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Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
The CEBS program offers four highly renowned designations in the U.S. and Canada covering all aspects of benefits and compensation.
- CEBS— The premier designation in total compensation, considered the standard of excellence in the industry
- GBA (Group Benefits Associate)— a specialty designation focusing on health care and other group benefits
- RPA (Retirement Plans Associate)— a specialty designation focusing on all aspects of retirement plans
- CMS (Compensation Management Specialist)— a specialty designation that focuses on compensation and human resources
CEBS features a unique partnership with two leading academic institutions. In the U.S., CEBS is cosponsored by the International Foundation and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In Canada the International Foundation shares the honor with Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia—all industry leaders in employee benefit and compensation education.
Each course requires successful completion of an exam. There are a variety of study options, both on and off-line, to prepare for the exams.