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  • Read the December 2009 issue of Advantage [PDF]. A copy has been mailed to all CEBS registrants and graduates. Not yet registered? Register now! [PDF] 

  • Preparing for your next exam?  Make sure you have all the required Readings Updates.  March 2010 Readings Updates for GBA 1, GBA 2, GBA 3,  RPA 1, RPA 2, RPA 3, and CMS 3 are now available.  You can download them right away, or request a copy to be mailed to you.   

  • The 2009-2010 CEBS Academic Calendar is 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, 2010

    • CMS 2 (CEBS Course 6)  Revision
      Executive Compensation and Compensation Issues will be revised for Spring 2010.  Study materials will be available in March from Britnell Books/Books for Business.

    • RPA 2 (CEBS Course 7) Revision
      The revision for Asset Management is scheduled for Fall 2010.  The current study materials are valid for the May/June 2010 exam.

    • GBA 3 (CEBS Course 9)
      The revision for Health Care Economics and Issues is scheduled for Fall 2010.  The current study materials are valid for the May/June 2010 exam.

  • Recent Course Revisions

    • GBA 1 and GBA 2 Revision
      Principles of Life, Health and Other Group Benefits and Applications of Life, Health and Other Group Benefits were revised for Fall 2009.    The textbook remains current for this revision.  The new Learning Guides are available from Britnell Books/Books for Business.

    • CMS 1 (CEBS Course 5) Revision
      Compensation Concepts and Principles was revised in Spring 2008. 

    • CMS 3 (CEBS Course 8) Revision
      Human Resource Management was revised for Spring 2009. 

    • RPA 1 (CEBS Course 4) Revision
      Pension Plans and Other Retirement Income Programs is scheduled for revision in Fall 2009.  

    • RPA 3 (CEBS Course 1) Revision
      Government-Sponsored Benefits was revised for Fall 2008.

  • 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.  More...
  •  CHRP Accepted for CEBS Exam Transfer Credit
    CEBS will now accept exam transfer credit from those individuals who hold the CHRP designation.  More...
  • 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 2010 online class schedule.
  • Academic Calendar 2009-2010 [PDF]

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