Expand Your Growth and Amplify Your Impact in Social Work
At YIPA, we believe continuing education is about more than meeting requirements-it's about empowering social workers to create positive change. Our education courses for social workers boost your knowledge, skills and confidence to help you gain true competency in your work.
Grow with Confidence, Serve with Impact
Accessible and Relevant
Pursuing LCSW continuing education hours is easy through your own Learning Management System (LMS) and directly aligns with your practice needs.
Theory to Practice
Each learning opportunity connects with real-world application, so you can immediately apply knowledge and develop your skills within your community.
Practical Tools
You'll gain strategies and resources that support professional growth while elevating the quality of support to young people and their caregivers.
Fresh Perspectives
Our learning courses inspire new ways of thinking, giving you insights that strengthen both your confidence and your impact.
Flexible, High-Quality Learning for Busy Professionals
We know your time is valuable. That's why our continuing education online courses for social workers are built with flexibility in mind. Choose live or on-demand sessions and learn at your own pace without sacrificing quality. Our courses deliver:
- Practical techniques you can apply right away.
- Real-world examples that bring learning to life.
- Topics ranging from trauma-informed care and cultural competency to ethics and client advocacy, and more.
With breadth and depth, it's easy to earn the continuing education hours you need to remain licensed and develop your professional competence. We encourage you to check with your licensing board if you are uncertain whether our courses meet their requirements. We have learned over the years that most do.
Helping You Lead with Knowledge and Purpose
YIPA's mission is to support social workers with learning opportunities that elevates practice and promotes positive outcomes. We recognize the critical role you play in supporting individuals and communities, and we're here to help you stay informed, inspired, and competent in your work. Whether you need a few hours of continuing education for social workers, are pursuing LCSW continuing education, or preparing an annual development plan, our comprehensive courses can be your source. We make each learning experience strengthen your capability to lead and serve with confidence.
Contact us today to start your learning and discover how our youth worker expert-led courses can help.
FAQs:
Q: How many CE hours are required, and how are they tracked?
The number of continuing education hours for social workers depends on your licensing requirements. YIPA makes tracking easy by recording your completed courses in your personal LMS.
Q: Which YIPA trainings count toward continuing education credit?
Many of our continuing education courses for social workers qualify for professional credit, including live and on-demand learning options. We offer relevant training aligned with licensing standards in various states. We encourage you to check with your licensing board if you are uncertain whether our courses meet their requirements.
Q: Are YIPA courses accredited or approved by licensing boards?
No. Courses are not preapproved, yet nearly all social work boards accept YIPA trainings for CE hours. YIPA courses meet high-quality standards and are developed to align with requirements for continuing education online courses for social workers. Our training content is designed to fulfill professional board expectations, making it a trusted choice for credit-worthy learning. Check with your licensing board if you are uncertain whether our courses meet their requirements.
Q: How do I enroll and access these courses?
Enrolling in YIPA's continuing education online courses for social workers is straightforward. Simply sign up to be a member to gain access to your individualized LMS, select your courses, and begin learning instantly.
Q: How are learning hours documented upon course completion?
Upon finishing a course, YIPA automatically records your course completions for social workers to track in their LMS. You can download or print certificates as proof of completion. We provide a clean PDF handout that includes information most boards require, which makes it really easy to submit to your board.