U.S. ISCEBS Annual Continuing Education Course/Examination

2018 CBT testing window is April 15 through July 31.

CEBS Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

​	​The course qualifies for CEBS Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit. The combined course fully satisfies the 30 credits needed for this reporting cycle; the health or retirement tracks earn 15 credits each.

Online Study Group

Continuing Education Examination Application

Taking the Exam
The examination is administered via computer at locations throughout the United States during the testing window. Learn more about finding the examination sites for U.S. Continuing Education Courses.

The exam length is two hours regardless of whether you choose one track or both. The exam for each track will feature a maximum of 50 questions. If you test on both tracks, the exam will have up to 100 questions. The question structure (straight answer, multiple option and all except) will remain the same.

Examinations will be auto-scored -- individuals will receive a pass/not-passed grade immediately after completing the exam.

Exam Fees

Health Exam - $125
Retirement Exam - $125
Combined Exam - $195

Topics for 2018

Exam Application Procedures

There is a nonrefundable filing fee of $125 per track, or $195 for both, payable to the International Society. CEBS graduates and GBA, RPA and CMS designees who are Society members may submit a Continuing Education application.

All applicants receive a copy of the Examination Handbook with their confirmation letter. The Examination Handbook includes instructions for making, canceling, confirming and rescheduling a test appointment and finding a Prometric site in your area.

If you attempt to schedule a test appointment and are unable to get an acceptable appointment, refer to the Examination Handbook for pertinent information.

State Licensing and Professional Credit Information

Many Society members use the continuing education course/examination to meet licensing and other professional requirements. For further information, contact continuinged@ifebp.org.

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State Licensing and Professional Credit Information - 2018

Many members use the Society's continuing education course to meet licensing and other professional requirements. If you have any questions, please call the Society office at (262) 786-8771.

HRCI Credit for PHR®, SPHR® and GPHR® Recertification

Passing the 2018 ISCEBS Continuing Education course can be used to meet your recertification requirements. HRCI awards 30 credit hours for each track. Your pass notice from the Prometric Testing Center is your proof of satisfactory completion. HRCI recommends you retain all supporting documentation for at least six months after successful recertification. No further documentation is needed from the International Society.

Health Track: 30 General hours
Retirement Track: 30 General hours
Combined: 60 General hours
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SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

SHRM has approved 30 credits hours for each ISCEBS examination passed. Please contact the Society for a certificate.

Attorneys

State regulations vary as to whether self-study courses are accepted for credit. Attorneys in most states can seek approval of the continuing education course from the State Bar/Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
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CPA

The International Society of CEBS is not registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of self-study courses. Whether credit can be earned would be subject to your individual state board of accountancy regulations. Contact your state board of accountancy to determine if self-study courses are eligible for continuing education credit.
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Enrolled Actuaries

ISCEBS is a qualified sponsor of continuing education programs for enrolled actuaries under Section 20 CFR Part 90(g)(2)(iii) of the final rules and regulations governing those enrolled to perform actuarial services under ERISA. It is the actuary's responsibility to identify "core" and "noncore" hours of credit.
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Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

The Society's program sponsor agreement has been accepted by the International Board of Standards and Practices for Certified Financial Planners. 

The CFP® Board of Standards has approved the 2018 U.S. Course for:
Health Track: 6 Hours
Retirement Track: 6 Hours 
Combined Course: 12.0 hours

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IRS Enrolled Agents & Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents

The International Society is an approved IRS continuing education provider. 

The 2018 Health Care track has been approved for 8.0 general credit hours in the Qualified Retirement Plan Matters category and 2.0 credit hours in the Ethics category.

The 2018 Retirement track has been approved for 8.0 credit hours in the Qualified Retirement Plan Matters category and 1.0 credit hours in the Ethics category.

Approved audience: Enrolled Agents (EA)/Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents (ERPA). IRS CE is only mandatory for EAs and ERPAs.



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Insurance Producers - Insurance CE Credit

The ISCEBS will seek approval of the fellowship course only in states where this service is requested on exam application forms. Credit will no longer be available in all states that require insurance CE credit.

Credit for each individual track may vary. State regulations for reporting credit and for the maximum credit to be awarded vary.

If there is no indication that the course is pending approval in your state, you MUST contact us and request credit at least 45 days prior to your exam date. If your state is not approved, the last day to request CE is June 1, 2018. 

Do not sit for your exam until your state has been approved.

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