Taking the Exam
The computer based examination is administered at locations throughout the United States during the testing window. Learn more about finding the
examination sites for U.S. Fellowship 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 are auto-scored -- you will receive a pass/not-passed grade immediately after completing the exam.
U.S. ISCEBS Fellowship Course/Examination
2019 testing window is April 15 through July 31.
The U.S. Fellowship courses and examinations are developed by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and updated annually. These educational materials include selected readings, an introduction to each topic area, an outline of the subject matter and key concepts for review.
Topics for 2019
Health Care and Other Programs |
Retirement and Other Programs |
Outcomes for Models of Health Care Delivery and Tax-Advantaged Accounts Combating Aggressive Drug Pricing and the Expense of Specialty Drugs Ethical and Legal Challenges in Harvesting Employee Information Compliance Land Mines in a Somewhat Tranquil Regulatory Environment
| Facilitating a Financially Resilient Workforce Strategies for the De-accumulation of Defined Contribution Assets Role of Ethics and Leadership in Thwarting Plan Fraud and Abuse ERISA Compliance and Administration Issues
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Course materials available in Members Only.
Exam Application Procedures
There is a nonrefundable filing fee of $125 per track, or $195 for the combined course, payable to the International Society. CEBS graduates and GBA, RPA and CMS designees who are Society members may submit a Fellowship exam 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.