There’s so much to gain when you earn your Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation! Recently, we asked recent graduates about their experience with the CEBS® program and their professional development. This cohort study consisted of 210 individuals from the United States and Canada.
Here’s a snapshot of how earning the CEBS designation has transformed those benefits professionals’ careers and helped them reach their aspirations.
Gain New Skills and Respect From Colleagues
A whopping 94% of CEBS designation holders report that having their CEBS designation expanded their skills and knowledge, which helped them do their job better. Additionally, 86% report that having their CEBS designation earned them respect from their colleagues.
Earn Promotions and Salary Increases
Two in three CEBS designation holders report that earning their CEBS designation helped them get a promotion or a job, and over half of respondents said their CEBS designation helped them get a raise or a bonus!
Make an Impact at Your Organization
Eighty-four percent of the survey respondents said having their CEBS designation gave them the knowledge to make or recommend plan design improvements for their employer. Four in five said having their CEBS designation qualified them for additional roles and responsibilities.
Achieve Personal Satisfaction
The majority of CEBS designation holders, 97%, report that earning their CEBS designation gave them personal satisfaction. Three in five said the designation helped them build their network within the benefits industry.
Are you ready to invest in yourself? The CEBS designation benefits you! Please click here to learn more about the designation and consider joining an Online Study Group With Instructor Support to engage with other benefits professionals as you learn. CEBS staff periodically host informational webinars about the CEBS courses, convenient online access and case study applications.
