E-Learning CE Credits/Recertification

State Licensing and Other Professional Education Credit Information

The International Foundation's e-learning courses can be used to meet licensing and other continuing professional education requirements. While the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans does not issue CEUs, most state boards that oversee the licensure of professionals or organizations requiring recertification credit for professional designations will accept International Foundation programs and courses for their continuing education requirements. IFEBP’s procedures for course development, retention of records, and length of class hours are in compliance with most mandated professional continuing education regulations.

It is important to note that credit hours and filing procedures vary by discipline and from state-to-state. The following information is provided to give you a basic understanding of the continuing education credit available for completing an e-learning course. Please contact the International Foundation’s Continuing Education Department if you have any questions.

Insurance Producers

The International Foundation is in the process of seeking approval of the e-learning courses in all insurance states. View approved course credit hours and information on pending applications for each state by selecting the appropriate state below. This information will be updated as it becomes available.

CPAs

At the present time, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of group-live programs only. Therefore, credit cannot be earned for self-study programs, including the e-learning courses.

Attorneys

Credit is contingent upon whether the state granting credit accepts self-study courses. The e-learning courses have not been submitted for pre-approval to any CLE state. Attorneys generally are more successful in receiving CLE credit if they apply for credit on an individual basis and explain how the content of the particular course relates to their practice of law. For assistance contact the International Foundation’s Continuing Education Department.

Certified Financial Planners

Effective January 1, 2006, CE taken by CFP certificants to meet the renewal requirement must be taken from CE sponsors who are registered with CFP Board. The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is a registered CE sponsor with the CFP Board and has been assigned Sponsor ID# 286. The only programs that must be pre-approved by the CFP Board are programs that meet CFP Board’s two-hour Code of Ethics and/or Practice Standards requirement. Even though the e-learning courses have not been pre-approved by the CFP Board, it still may be possible to earn credit. The CFP certificant is responsible for determining whether a course meets CFP Board requirements and is qualified for CE credit. Certificants may call or write CFP Board to verify acceptance.

Enrolled Actuaries

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is an accepted sponsor under Section 20, CFR Part 901(g)(2)(iii) of the final Rules and Regulations governing those enrolled to perform actuarial services under ERISA. It is the actuary’s responsibility to identify “core” and “non-core” credit hours.