C. A. A. S. designation

This distance learning program leads to the title of Conseiller agréé en avantages sociaux (C.A.A.S.), a professional designation similar to the North American title of Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (C.E.B.S.).

PROGRAM

This professional development program, which is a part-time program, consists of the following ten courses and totals 30 university credits (900 PDUs):

• Programmes gouvernementaux de prestations
• Principes fondamentaux des régimes d’assurance collective
• Application des régimes d’assurance collective
• Régimes de retraite et mécanismes de revenu de retraite
• Fondements de la rémunération
• Rémunération des cadres
• Gestion de l’actif
• Gestion stratégique: ressources humaines et rémunération globale
• Économie de la santé
• Introduction à la planification financière personnelle

In addition, certain blocks of courses in the program lead to three professional certifications issued by the Chambre de la sécurité financière, namely:

• In group insurance (courses ASR-1110, ASR-2110 and ECN-1100) (only available in French) - Application form
• In pension plans (courses ASR-1100, ASR-1120 and GSF-2110) (only available in French) - Application form
• In compensation and strategic human resources management (courses MNG-1110, MNG-2120 and MNG-3102) (only available in French) - Application form

The fee payment form (only available in French) must be attached to the application form.

Obtention of the professional designation

You have followed the courses from the programme Assurances et rentes collectives from University of Laval or you hold the designation CEBS( educational pathway of 8 courses)?

Download this form (only available in French) to obtain right of use Conseiller agréé en avantages sociaux (C.A.A.S). The fee payment form (only available in French) must be attached to the application form

Admission requirements and registration procedure 

The admission requirements, registration procedure and course availability are determined by Université Laval. Generally, candidates must hold a diploma of collegial studies (D.E.C.) and have relevant experience.

SPONSORS

For more information about the certificate in group insurance and annuities, please contact the department of professional development and quality of practices at 514-282-5777 extension 2276, or toll-free at 1-800-361-9989, or contact Université Laval.