Unsure of where to start looking for Michigan approved Continuing Education (CE) courses? You've come to the right place! Below you will find a variety of NASW-sponsored live webinars, workshops, on-demand coursework, and more. All NASW-Michigan CE courses also quality for MCBAP credits.

If you have questions about CEs in Michigan, visit our CE FAQs webpage.

Workshops and Webinars

Michigan Social Work CE Collaborative

Formed together with the NASW-Michigan Chapter, the Michigan Social Work CE Collaborative ensures that all CE programs offered to Michigan's licensed social workers meet practice needs. Looking for a specific type of course? Click the links below to narrow down your search:

• Format: Live webinars/in-person courses
• Format: Alternative learning courses (on-demand, etc.)
• Subject: Ethics
• Subject: Human Trafficking
• Subject: Pain & Symptom Management
• Subject: Implicit Bias**

**In Michigan, fully licensed social workers need to complete 3 hours of Implicit Bias training every renewal period. Implicit Bias trainings can be counted towards both the CE and Implicit Bias requirements.

NASW-Michigan: CE courses

Regional continuing education programming, networking events, student initiatives, advocacy and political opportunities, and NASW-Michigan Chapter workshops.

NASW-Michigan: Lunch & Learn Webinars

We are excited to offer members FREE 1-hour online social work CE workshops. These webinars take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 PM – 1:00pm.

NASW National: Specialty Practice Sections

The NASW Specialty Practice Sections provide social workers with the latest trends, treatment strategies, policies, and information on social work issues. Choose from the eleven Specialty Practice Sections, and let the power of your NASW membership work for you.

Certificate Programs

NASW-Michigan: Core Supervision

Due to the high demand across the state, NASW Michigan has developed a comprehensive, ethically-based training that will prepare you to step into the role of supervisor and mentor for social workers who have obtained their limited license and are beginning their social work careers. Highly recommended for those looking to become a supervisor!

NASW-Michigan: Beyond Affirming Care

There are an estimated 3 million people in the United States who identify as transgender. This certificate program will educate mental health professionals on the social determinants of health of the transgender community and how to provide ethical, culturally competent, and medically accurate clinical services.

Networking Events and Conferences

NASW-Michigan: Regional Networking Opportunities

Connect with social workers in your geographic area by connecting with our 11 regional Facebook groups. Beyond CE courses, you can also discover regional events, job opportunities, and more in your area!

NASW-Michigan: Conferences

Join together with hundreds of social justice advocates from around Michigan for the some of the largest annual gatherings of social workers in the state!

NASW National: Conferences held by other NASW chapters

Just miss our conference? Or do you want even more? In the State of Michigan, CEs earned from any chapter of NASW are acceptable for your license renewal! Many of these conferences are now being held virtually, so we encourage you to take a look no matter where you live.

On-Demand Courses

NASW National: NASW-MI Online Recorded CEs

Enjoy an array of on-demand, accessible, affordable, innovative, and relevant workshops produced by your Michigan Chapter that will enhance your social work practice. Discounts for NASW members!

NTI School-Based Mental Health Professionals Training

The School-based Mental Health Professionals Training developed by the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), provides the foundational knowledge, values, and skills that school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and school-based therapists need to effectively support the mental health and well-being of children experiencing foster care, adoption, kinship care and/or significant separation and loss of birth family, community, and culture. Core competencies include understanding and addressing the complex and often nuanced mental health needs of children who have experienced significant losses and/or trauma.

NASW National: Social Work Online CEC Institute

Use this online tool to explore education and training beyond degree status. Take these courses on your own time and at your own pace. All courses through NASW national's CEC Institute are are acceptable for your license renewal in Michigan.

US Department of Health and Human Services: SOAR Online

Select courses approved for social work CEs through the SOAR Online program are available for FREE! Follow all instructions on the SOAR Online webpage to earn your free CEs. Please make sure to confirm that the course you take is accredited for social work CEs, as not all of them are.

Other Alternative Learning Opportunities

Virtual Book Club

Our Chapter Virtual Book Club allows you to earn up to 18 CEs per year from the comfort of your own home. The book club connects virtually to discuss relevant books for social workers.