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  • Course Revisions for Fall 2012. These courses are scheduled for revision for the Fall 2012 testing period:

GBA 1 - Principles of Group Benefits 
GBA 2 - Applications of Group Benefits
RPA 2 - Asset Management
RPA 3 - Government-Sponsored Benefits

If you wish to test for any of these courses with the current study materials, plan to write the exam in Spring 2012.

Note: RPA 3 will be revised annually starting with the Fall 2012 revision. 

  • Dalhousie MBA FS offers CEBS, GBA, RPA and CMS designees advance standing.Click here to learn more about how your designation could qualify for credit towards a MBA (Financial Services) at the prestigious Dalhousie University.
  • Read the January 2012 issue of Advantage [PDF]. A copy has been e-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.  September 2011 Readings Updates are available for GBA 3, RPA 1, RPA 2, RPA 3 and CMS 2.  All are required reading for the respective national examination. 
  • The 2011-2012 CEBS Course Catalog is available. In addition to course descriptions, online study schedules, order forms and other CEBS information, it 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.

  • Recent Course Revisions

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

    • RPA 2 (CEBS Course 7) Revision
      Asset Management has been revised for Fall 2010. 

    • GBA 3 (CEBS Course 9)
      Health Care Economics has been revised for Fall 2010.   

  •  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 2012 online class schedule.
  • Course Catalog 2011-2012 [PDF]

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