Our Office of Professional & Continuing Education seeks to offer a variety of highly engaging education courses that reflect the spectrum of evidence-based micro to macro level practice. Our learning opportunities support increased knowledge and skill development in areas that align with social work values, ethics, research and the professions commitment to promoting social change.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Office of Professional and Continuing is an approved ACE provider!
The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Office of Professional and 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. ACE approval demonstrates that a provider or course has been rigorously reviewed and found to offer quality continuing education according to best practices (ASWB ACE Handbook,2023).
Micro Credentials and Digital Badges
The Professional Education Team has been working diligently to create a series of social work CE intensives which are in-depth professional education courses. These are self-paced programs housed on a digital platform and they range between 15-30 CE credit hours. The knowledge you will gain in these programs will allow you to use your required hours of Continuing Education to take a deep dive into specific subject matter and become competent in a new area of practice. Read about the opportunities available now!
Continuing Education Presenter Information
The Office of Continuing Education is seeking experienced professional education instructors in the social work, professional counseling, and marriage and family therapy fields. We strive to be the best educational resource for helping professionals in Pennsylvania and New York states. This includes working with a diverse group of CE instructors. Read more to learn how you can become one of our presenters.
