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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
The ISCEBS Continuing Education Course/Examination is 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 course/examination 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.
Society Fellowship 
Fellowship status is awarded to CEBS graduate members who pass a continuing education update examination once every two years. 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 700 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
2009 CBT testing window is Monday, April 20 through Tuesday, June 30.
The US Continuing Education course and examination 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. The two hour examination contains a maximum of 100 multiple choice questions and is administered via computer at locations throughout the United States and Canada during the testing window. View the list of the examination sites for US Continuing Education Courses.
Beginning in 2009, examinations will be auto-scored -- individuals will receive a pass/not-passed grade immediately after completing the exam.
Continuing Education Examination Application
| Topics for 2009 |
- Reassessing Retirement Plan Designs
- Exploring Latest Thinking and Initiatives in Health Care
- Invigorating Today's Compensation Programs
- Protecting the Organization Through Sound HR Practices
- Managing and Leveraging Workforce Performance and Knowledge
- Framing Issues of Ethics in Human Resources
- Concentrating on Compensation and Benefits Compliance Requirements
- Compensation and Employee Benefits Legislative and Regulatory Update
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 $195 for the computer-based examination 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 a listing of all testing centers and telephone numbers together with instructions for making, canceling and rescheduling a test appointment.
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 3, 2009, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Canadian Continuing Education course and examination 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.
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 close of the testing period.
Continuing Education Examination Application.
| Course Topics for 2009 |
- Canada's Performance Benchmarked Against That of the Best Countries in the World
- Future of Pensions and Health Care in a Rapidly Changing World
- Legislative Update
- The Role of Total Rewards Management
- Benefits Plans Management in a Competitive Labour Market
- Attitudes and Issues Impacting Retirement Plan Sponsors and Members
- Creating the Right Outcomes Through the HR Function
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 $195 for the examination. 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
ISCEBS recommends 30 credit hours in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. 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.
The 2009 continuing education course has been awarded 45 professional development units (PDUs) by the Chambre de la Securite Financiere in Quebec.
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.