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The CEBS designation is a credential that is recognized for the depth and relevance of critical knowledge achieved. It draws from the GBA and RPA curriculum to build a total benefits perspective and is achieved by successfully completing all five required courses.

US Curriculum

Public Sector 401, 403 and 457 Plans

Jul 25, 2025, 03:00
The public sector has unique characteristics that impact how employee benefits are managed. Financing, politics, and the legal and regulatory environment pose challenges and opportunities that require professionals to understand how public plans operate.
Title : Public Sector 401, 403 and 457 Plans
Course Code : DEFCON
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Country : US
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Designation : GBA
Topic : Retirement
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The public sector has unique characteristics that impact how employee benefits are managed. Financing, politics, and the legal and regulatory environment pose challenges and opportunities that require professionals to understand how public plans operate. Gather for this two-day course with industry peers and experts to take a deep dive into topics such as fiduciary responsibilities, compliance, fund performance and more. Both seasoned and new public sector professionals will find great value in the learning and networking offered in this course. Take the opportunity to talk to your fellow public sector professionals to find out what's working for them, and learn from experts on the topics you need to know. Gain insights and strategies you can take back to your organization and implement for further success.
  • Oversight
  • Fiduciary responsibilities
  • Compliance
  • Fund performance and fees
  • Education
  • Customer service
  • Options and trends
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Canadian Curriculum

Public Sector 401, 403 and 457 Plans

Jul 25, 2025, 03:00
The public sector has unique characteristics that impact how employee benefits are managed. Financing, politics, and the legal and regulatory environment pose challenges and opportunities that require professionals to understand how public plans operate.
Title : Public Sector 401, 403 and 457 Plans
Course Code : DEFCON
Subtitle :
ExternalPK : DEFCON
Bypass URL :
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Country : US
Required To Earn :
Designation : GBA
Topic : Retirement
Sort Order :
The public sector has unique characteristics that impact how employee benefits are managed. Financing, politics, and the legal and regulatory environment pose challenges and opportunities that require professionals to understand how public plans operate. Gather for this two-day course with industry peers and experts to take a deep dive into topics such as fiduciary responsibilities, compliance, fund performance and more. Both seasoned and new public sector professionals will find great value in the learning and networking offered in this course. Take the opportunity to talk to your fellow public sector professionals to find out what's working for them, and learn from experts on the topics you need to know. Gain insights and strategies you can take back to your organization and implement for further success.
  • Oversight
  • Fiduciary responsibilities
  • Compliance
  • Fund performance and fees
  • Education
  • Customer service
  • Options and trends
Categories :
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