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ISCEBS 18700 W. Bluemound Rd P.O. Box 209 Brookfield, WI 53008-0209 Phone: (262) 786-8771 Fax: (262) 786-8650 iscebs@iscebs.org |
C.E. Courses/Exams
ISCEBS Fellows | U.S.
Exam Sites | Canadian Exam Sites | Course Materials
Exam Application (pdf) | Online Exam Application | CPE Credit for U.S. | CPE Credit for Canada
Continuing Education —Evolving to Meet Your Needs
Based on member requests and feedback, the Society is pleased to introduce some exciting new changes to the 2010 Continuing Education course, making it even more relevant and focused on your professional development needs.
What's New for 2010
Do you specialize in just one area? Short on time and training dollars? The course and exam are now separated into two distinct tracks – health care benefits and retirement. You can choose the one that best represents your specialty or interest – or take them both for the complete experience. Dividing the course gives you more flexibility in how you spend your professional development time – and budget. The tentative list of course subjects is available below.
For CEBS graduates, Fellowship will be granted for one year for each track, or two years for both tracks.
The ISCEBS Continuing Education Courses/Examinations are available to all CEBS, GBA, RPA and CMS designees who are members of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists. It is developed to keep Society members at the forefront of new developments and trends in the benefits field. Society members can elect to receive the continuing education materials as part of their membership dues. (Fellowship status is reserved for CEBS graduates.)
Additional Fellowship Options!
In addition to the annual continuing education courses/examinations for the U.S. and Canada, Society members have other ways to qualify for fellowship status. CEBS graduate members will be awarded two-year fellowship status for each CEBS course completed, provided it was not used toward earning the CEBS designation.
U.S. members who take courses from the Canadian CEBS program or Canadians who take U.S. courses will be able to use them to qualify for fellowship.
For more details and a listing of CEBS courses that qualify for Fellow status, click here.
One year of Fellowship status is awarded to CEBS graduate members who pass one track of the continuing education examination, or two years for both tracks. This special distinction recognizes members who are committed to continuing their professional development by broadening their knowledge in employee benefits, compensation and key related areas. Fellowship is an excellent way to be recognized within your company, the Society and the benefits community.
- Latest listing of approximately 500 members who have attained the Fellowship status
- Fellowship Logo - guidelines & logo artwork
- Fellowship Lapel Pin - Take pride in your educational accomplishment by showing off your Fellow status with the new logo lapel pin. Developed exclusively for Fellows, this sterling silver pin may only be displayed by Society members holding Fellow status. Order yours today - online or PDF.
- Other items, such as coasters, mugs and pens are available.
US ISCEBS Annual Continuing Education Course/Examination
2010 CBT testing window is Monday, April 19 through Saturday, July 31.
The US Continuing Education 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.
Taking the Exam
The examination is administered via computer at locations throughout the United States and Canada during the testing window. Learn more about finding the examination sites for US 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.
Continuing Education Examination Application
| Topics for 2010 |
Health Care and Other Programs |
Retirement and Other Programs |
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To request your course materials you can use the dues renewal form, or contact the Society at iscebs@iscebs.org, or by calling (262) 786-8771.
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. State licensing and professional credit information for the US continuing education course is available online. For further information, contact continuinged@ifebp.org.
Canadian ISCEBS Annual Continuing Education Course/Examination
Examination date - June 2, 2010, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Canadian Continuing Education courses/examinations are developed by Dalhousie University in Halifax 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. The Canadian examination is offered in the traditional paper and pencil format.
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.
Individuals taking the examination receive a pass/not-passed grade and a diagnostic evaluation of their continuing education proficiency. This confidential information is sent out approximately 30 days after the exam date.
Continuing Education Examination Application
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Health |
Retirement |
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To request your course materials you can use the dues renewal form, or contact the Society at iscebs@iscebs.org, or by calling (262) 786-8771.
Exam Application Procedures
There is nonrefundable fee of $125 per track, or $195 for both. The examination application and fee must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. CEBS graduates and GBA, RPA and CMS designees who are Society members may file a membership/continuing education examination application. After receipt of your application and fee, a confirmation letter is generated and mailed to you within three weeks. If you do not receive this confirmation, contact the Society office to check the status of your application.
Approximately ten days prior to the examination day, applicants receive an admission ticket to the exam site. This ticket must be presented to the exam proctor in order to be admitted to the exam room.
There can be no deviation from the scheduled day and hour set. In the remote contingency that it would be impossible to give an examination at the scheduled time, or that the examinee's completed examination was lost in transit (not returned), the International Society's liability is limited to a complete refund of the filing fee paid with respect to such examination.
An applicant who fails to appear for the examination forfeits the filing fee. (The filing fee is not refundable or transferable to another year or to another individual.)
Insurance CE Credit
Insurance producers from Alberta and Manitoba, please contact the Society for a certificate of completion. All other provinces accept the pass notice from Dalhousie University as the proof of credit earned.
Alberta
Group Benefits—15 Life/15 Accident & Sickness
Retirement—15 Life/15 Accident & Sickness
Manitoba
Group Benefits—15 Life and A&S hours
Retirement—15 Life and A&S hours
Other provinces use pass notice to self-report. We would recommend 15 credit hours per course/track.
The 2009 continuing education course was awarded 45 professional development units (PDUs) by the Chambre de la Securite Financiere in Quebec. The 2010 courses wil be submitted for approval.
Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO)
The 2009 course is accredited for 20 hours in the Management category. Please contact the Society for a certificate of completion.