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
2020 testing window is April 15 thorugh 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 2020
Health Care and Other Programs |
Retirement and Other Programs |
- Digital Health Effects on Care and Benefits
- Balancing Costs in Healthcare Spending
- Mitigating Ethical Exposures: Transparency, Audits, and Other Approaches
- Latest Regulatory and Compliance Update
- Conforming Insurance and Workplace Policies to Cannabis Legislation
| - Alternate Assets to Enhance DC Performance
- Integrating Financial Wellness with Retirement Planning
- Behavioral Finance Considerations in Plan Management
- Continuing Controversy in Applying Fiduciary and Ethical Best Practices
- Assessing Active and Passive Investment Strategies
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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.