Category: Continuing Education
Practical, affordable continuing education for social workers. Explore ASWB-approved CE courses that strengthen real-world practice and help you meet license renewal requirements.
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You Have Bias. Now What?
Read more: You Have Bias. Now What?Excerpted from SWTP CEU’s Recognizing and Managing Bias 4.5 CE course.) You’re reviewing your case notes from this week. One client—a Black woman in her 30s—you described as “guarded” and “resistant to engaging in treatment.” Another client—a white woman, same age, similar presentation—you described as “appropriately cautious” and “taking time to build trust.” Same behavior.…
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Immigration Status on Intake Forms: What Social Workers Need to Know
Read more: Immigration Status on Intake Forms: What Social Workers Need to KnowAdapted from the SWTP CEUs course, Immigration Status & Social Work Practice. Your intake form has a dropdown menu labeled “Citizenship Status” with options: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Visa, Student Visa, Other, Prefer Not to Answer. The field is marked with a red asterisk—required. You can’t move forward in the electronic health record without…
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West Coast Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Read more: West Coast Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)Last updated: November 2025 Planning your continuing education across multiple states gets complicated fast. California wants 36 hours every two years. Hawaii stretches to 45 hours over three years. Alaska throws in Alaska Native cultural competency requirements. And each state has its own specific mandates for ethics, suicide prevention, or telehealth training. You’ll find the…
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Best CE Deals for Social Workers Right Now
Read more: Best CE Deals for Social Workers Right NowContinuing education doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With several states tightening CE requirements — and California preparing for changes — social workers are looking for CE options that are affordable, ACE-approved, and easy to complete on their own schedule. Below are the strongest CEU deals available right now, with a clear look at…
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What Is SWTP CEUs? Affordable, ACE-Approved Continuing Education for Social Workers
Read more: What Is SWTP CEUs? Affordable, ACE-Approved Continuing Education for Social WorkersIf you’ve landed here while searching for SWTP CEUs, you’re in the right place. SWTP CEUs is an ASWB ACE-approved provider (Provider #2486), offering affordable, self-paced continuing education for social workers nationwide. The site come courtesy of the team behind Social Work Test Prep (SWTP), trusted by tens of thousands of social workers since 2010.…
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Affordable Online CEs for Social Workers: How to Pick a Provider
Read more: Affordable Online CEs for Social Workers: How to Pick a ProviderContinuing education shouldn’t require a deep dent in your bank balance. You’re working too hard—the last thing you need is CE costs eating into your paycheck. But the CE marketplace is deliberately confusing. Some providers advertise “$10 courses!” then hit you with processing fees. Others offer “unlimited access” that expires before you’ve had time to…
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Free CE Courses for Social Workers
Read more: Free CE Courses for Social WorkersNavigating continuing-education requirements is challenging enough without overspending. You need CE courses that are high-quality, relevant to your practice, and, most importantly, approved by the ASWB or your state board. Below is a verified list of free CE courses for social workers — ASWB-approved or state-recognized — to help you earn credits toward renewal without…
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7 CE Topics Every New Supervisor Should Take (And Why)
Read more: 7 CE Topics Every New Supervisor Should Take (And Why)Stepping into supervision is one of the biggest transitions in a social worker’s career. It’s rewarding—and challenging. You’re now responsible not only for your own ethical practice but also for helping others build theirs. The right continuing education courses can make that shift more confident, informed, and sustainable. Here are seven CE topics that help…
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How Social Workers Integrate CBT with Social Justice Values
Read more: How Social Workers Integrate CBT with Social Justice ValuesAdapted from the SWTP CE course Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Social Workers. One of the most common questions social workers ask about CBT is whether it truly fits our profession’s values. If social work is rooted in social justice, how does a method focused on changing individual thoughts and behaviors help dismantle systemic oppression?…
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What Makes a Quality CE? Red Flags to Avoid
Read more: What Makes a Quality CE? Red Flags to AvoidNot all continuing education is created equal. For social workers, high-quality CEUs aren’t just about checking a box for license renewal—they’re about learning something that truly strengthens practice, aligns with our values, and supports ethical, evidence-based care. At SWTP CEUs, every course is built to meet the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing…