Earn Your Certified Medical Benefits Specialist (CMBS) Credential
Enhance your personal brand with on-demand lessons and real-world strategies designed for HR, finance, and benefits professionals.
Who This is For
HR & Benefits Leaders
Cut costs. Keep control. Deliver better outcomes.
Brokers & Consultants
Practical medical benefits training that wins and retains clients.
Third-Party Administrators
Deliver stronger medical oversight to your groups.
Pharmacists
Go beyond dispensing. Understand the business side.
What You’ll Get
100+ video lessons
Certified Medical Benefits Specialist (CMBS)
Workbooks & training guide
Industry-specific reports
Real-world case studies
Learn at your pace, from anywhere
See Why Hundreds Trust this PBM Training
PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy
InterWest Insurance Services, LLC
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
German American Insurance
“I have thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the PBM training. As you can see below by my signature, I have other designations. I can honestly say this was, by far, the most challenging certification course I’ve taken. I know I still have much more to learn, but this class has set me in the right direction.”
CVS Health
“I can’t express enough how invaluable your class was for me.”
Workforce Benefit Solutions
Real Skills. Your Schedule. No Long-Term Obligation.
Individual Certification
$2750
- On-demand video lessons
- Downloadable workbooks
- Comprehensive training guide
- Real-world industry reports
- Certificate of Completion
- Free updates year round
- Self-paced format
Team Certification
$4500
- 2 registrations ($1000 savings)
- On-demand video lessons
- Downloadable workbooks
- Comprehensive training guide
- Real-world industry reports
- Certificate of Completion
- Free updates year round
FAQs
The Certified Medical Benefit Specialist (CMBS) program is a self-paced, on-demand training designed for HR, finance, and benefits professionals who manage self-funded health plans. It delivers clear, practical instruction on medical benefit strategy, cost control, compliance, vendor oversight, and risk management—empowering professionals to make informed, fiduciary-minded decisions.
Yes, upon achieving a course grade of 85% or better, you earn CMBS®.
You have twelve months to complete the program.
Yes, up to 20 credit hours for L&H, HRCI, SHRM, CME, and ACPE.
Yes, for every two enrollees you save $1000.
You would purchase three licenses at the team rate and one at the individual rate. It might be beneficial to purchase four two seat licenses ($4000 discount) in this case.
There are 8 courses in total not including the final exam and capstone.
Understanding the U.S. Medical Benefits Landscape
Plan Design Strategies for Medical Benefits
Medical Claims Adjudication and Reimbursement
Provider Networks and Contracting Essentials
Utilization Management and Care Navigation
Medical Data Analytics and Reporting
Stop-Loss Insurance and Risk Mitigation
Governance, Fiduciary Duty, and Compliance
You have 12 months to complete the entire program, yet it can be completed successfully in as little as three months. Feel free to download the syllabus here.