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Course Descriptions
Advisement and Information
Course Schedule
Retirement Plan Management
(CEBS 4)
This course examines approaches to enhancing retiree financial security. The impact of various types of retirement planning structures and the importance of effectively managing retirement assets are discussed. The course focuses on investment principles in accumulating retirement wealth and the essentials of fiduciary oversight and plan governance by plan sponsors. The course explores the appropriate use of individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Keoghs, defined benefit structures and other types of retirement savings plans. Use of these retirement savings programs are examined both during the accumulation phase prior to retirement and during the distribution phase once retirement begins. Requirements mandated by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 also are included in the course. |
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Course No. |
N086543 |
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Course Fee |
$335 |
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Units |
3 CEUs |
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Dates |
Saturdays, August 2 - September 2, 2008
(6 meetings) |
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Times |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Length |
30 hours |
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Location |
CSULA Campus, Golden Eagle Room 219 |
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Instructor |
Steven Lebit, C.E.B.S., Human Resources, Supervisor at Southern California Water Company |
Human Resources and Compensation Management
(CEBS 8)
Today's competitive global world is extremely dependent on highly skilled and technologically adept workers. Employee benefits continue to be an integral part of the human resource and compensation management functions of an organization. The first part of the course provides an overview of human resource management, including a discussion of internal and external factors affecting supervision. The legal and managerial requirements that human resource and compensation decisions be made in a nondiscriminatory manner are examined, the processes for carrying out effective recruitment and retention are presented, and issues related to creating effective training and development programs and dependable performance assessment systems are emphasized. |
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Course No. |
N089547 |
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Course Fee |
$335 |
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Units |
3 CEUs |
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Dates |
Saturdays, October 25 - December 6, 2008
(6 meetings, no class 11/29) |
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Times |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Length |
30 hours |
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Location |
CSULA Campus, Golden Eagle Room 219 |
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Instructor |
Steven Lebit, C.E.B.S., Human Resources, Supervisor at Southern California Water Company |
Employee Benefits: Concepts and Health Care Benefits
(CEBS 1)
The coverage of health care benefits begins with a discussion of the environment of health care and health care plans, followed by health plan designs and cost-control techniques. An assignment is devoted to the managed care spectrum as well as one to the health care cost equation. Other assignments cover evaluating and selecting health and managed care plans, maintaining and improving employee health, medical benefits for retirees, and long-term care. Dental plans and specialized benefits-behavioral health, prescription drugs, vision, and hearing care plans-also are covered as is the timely topic of consumer-driven health plans, including health reimbursement accounts and health savings accounts. The course concludes with quality health care purchasing and vendor management, as well as fiduciary liability and ethical responsibility. |
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Course No. |
N091540 |
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Course Fee |
$335 |
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Units |
3 CEUs |
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Dates |
Saturdays, January 17 - February 28, 2009
(6 meetings, no class 2/21) |
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Times |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Length |
30 hours |
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Location |
CSULA Campus, Golden Eagle Room 219 |
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Instructor |
Steven Lebit, C.E.B.S., Human Resources, Supervisor at Southern California Water Company |
Employee Benefits: Design, Administration and Other Welfare Benefits
(CEBS 2)
Following coverage of the various forms of life insurance benefits provided through the employment relationship, GBA 2 examines a wide variety of other welfare benefits including: dependent care and family leave benefits; work/life benefits-such as financial planning, adoption assistance, legal services, and education assistance; and vacation and other time-off benefits. Two assignments deal with the important topic of flexible benefit plans and flexible spending accounts, and the course then covers various functions associated with welfare plans such as administration, funding, communication and taxation. One assignment is devoted to insuring and managing employee disabilities, and another to the timely topic of benefits technology and information management. The course concludes with assignments on workers' compensation and multiemployer plans. |
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Course No. |
N093541 |
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Course Fee |
$335 |
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Units |
3 CEUs |
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Dates |
Saturdays, April 18 - May 23, 2009
(6 meetings) |
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Times |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Length |
30 hours |
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Location |
CSULA Campus, Golden Eagle Room 219 |
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Instructor |
Steven Lebit, C.E.B.S., Human Resources, Supervisor at Southern California Water Company |
Textbook Information
To order the textbook and study manual, go to http://www.ifebp.org/CEBSDesignation or call (888) 334-3327. Allow ten business days for processing orders and delivery time.
Advisement and Information
If you would like to register for these courses,
Contact Alice Gutierrez
Coordinator of Professional Development
Division of Extended Education
(323) 343-4916
Email: agutier@cslanet.calstatela.edu
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