The School of Social Work Continuing Education certificate programs provide intensive training and highlight research and practice innovations on the social work forefront. The majority of our certificate programs are online and do not require you to travel to the University of Michigan to participate. You can join the certificate program sessions with a computer from your home or work. More information about our certificate programs can be found within the links below:
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 Human Service Nonprofit Finance
Strengthen your financial leadership in the nonprofit sector. This four-course certificate program builds essential skills in budgeting, financial management, and resource development through live instruction and real-world applications. Gain the confidence to make informed financial decisions that advance your organization's mission.
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 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 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.