Studying is essential for Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) success. You’ll read the Study Guide and the corresponding Assigned Reading in the textbook for your course, one module at a time. Some learners take notes; others underline and highlight content they would like to remember. You’ll review what you’ve read multiple times, not just to attain a passing score on your CEBS exam, but to acquire the knowledge and skills to excel as a benefits professional.
Many people wonder how they should plan their study schedule. We recently surveyed Online Study Group With Instructor Support students to see when they prefer to study for a course in the CEBS designation. Below is a summary of their study habits.
When do you usually study for your CEBS course?
- “I’m an early bird. I study first thing in the morning when I’m alert,” report 11% of learners.
- “I lunch and learn. I prefer a sunny midday study session,” report 4% of learners.
- “I’m a night owl. I hit the books in the evening,” report 33% of learners.
- “I study over the weekend. The slower pace of life helps me carve out time for learning,” report 30% of learners.
- “I freestyle my study schedule. As life changes, so does my routine,” report 22% of learners.
Most CEBS learners report studying in the evening, followed by the weekend. Many people take a flexible approach, adjusting their study routine with their lives.
Since CEBS is a self-study program, you’re able to learn whenever it’s best for you. You might find it helpful to plan study time on a weekly basis and even block out several study sessions on your calendar. Plan to study when you have free time and are likely to feel alert and focused. Every study session will help you spring forward, advancing toward exam success and your professional development.
