August. What? Where has the summer gone? I’m sure you’ll agree that it has flown by and now we are staring squarely at September and the start of all things fall. School for the kids. Packing up the shorts until next year. If you’re like me, you still have a list of things you are determined to accomplish before the end of the year sneaks up . . . Enter, CEBS. I’m working toward earning my designation and, with the upcoming start of fall, it seems like the natural time to enroll in my next course. Timing works out great because the new courses are rolling out as I type this blog—Study materials are now available for the new GBA 1, GBA 2, GBA/RPA 3 and RPA 1 courses.

I’m ready to start studying for my next CEBS course with the new curriculum. I’m especially excited about these added components:

  • Online 24/7 study guide access fits my busy schedule
  • Practice exam online with immediate results so I know just which areas I need to work harder on learning
  • Case studies to help me put the principles into action and see results right away
  • 12-week instructor-led online classes to keep me on track.

Each of these is helping to set me up for success. It also helps to know that with the new requirements, I’m even closer to adding CEBS behind my name!

[Need a little push to stay on track or the security of expert and peer support? Instructor-led onli​ne classes for the new curriculum begin soon! Guided classes provide access to an instructor, a structured time frame and peer interaction.]

So, while we never want the summer to end, look forward to being able to get started in a new course and move closer to earning your designation. Don’t try to do it alone—Lean on the rest of us who are working toward the same goal. Check out the CEBS Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages and get and give support along the way.


Rachel Oliver
Marketing Specialist, CEBS at the International Foundation

Rachel Oliver

Marketing Specialist for CEBS at the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans

2 thoughts on “The New CEBS: It’s Here and I’m All In

  1. Donna Malliett, CEBS

    I’m in, too! Taking GBA/RPA 3 for Fellow credit. Also formed a study group with two of my Northern California ISCEBS Chapter peers so we can fight procrastination together!

  2. Lynn Hills

    I’m in also – GBA/RPA 3 – your study group would be perfect for me but in Western Mass – To help fight procrastination-

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