Earn your CEBS designation by successfully completing five required course exams. We recommend starting with GBA 1 or RPA 1 and work toward earning your Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) on your path to the full CEBS.
“CEBS is highly valued in the industry and provides you with great college credits.” “It is worth it and helps you learn a lot about different types of health benefits.” “Be very disciplined and set designated time aside each week to study.” “Helpful for those in the Employee Benefits area.”
Earning a CEBS certification takes approximately three years.
Examination Requirements
Each exam is a two-hour, 100 question, computer-administered exam; a pass grade is based on scoring approximately 70% on the examination.
The CEBS is a professional designation for professionals who administer employee benefits. CEBS candidates must take five courses, each with its own exam. The two main areas covered by the CEBS designation are group health and other benefit plans, and retirement benefits packages22
CEBS Salary
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $172,000 | $14,333 |
| 75th Percentile | $167,500 | $13,958 |
| Average | $160,000 | $13,333 |
| 25th Percentile | $152,500 | $12,708 |
Most benefits analyst jobs require at least a bachelor's degree as well as specialized human resources knowledge. Many employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant experience, as well as industry certification.
If you would like to be a compensation and benefits manager, you'll generally need a bachelor's or master's degree in business or HR and several years of experience in Human Resources. You will need a strong background in finance and statistical analysis, as these are critical when working with salary.
The benefits administrator position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.).
Q - Will my CEBS designation expire or be revoked? A - There is no revocation or expiration policy for non-compliance. It is intended to recognize and reward ongoing continuing education activities.
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