Continuing Education | University of Michigan School of Social Work

Offering professional development and lifelong learning opportunities that prepare social workers and other professionals for inclusive, evidence-informed practice.

Continuing education programs offered by the School of Social Work are approved through the Association of Social Work Board's Approved Continuing Education (ASWB ACE) program, which is accepted in these jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. For more information about our CE approval, please visit the CE policies page.

Programs with Open Registration

ASWB ACE approval indicates that this course or provider meets established standards for quality continuing education accepted for social work licensure.

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Social Work Continuing Education Certificate Programs

Certificate in Animal Assisted Interventions

Preparing human service professionals to engage animal partners in providing ethical and culturally responsive services to families, groups, and clients of all ages.

Certificate in Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices for Schools

The Certificate in Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS) is designed for K-12 school professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills around implementing trauma-informed practices in their school community.

Online Addictions Certificate Program

The Addictions Certificate Program is designed for direct clinical practitioners who deliver or plan to deliver behavioral healthcare services to addicted populations. Participants will gain assessment, intervention, and consultation knowledge and skills for practical application in the workplace.

Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion & Accessible Design

The Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design (DIAD) is designed for social workers and other professionals who are interested in developing skills and sharpening their lens related to disability inclusion, and who strive to make their practice more accessible to and relevant for people with disabilities.

Online Certificate in Dismantling Oppression

The Certificate in Dismantling Oppression is designed for social workers and other professionals who seek to interrupt interpersonal and institutional patterns that perpetuate systemic oppression, and to encourage practices that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Online Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care

The Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care (IBHPC) is designed for direct clinical practitioners who deliver or plan to deliver integrated health services, and who serve populations often presenting with complex needs in physical health, mental health, and substance use.

Online Certificate in Political Social Work

The Certificate in Political Social Work is designed for all social workers, regardless of area of primary practice, to fulfill their ethical obligation to engage in social and political action. Participants of this certificate program will learn how politics impacts the lives of those that they serve on both a micro and macro level, practice skills for advocating to policymakers, gain tools to empower clients to become politically engaged, and explore opportunities for running for office.

Online Sexual Health Certificate Program

Sexual Health Certificate Program is to provide comprehensive education and training to professionals about sexual health. Individuals and couples may experience problems in their sexual health related to psychological, environmental, hormonal, medical or relational facets of sexual health. The goal is to provide excellence in the training of professionals in sexual health education, counseling, and therapy.

Online Sport Social Work Certificate

Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings.

Your Professional Development

The U-M School of Social Work Continuing Education (CE) programs are designed to provide knowledge and skills for social workers and allied health professionals.

CE faculty are national experts and leaders in their respective fields. Our goal is to meet your professional development and career advancement needs through high quality continuing education programs.

Our interdisciplinary team develops and delivers high quality course work and CE classes. Your professional development and career advancement are our top priorities.

earn CE contact hours
meet licensing requirements
expand your skillset to meet growing employer demands
enhance your ability to improve lives