CEBS.The New

Four Letters That Make a Statement—Past, Present, Future.

A J O I N T P R O G R A M O F

Are you ready to see where earning the CEBS designation can take you?The curriculum is focused, applicable. The delivery is engaging. You’ll find a new five-course curriculum, new study materials and new online access. Your path, your time line—CEBS is designed to flex with you.

Boost your knowledgeThe new CEBS delivers the knowledge you need with curriculum developed by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as flexible learning options and application components to help you put what you learn into action.

Unlock your potentialYou’re not satisfied with just getting the work done; you want to make a difference. Earning your CEBS designation shows you have what it takes to succeed and provides the fuel you need to move to the next level.

Welcome to the communityMeet the “in crowd” of employee benefits industry leaders— others who think like you and speak your language. CEBS is your door opener, your strong first impression, your connection maker.

Check out the new curriculum at www.cebs.org.

GBA 1 GBA 2 GBA/RPA 3 RPA 2 RPA 1

Employee Benefits: The Environment

Changing Dynamics of the U.S. Health Care System

ERISA Regulatory Framework

Retirement Plan Investing Private Retirement Plans: Background and Context

Managing Employee Benefits Risks

Rating and Premium Setting Federal Taxation of Employee Benefits

Balancing Risk and Return Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Structures

Group Health Plan Structures Controlling Risk Factors Plan Documentation Requirements

Portfolio Management Issues

Alternate Defined Benefit Approaches

Consumer-Directed Health Plans

Designing Cost-Effective Health Provider Networks

Cybersecurity and Privacy Concerns

Investment Managers and Plan Intermediaries

Overview of Defined Contribution Plan Structures

Dental, Vision and Hearing Care Benefits

Participant Response to Health Plan Pricing

Overseeing and Managing Plan Audits

Active and Passive Investment Strategies

Profit-Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans

Prescription Drug Plans Initiatives in Health Care Quality Improvement

Issues in Vendor Management—Retirement

Insights From Behavioral Finance

Foundations of 401(k) Plans

Behavioral Health Care Benefits

Self-Funding by Small Employers

Analytics and Vendor Management—Health

Target-Date and Lifecycle Funds

Defined Contribution Practice Issues

Workplace Wellness Programs

Private Health Insurance Exchanges

Impact of Financial Product Innovation on Retirement Plans

Hybrid Retirement Plan Approaches

Special Purpose Plan Use

Section 125 Plans Part 1

Patient-Centered Medical Homes

ERISA in Practice— Key Issues

Plan Sponsor Administrative Responsibilities

Small Employer Retirement Plan Alternatives

Section 125 Plans Part 2

Disability Income Programs Social Insurance Participant Services Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): Various Types and Multiple Uses

Health Care Regulation Long-Term Care Insurance Health Care Coverage in Retirement

Fiduciary Oversight and Plan Governance

Executive Retirement Arrangements

Health-Related Evaluation Methods

Life Insurance Concepts and Policy Options

Global Employee Benefits Distribution Planning and Wealth Management

Stock Compensation Plans

CEBS Courses—Topic Structure

Strategic Bene�ts Management

GBA 1Directing Bene�tsPrograms Part 1

GBA 2Directing Bene�tsPrograms Part 2

RPA 2Directing Retirement

Plans Part 2

RPA 1Directing Retirement

Plans Part 1

GBA Designation

RPA DesignationCEBS Designation

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