Certificate in Global Benefits Management

2012 Course Offerings

Who Should Attend 

Course curriculum is designed to provide optimal education for

  • Professionals working in benefits, compensation and/or human resources who have recently assumed responsibility for global benefits
  • Professionals currently working internationally who are interested in expanding their global knowledge base
  • Professionals working for organizations providing global benefit services to multinational employers.

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Employers that work globally must learn to navigate the increasingly complex challenges of international benefits and cultural expectations. Learn from global industry experts and international residents while you earn your Certificate in Global Benefits Management. In 2012, this certificate course will be offered three times. 

Benefits of Attending

  • Gain a thorough education in the critical areas of global benefits management.
  • Receive intensive training over 4½ days of instruction, allowing you to complete the certificate program in one trip.
  • Obtain a solid foundation in international benefits and an enhanced understanding of the differences in benefit packages offered around the world.

Earning Your Certificate in Global Benefits Management

When you complete the global certificate course, you will have gained important knowledge and have something to show for it: your Certificate of Achievement from the leading educator in the industry—the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The certificate, suitable for framing, documents your learning achievement. You must be present for 10 of the 11 sessions to earn the certificate. Please make your travel plans accordingly. 

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Contact Information

For questions regarding the curriculum of the International Foundation’s Global Benefits and Compensation courses, contact Barb Swarthout (262) 373-7668, or barbs@ifebp.org. For registration information, e-mail edreg@ifebp.org or phone toll-free (888) 334-3327, option 2 or (262) 786-6710, option 2.


Continuing Education

Programs Sponsored by the International Foundation are consistently accepted for credit by agencies governing continuing education for license renewal and professional recertification. Please note that preapproval by the governing agency is sometimes necessary. Therefore, it is important to register at least 45 days prior to the program taking place.

HRCI SealThe Certificate in Global Benefits Management program will be submitted to the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) for continuing education (CE) approval. CE credit will be offered to professionals who are PHR®, SPHR® and GPHR® certified. For HRCI inquiries, please contact the Foundation's Continuing Education department at (262) 786-6710, option 2; or e-mail continuinged@ifebp.org.