Introducing the New NASW CE Institute: Continuing Education Made Easier

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Continuing education plays an important role in helping social workers maintain their licenses, strengthen their skills, and stay informed as the profession evolves. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore a new area of practice, or fulfill your continuing education requirements, NASW is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities that support your professional growth.

That's why we're excited to introduce the updated NASW CE Institute.

With a refreshed look, improved navigation, and access to more than 1,000 courses and webinars, the updated CE Institute makes it easier to find continuing education designed specifically for social workers. The enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to providing members with valuable resources that are accessible, relevant, and easy to use.

What's New?

The updated CE Institute has been redesigned to make it easier to browse available courses, discover new learning opportunities, and access the continuing education you need.

A Refreshed Experience

The CE Institute's modern, streamlined design makes exploring available courses and webinars more intuitive. Whether you're searching for a specific topic or simply browsing what's available, the updated experience helps you get where you want to go more quickly.

Improved Navigation

Finding the right continuing education should be simple. The updated CE Institute includes improved navigation to help you explore courses by topic, practice area, and professional interest, making it easier to discover content that supports your goals. The mobile experience has also been refined, making it easier to browse courses, view content, and continue learning on the go from your phone.

More Than 1,000 Courses and Webinars

The CE Institute includes a growing library of more than 1,000 continuing education courses and webinars covering a broad range of social work topics. From ethics and clinical practice to leadership, advocacy, and emerging issues affecting the profession, you'll find learning opportunities designed to help you stay current throughout your career. With both live and on-demand options available, you can learn at a time that best fits your schedule.

Continuing Education Designed for Social Workers

Every course in the CE Institute is developed with the needs of social workers in mind. Whether you're early in your career or have years of experience, you'll find continuing education that supports your professional development and helps you meet your learning objectives.

The CE Institute offers opportunities to:

  • Earn continuing education credits for licensure renewal.
  • Explore new and emerging areas of social work practice.
  • Stay informed about current research, trends, and best practices.
  • Build knowledge and skills that support your work with clients and communities.

An Exclusive Benefit of NASW Membership

The CE Institute is one of the many ways NASW membership supports your career.

NASW members receive exclusive discounts on continuing education courses and webinars, helping make professional development more affordable while providing access to trusted educational content created for the social work profession.

Combined with advocacy, professional resources, networking opportunities, practice support, and other valuable member benefits, the CE Institute is another way NASW invests in the success of social workers throughout their careers.

Continue Learning. Continue Growing.

At NASW, we're committed to providing social workers with the resources they need to succeed today and prepare for tomorrow.

The updated CE Institute reflects that commitment by offering a modern learning experience, an expansive library of continuing education opportunities, and exclusive member savings, all designed to help you continue growing as a professional. Whether you're looking for your next webinar, preparing for license renewal, or exploring a new specialty, the updated NASW CE Institute is here to support your journey.

We invite you to explore the updated NASW CE Institute today and discover your next continuing education opportunity.


Social Work Online CE Institute


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NASW offers hundreds of continuing education courses on a variety of topics that social workers need to understand.

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CE Tracker

Confidently track your licensing renewal requirements with CE Tracker, the online tool that tells you exactly what you need to renew your license and tracks your progress along the way.

Learn more about CE Tracker


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The NASW Office of Ethics and Professional Review (OEPR) provides programming and resources to educate NASW members and the profession on the NASW Code of Ethics. OEPR also provides free ethics consultations to members of the Association and administers NASW’s professional review process.

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NASW Research Library

Find resources that support your social work practice.

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CE Approval Program

NASW helps organizations promote continuing education programs that meet our rigorous criteria.

Learn about the CE Approval Program