CEBS Student News
Readings Updates (March 2008) for GBA 1, GBA 2, GBA 3, RPA 1 and RPA 3 now available.
View the January 2008 Advantage [PDF]. A copy has been mailed to all CEBS registrants and graduates. Not yet registered? Click here! [PDF]
The 2007-2008 CEBS Academic Calendar is now available. In addition to course descriptions, online study schedules, order forms and other CEBS information, the calendar also details the changes in course titles, study materials and designation requirements. You can read it online, or request a free copy to be mailed to you.
Course Revisions
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CMS 1 (CEBS Course 5) Revision
Compensation Concepts and Principles has been revised for Spring 2008. The new study materials are now available from Britnell Books.
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Course 10 Personal Financial Planning: Concepts and Principles phased out of CEBS program. Course 10—Personal Financial Planning: Concepts and Principles has been phased out of the CEBS curriculum. The Course 10 exam was offered for the final time in November 2007.
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RPA 3 (CEBS Course 1) Revision
Government-Sponsored Benefit Programs will be revised in Fall 2008. The current study materials are valid for the June 2008 exam. Watch future issues of Advantage for more details on this and other revisions.
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CMS 2 (CEBS Course 6) Revision
The revision for Executive Compensation and Compensation Issues has been scheduled for Fall 2008. The current study materials are valid for the June 2008 exam.
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CMS 3 (CEBS Course 8) Revision
Strategic Human Resource Management and Total Compensation Issues is scheduled for revision in Spring 2009. The current study materials are valid for the June 2008 and December 2008 exams.
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GBA 3 (CEBS Course 9) - Revised Course Materials.
Health Care Economics and Issues was revised in Fall 2007.
Group Life and Health Primer Course Available
In cooperation with the group insurance industry, the CEBS program has developed a new Group Life and Health Online Primer course. This 25-hour online course was developed as a practical, time-efficient and cost-effective tool for introducing individuals without prior or only minimal knowledge and experience to the basics of the group life and health business. Individuals may continue on and earn the Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation that is part of the Proficiency Standards established by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. Click here for more information.
CHRP Now Accepted for CEBS Exam Transfer Credit
As of July 1, 2006, CEBS will now accept exam transfer credit from those individuals who hold the CHRP designation. Click here for more information.
Members of CGA Canada now qualify for the ISCEBS/IFEBP member rate on examinations. Simply write "CGA Member" on your exam application and use the discounted exam fee.
CE credit in AB or MB
If you are licensed in Alberta or Manitoba, complete the Continuing Education Credit section of the CEBS Order Form to request the International Foundation to automatically confirm credit for the exams applied for on that application. A $25 service fee per course is charged when credit is requested.
View the Spring and Fall 2008 online class schedule.
Academic Calendar 2007 - 2008 [PDF]
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