CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) CEBS Study Tips and Resources

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Christine Vazquez, CEBS

Three Tips to Study Smarter

Lists aren’t just for tasks you need to do.  They’re a great tool for taking inventory of your learning, too.  Here are some lists you can make for each module of your Study Guide to help yourself get ready for your CEBS® exam.

1. List three or four Key Terms from the module that are completely new to you or a bit challenging for you to grasp.  This will help you identify what you need to review the most.

2. List three or four important numbers from the module such as dates when legislative changes were enacted, law or code numbers, or threshold limits for contributions.

3. Write two or three questions you have about the module’s content.  Review the module and see if you can answer your questions.  If you need some clarification, ask a colleague or post your questions in the discussion forum of your CEBS Online Study Group to see what your instructor and classmates think.

Do you need guidance on your CEBS journey? Whether you’re about to take your first step or getting close to earning your designation, we’re here to help! For assistance with the U.S. curriculum, give us a call at (800) 449-2327, option 3, or email cebs@ifebp.org.  To learn more about the Canadian curriculum, contact us at (833) 886-3749 or cancebs@ifebp.org.

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

Director, CEBS Educational Services Favorite Foundation Product: The CEBS designation gives you a comprehensive understanding of group health and retirement plan design. It’s a career game changer that bolsters your knowledge and skills. The ISCEBS webcasts are also great–they feature cutting edge topics presented by industry experts to keep your knowledge current and even give you credit for staying CEBS Compliant! Benefits-related Topics that Interest Her Most: Behavioral finance, workplace wellness programs, and the future of work. We’re in an exciting time with many changes and the Foundation is a wonderful resource to keep abreast of what’s next. Personal Insight: Christine loves spending time with her daughter and being in nature. She’s also constantly working on fiber art or jewelry projects–she always has an embroidery hoop or a good book in her purse.

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