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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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…
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Know the Signs: Types and Indicators of Child Abuse
Read more: Know the Signs: Types and Indicators of Child AbuseWhen you walk into the community center that Thursday morning, you immediately notice Keisha sitting alone in the corner. She’s twelve—usually lively and full of conversation—but today she seems smaller somehow. As you get closer, you see what looks like a healing cut on her lip and faint scratches on her forearms. “What happened, Keisha?”…
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Meeting the Moment: Ethics in a Digital Age
Read more: Meeting the Moment: Ethics in a Digital AgeTimes aren’t just changing—they’ve changed. Social work has shifted from paper files and office visits to encrypted portals, video calls, text messages, and AI-assisted documentation. A typical day might now include reviewing a midnight crisis text, running back-to-back telehealth sessions, and updating notes with predictive software. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about fundamentally different ways…
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Motivational Interviewing for Social Workers
Read more: Motivational Interviewing for Social WorkersMotivational Interviewing (MI) has become one of the most powerful ways social workers help clients move from ambivalence to action. Whether you’re supporting behavior change, addressing substance use, or improving engagement, MI’s collaborative, client-centered approach works across settings. In 2025, with growing attention on burnout and resistance, MI matters more than ever—for clients and for…