Exam Fees (U.S.)
CEBS Designation: Cost
Cost Breakdown
To earn the CEBS designation, you will need to complete five courses.
To earn either the GBA or RPA credential you need to complete three courses each. Upon completion of GBA and RPA, you would earn the CEBS designation as well as both specialty credentials.
Cost per course varies depending on study materials selected:
2026 - U.S. Pricing Sheet*
ITEM | PRICE |
Exam - Purchases include two test attempts** | $580 |
Study Guide - Printed and digital access | $280 |
Online Study Group With Instructor Support | $270 |
Exam Additional Attempt Fee | $100 |
Exam Access Extension Fee | $150 |
GBA 1 Textbook | $200 |
GBA 2 Textbook | $190 |
RPA 1 Textbook | $190 |
RPA 2 Textbook | $190 |
GBA/RPA 3 Textbook | $235 |
CEBS Success Packages - Includes exam, study guide, Online Study Group and textbook | |
GBA 1 Success Package | $1,064 |
GBA 2 Success Package | $1,056 |
RPA 1 Success Package | $1,056 |
RPA 2 Success Package | $1,056 |
GBA/RPA 3 Success Package | $1,092 |
Total Cost for 2026 Program - Assuming students select the success package for each course | $5324 |
*Please note: Program pricing may change at any time. The final cost will be determined by any supplementary materials or resources needed to complete the program.
** The purchase of your CEBS exam includes two attempts that are available to you when the purchase is processed. Students have a 120 day exam access period to complete the exam. If a student purchases a Success Package or an Online Study Group with Instructor Support for a future date, the start date of the 120 day exam access period will coincide with the start date of the Study Group. Any unused exam attempts will expire together when the exam access period expires.
Required: Successful completion of comprehensive exam - $580** (includes two attempts)
Essential: Study Guide - $280 (includes print and online access)
Essential: Textbook - cost varies
Optional additional support: Instructor-led Online Study Group - $270
For those students who may require more than two attempts to be successful, there is an Additional Attempt opportunity available. Two exam attempts are included with the full price purchase of an exam. If subsequent attempts are required, the Additional Attempt can be purchased for $100 and this will add one additional attempt to a students enrollment with a 60 day exam access window timeframe.
Students who are unable to sit for their exam during their initial exam access period may purchase an Exam Extension. This will preserve the number of exam attempts at the time of the purchase, and provide for an additional 60 days of access. Students may purchase an Exam Extension at any time they have an active enrollment. There is a 30 day grace period after the original exam expiration date, at which time a new exam fee would apply.
See www.cebs.org/virtualexams for full details regarding frequently asked questions, an overview of the exam day experience, and technical requirements for successfully accessing your exam.
Save 20% with a Success Package!
Position yourself for the best outcome with the Success Package. Each package has the key elements you'll need to jump start your CEBS journey—textbook, Study Guide, Online Study Group and exam. Details are within each course page and on the order form.
The purchase of the success package is not only a great value economically, but provides students with the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, learn in a group environment, structure their learning for greater success, and coordinates a students study schedule with a well timed exam access window. Optimizing planning, learning, and exam access while saving 20% on a comprehensive learning experience.
Other fees: (See policies for details)
- Exam Additional Attempt: $100
- Exam Extension: $150
- Late CE Credit Request: $100
Frequently Asked Questions
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Need More Help? The CEBS Customer Service Team is here to assist you!
Call (800) 449-2327, option 3 or email [email protected].