Become a Certified TMRS Benefit Administrator 
City administrators across Texas play a vital role in helping municipal employees understand and navigate their TMRS benefits. This year, TMRS is offering multiple opportunities statewide to participate in the City Certification. The course is a comprehensive, hands‑on training designed to build confidence, strengthen expertise, and equip city staff with the tools they need to support their employees effectively.

What You'll Learn
This course covers the essentials of administering TMRS benefits, learning both foundational and advanced concepts, including:

• How TMRS benefits are structured and administered
• Best practices for guiding employees through enrollment, service credit, retirement estimates, and MyTMRS
• Common issues and questions city staff encounter and how to resolve them quickly
• Key deadlines, reporting requirements, and city responsibilities
• Resources available to help correspondents provide consistent, accurate member support

Why Get Certified?
Completing the program and passing the certification exam earns attendees the title of Certified TMRS Benefit Administrator, a credential that demonstrates proficiency and a commitment to high‑quality service.

Certified TMRS Benefit Administrators gain:

• Greater confidence when assisting employees
• A clearer understanding of city responsibilities within the TMRS system
• Skills that help reduce errors, streamline processes, and improve employee experience

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for city administrators, payroll and HR staff, finance personnel, and anyone responsible for supporting employee retirement benefits.

Training Locations Across Texas
To make participation easier, TMRS is hosting sessions in multiple regions around the state. Each training includes instruction from TMRS Education staff, interactive learning, Q&A opportunities, and the certification exam.

Ready to Enroll?
Seats fill quickly, be sure to reserve yours early!