1
- GBA 2-Directing Benefits Programs Part 2
- GBA/RPA 3-Strategic Benefits Management
Each course requires the successful completion of a 100-question comprehensive exam. Exams cover content from the study guide and textbooks assigned to each course.
Retirement Plans Associate (RPA)
Earn a designation in the Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) by completing the three required courses for the specialty track.
Courses
- RPA 1-Directing Retirement Plans Part 1
- RPA 2-Directing Retirement Plans Part 2
- GBA/RPA 3-Strategic Benefits Management
Each course requires the successful completion of a 100-question comprehensive exam. Exams cover content from the study guide and textbooks assigned to each course.
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
Earn a designation in the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) by completing the five course requirement. The CEBS Designation is a total compensation credential that is recognized for the depth and breadth of critical knowledge that it provides. It combines the GBA and RPA curriculum to build a total compensation perspective.
For those new to the benefit field, CEBS can provide a solid knowledge base of the concepts and principles upon which employee benefit plans are designed. For the experienced benefit professional it can be a valuable refresher course, providing public recognition and respect for their expertise.
We recommend starting with GBA 1 or RPA 1 and work toward earning your Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) on your path to the full CEBS.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals participating in the CEBS program represent all sectors of the employee benefits - plan sponsors, consulting firms, insurance companies, banks, administration, law, investment and accounting firms, labor organizations and other compensation and human resource functions.
Registration Options
Register Online
Please visit the CCAC Noncredit Store
Click the Real Estate Tab.
Call Non Credit Registration
Call 412.788.7546 to register by phone.
Register by Mail
Print and complete the registration form on brochure.
Mail check or money order to:
CCAC West Hills Center
1000 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071-1099
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist Designation Exam
Exams for each course are administered through the CEBS Foundation. Early registration is encouraged.
To register for an exam, contact:
CEBS Program
- 800.449.2327
- cebs@ifebp.org
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www.cebs.org -
18700 West Bluemound Road,
P.O. Box 1270,
Brookfield, WI 53008-1270
For More Information Contact:
Sylvia Elsayed
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Account Executive,
Workforce Development - 412.788.7534
- selsayed@ccac.edu