Administrators Masters Program (AMP®)

The Administrators Masters Program (AMP®) focuses on the enhancement of the skills that are required for employee benefit plan administration. The program is designed to help you develop enhanced skills in leadership and management, communications and customer service, project management and strategic dialogue to make you more effective in your current role. Candidates for AMP must attend two full days of classroom instruction, then attend three specially designed sessions offered during the Trustees and Administrators Institutes in February, or the U.S. Annual Employee Benefits Conference in October. As a graduate of AMP, you will receive a certificate of completion for your course work and a commemorative pin. Graduates are welcome to attend any of the AMP graduate sessions that are redesigned each year and offered at the Annual Conference.

2013 Course Offerings

October 19-20, 2013
Las Vegas, Nevada

Who Should Attend

The Administrators Masters Program is intended for administrators who have five or more years of professional experience in administering employee benefit plans. The course is designed to stimulate and challenge administrators, administrative staff and representatives who provide services to multiemployer and public sector benefit plans.

Core Program—Enjoy a rapid learning experience that immediately improves your Administrative skills and knowledge. Participants who complete the two-day preconference core program will receive a certificate of completion and a special AMP ribbon.

AMP Candidate Classes—Participants who have completed the two-day core program on Saturday and Sunday must attend three exclusive classes scheduled on Monday and Tuesday of the Annual Conference to complete the program and earn their AMP pin. Participants who attend these classes and earn their pins are considered graduates of the AMP.

AMP Graduate Classes—Three exclusive classes are scheduled on Monday and Tuesday of the Annual Conference. These sessions are open to both new and past graduates of the AMP. Network with your peers and update your education each year by attending the graduate classes!

Key Takeaways

  • Develop leadership and management skills essential to the efficient and effective administration of the plans you serve.
  • Apply learned knowledge and skills with your peers through participation in exercises, case studies and group activities.
  • Dialogue on the industry’s current issues, trends and best practices.
  • Valuable written materials serve as an ongoing resource.
  • Network with others who face similar challenges.

Registration Includes

  • Continental breakfasts
  • Working lunch on Saturday
  • Beverage breaks

More Information

For more information on program content, please contact Tom DeRoche at (262) 373-7648 or email tomd@ifebp.org.