To become a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, you need to successfully complete eight courses and examinations.

The eight examinations cover:

• Health and Welfare
• Human Resources
• Compensation
• Other topics related to employee benefits

What is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist?

A Certified Employee Benefit Specialist is one who has achieved significant competence in employee benefits work, having passed a series of national examinations covering those disciplines essential to a comprehensive education in the design and administration of employee benefit plans.  The CEBS designation has been attained by more than 2,000 benefit practitioners.  CEBS graduates are recognized by their colleagues, clients, and employers as experts in the benefits field.

The Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) program provides intensive, college-level instruction in the design and operation of employee benefit plans.  The courses provide an excellent opportunity for practitioners to stay abreast of current practices and for other business professionals to satisfy continuing professional education requirements.  They also met requirements leading to the completion of the CEBS designation.  See curriculum

What is the Future of the Employee Benefits Field and the CEBS Program?

The employee benefits field has grown tremendously in recent years.  Benefits in many companies now consume approximately forty percent of total compensation.  Since managing these vast resources has become a tremendous responsibility, many employers are looking for CEBS graduates to fill positions in their benefits departments and are encouraging their present employees to enroll in the program and work toward certification.  It is predicted that there will be many future opportunities for qualified individuals.

Specialty Designations

To earn a specialty designation, candidates must complete the required courses within each track.  All of the specialty track courses may also be applied toward earning the CEBS designation.  See curriculum.

• Compensation Management Specialist (CMS)
• Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
• Retirement Plans Associate (RPA)