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IEA Announces CPDM Scholarship

CPDM Scholarship

IEA Announces CPDM Scholarship

Thinking of earning your CPDM designation? Concerned about financing your tuition? Consider applying for IEA’s
Fall 2020 CPDM scholarship.  IEA offers funding equal to tuition for one class ($599) for eligible candidates.

What Does “Eligible Candidate” mean?

  • Candidate is currently – or within the past 12 months – employed within the field of Absence Management
  • Candidate is not eligible for tuition reimbursement from an employer
  • Candidate has not received this scholarship in the past

What Does The Scholarship Cover?

The CPDM Scholarship covers the cost of tuition for ONE CPDM course for a single semester.  The value of the scholarship is
$599. Funding does not extend to required materials which must be purchased separately by the candidate.

About the CPDM Designation

The CPDM designation is the nation’s foremost professional development program for disability management. Created by
industry experts.  The curriculum is uniquely designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills you need to manage the
day-to-day challenges of health insurance, disability and absence management, and workers’ compensation. Armed with the
best possible tools in the industry, you can confidently and expertly implement an effective and cost efficient Integrated
Absence & Disability Management (IDAM) program for your organization.

The designation is awarded upon successful completion of three (3) courses:

CPDM1 Essentials in Disability and Absence Management
CPDM2 IDAM Tools and Concepts
CPDM3 Disability Management Implementation and Sustainability

All three courses are offered by IEA on a trimester basis (Spring, Summer, Fall) making it possible for candidates to earn the
designation in just one year.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

To apply for consideration please complete the application form and submit to us by September 16th, 2020.  The successful
candidate will be notified on September 18th, 2020. 
Complete the application form here.

When Does the Fall Semester Begin

The Fall semester begins the week of September 28th. CPDM1 – the first course in the series – starts October 1st from 11:30am
to 12:30pm PST.

About IEA

The Insurance Education Association serves the community by creating and delivering professional development and continuing
education in workers’ compensation, disability management and risk management.