About Social Work CE Finder

1. Confirm accreditation for your state

The most widely accepted credential is ASWB ACE(Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education). Most state boards accept ASWB ACE providers. New York uses its own state approval system and does not accept ASWB ACE — check your board's website to confirm what's accepted before purchasing.

2. Understand the pricing model

CE providers typically charge in one of two ways:

• Per credit hour — you pay for each course individually. Good if you only need a few hours, or if you want to mix providers. Typical range: $6–$20/hour.
• Annual subscription— flat fee for unlimited access for a year. Good value if you're completing a full renewal cycle. Typical range: $56–$100/year.
• Hybrid — many providers offer both. If a provider has a subscription option, compare the per-hour rate vs. the annual cost to see which makes more sense for your renewal hours.

Example: If you need 30 hours and a provider charges $6/hour à la carte but $56/year unlimited, the annual plan costs less ($56 vs. $180). If you only need 6 ethics hours, à la carte may be cheaper.

3. Match the format to how you learn

CE providers offer different formats. The most common:

• Text-based (reading + quiz) — work at your own pace, no set schedule. Most flexible.
• Video — lecture-style, useful for complex clinical topics.
• Audio/podcast — good for commutes or multitasking.
• Live webinar — real-time with Q&A. Some boards require a portion of CEs to be live.

4. Check mandatory topic requirements

Most states require some CEs in specific topics — most commonly ethics. Some states also require hours in cultural competency, suicide prevention, domestic violence, or other areas. Make sure any provider you choose offers courses in your required topics. Our state pages list mandatory requirements for each license type.

5. Consider course range and quality

A subscription is only a good deal if there are enough relevant courses. Look for providers with broad topic libraries — trauma, clinical skills, ethics, cultural competency, supervision, and specialty areas relevant to your practice. Specialized social work providers (vs. general mental health platforms) tend to have content more directly applicable to social work licensing requirements.

6. Look for CE tracking and certificates

Most providers issue a certificate of completion for each course. Keep these on file — your state board may audit you. Some states require CE reporting through a designated platform. Check your state page for details.

What is Social Work CE Finder?

Social Work CE Finder is a free directory that helps licensed social workers locate continuing education providers relevant to their state and license type. We compile CE requirements from state licensing boards and list providers so you can compare options in one place.

This site does not provide legal or licensing advice. Always confirm requirements directly with your state licensing board.

Who operates this site?

Social Work CE Finder is operated by the same team behind SWTP CEUs. We built this directory as a neutral resource to help social workers find continuing education regardless of which provider they ultimately choose.

⭐ Pick

Providers marked ⭐ Pick have been selected based on editorial judgment — including course quality, range of topics, clarity of accreditation, and value for social workers. Pick placements are not paid.

Featured

Providers marked Featured reflect paid sponsorship arrangements. Featured providers must still hold recognized accreditation (ASWB ACE or equivalent) to be listed.

Contact

Questions or corrections? Email us at info@swcefinder.com. We update provider information regularly, but pricing may change — verify directly with providers before purchasing.