Career Details

Certified Benefits Professional

Description

Obtaining the CBP designation is beneficial for human resources professionals who design, administer and communicate their organization's employee benefits programs. In addition, the CBP will equip HR professionals with the knowledge to provide strategic considerations for evaluating and implementing company programs that meet both company and employee needs. This includes overseeing programs and initiatives that satisfy cost considerations and offer competitive advantages for the attraction, motivation and retention of employees within a total rewards framework.

Certifying Organization

WorldatWork

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Supply Chain Professional

Certifying Organization

American Society of Transportation and Logistics

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified International Trade Documentation Specialist

Certifying Organization

International Trade Certification

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Transportation Broker

Certifying Organization

Transportation Intermediaries Association

Type

A - Core

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