Formal Classes

Classes are available at approximately 25 locations across the United States.  Each course typically includes 22 to 30 hours of classroom instruction in addition to the study time.

Why Enroll in a CEBS Class

  • Structured Study--Classes offer a disciplined approach to studying the material and preparing for the national exams. Registrants may take a CEBS class to expand their professional knowledge in a specific area without working toward the CEBS designation.
  • Personal Attention--Classes provide access to an instructor with expertise in the subject matter. Many instructors are CEBS graduates.
  • Career Networking--Classes provide an excellent forum for exchanging ideas and a strong support network.

Who Enrolls in a CEBS Class

  • New and Potential entrants to the employee benefits field. The CEBS program provides a solid knowledge of the concepts and principles with which employee benefit plans are designed.
  • Experienced professionals. For those with experience, CEBS can give direction in areas where additional emphasis is needed.

CEBS Classes

Most classes are offered two terms per year, 2½ to three hours per week for ten to 12 weeks. In some areas universities are offering classes three times a year. Check with your local college/university coordinator to receive their brochure with specifics on their classes.

If you have any comments or concerns regarding CEBS classes, please contact:
Peggy Kebbekus, Assistant Director, Instructional Services, peggyk@ifebp.org

Call the educational institution in your area for specific course offerings, start dates and tuition information.

Colleges and Universities Offering CEBS Classes

California

Los Angeles

California State University - LA
Alice Gutierrez
(323) 343-4916
E-mail: agutier@cslanet.calstatela.edu

District of Columbia

Washington, DC 

The Catholic University of America
Scott Battle
(202) 319-5808
E-mail:  battles@cua.edu

Florida

Jacksonville

Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Melissa Chandler
(904) 361-6261
E-mail: machandl@fccj.edu

Miami/Orlando

Barry University 
Helen Carlson
(727) 394-6057
Email: HCarlson@mail.barry.edu

Tampa

Hillsborough Community College
Stuart Kessler
(813) 259-6026
E-mail: skessler1@hccfl.edu

Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Joyce Najita
(808) 956-8132
E-mail: uhirc@hawaii.edu

Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Triton College
Jon Grigalunas
(708) 456-0300, ext. 3708
E-mail: jgrigalu@triton.edu

Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Vincennes University
Pat Bell
(317) 849-5983
E-mail: pbell@vinu.edu

Iowa

West Des Moines, Iowa

Simpson College
Sara Ringgenberg
(515) 961-1884
E-mail: ringgenb@simpson.edu

Maryland

Baltimore Area, Maryland

Anne Arundel Community College
Ann Riefe
(410) 777-2958
E-mail: cpe@aacc.edu

Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Western Michigan University
Jean Hibbard
(616) 742-5027
E-mail: jean.hibbard@wmich.edu

Livonia, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University
Patricia Breilein
(734) 487-9158
E-mail: pbreilein@emich.edu

New Jersey

Florham/Madison, New Jersey
Hackensack/Teaneck, New Jersey

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Carol Alfano
(973) 443-8990
E-mail: calfano@fdu.edu

New York

New York, New York

Baruch College of CUNY
Kimberly Maybar
(646) 312-5125
E-mail: kimberly_maybar@baruch.cuny.edu

Ohio

Akron, Ohio

The University of Akron
Patrick Allen
(330) 972-7260
E-mail: pallen@uakron.edu

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Corporate and Community Services
Jane Dunigan
(513) 569-1462
E-mail: sandrajane.dunigan@cincinnatistate.edu

Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland State University 
Barb Hanniford
(216) 687-2149
E-mail: bhanniford@csuohio.edu

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus State Community College
Continuing Professional Education Dept.
Dave Watts
(614) 287-5787
Email: dwatts@cscc.edu

Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo
Carrie Herr
(419) 383-6956
E-mail: cherr@utnet.utoledo.edu

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania
Fina Maniaci
(215) 898-7170
E-mail: maniaci@wharton.upenn.edu

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Community College of Allegheny County
Beverly Stellfox
(412) 788-7385
E-mail: bstellfox@ccac.edu

Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Michael Hudson
(423) 694-6416
E-mail: mhudson@pstcc.edu

Texas

Dallas, Texas

Southern Methodist University
Tracey Dreighton
(214) 768-2327
E-mail:  tdreight@mail.smu.edu

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio College
Joanna Grogan
(210) 733-2638
E-mail: jgrogan@mail.accd.edu