<p>Is anyone on here familiar with CEBS Certification? Long form it is called Certified Employee Benefit Specialist and I'm wondering about it's worth in the workplace and whether it is universally accepted and well-regarded throughout the US. A few managers at my fiance's workplace have it and speak of it highly.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>IF you are working in or would like to work in human resources employee benefits or compensation then yes, then taking the CEBS is very helpful . </p>
<p>But be aware that if you are going to have a long term career in HR the shift is going from specialist to generalist with more emphasis on strategic HR as HR people are acting more in the role of consultants and business partners. </p>
<p>If this is the field you are looking to go into you should also look into getting your PHR (professional human in resources) or SPHR (senior professional human in resources) certification</p>
<p>sybbie719:</p>
<p>Thanks, it is actually for my fiance (and for me...I enjoy learning about career opportunities), he works in benefits atm and is really enjoying it and is seriously considering obtaining a BA in Business Administration (he already has ~70 credits under his belt) in addition to the CEBS certification to help jump-start his professional career. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info regarding PHR and SPHR certification, they indeed would take longer to obtain, but appears to be broader in the scope of HR. It seems like they would take considerably longer to get (due to experience requirement at 'professional' level), but is worthwhile for him to consider and look into further. </p>
<p>Anyone else have opinions or experience working towards these certifications?</p>
<p>He can take the PHR exam as a student. Students and recent graduates who are within twelve months of graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program are welcome to take the PHR exam in the student/recent graduate category.</p>
<p>Students pay a reduced fee to take the exam, however he would not be fully certified until he put in the work experience. Students have five years from the time of taking and passing the exam to obtain two years of exempt-level HR work experience. Actually if he took the CEBS after the PHR, the he could use the CEBS toward recertification (as you need to receretify every 3 years and you could recertify through continued education)</p>
<p>He should also look into becoming a member of SHRM (society for Human Resource Management)</p>
<p>The PHR exam is administered through HRCI</p>