Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Continuing Education
Approved. Straightforward. Built for real clinical work.
Complete your LCSW CE requirements online without overcomplicating the process.
Why LCSW Continuing Education Doesn’t Need to Feel Like Hard Work
Most clinical social workers don’t actually struggle with doing the work.
It’s finding continuing education that respects your time, fits your schedule, and still feels relevant to the clients you see every day.
Some CE courses feel like they were written only to satisfy a requirement, not to sharpen real clinical thinking or support better practice.
That’s usually where the frustration starts.
This page is meant to simplify that.
Everything here is designed to help Licensed Clinical Social Workers meet CE requirements while learning something useful enough to carry back into practice… whether that means strengthening core skills, staying current with ethics, or deepening work in a specialty area.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Continuing Education
Stay compliant and grow your practice with our nationally recognized CE courses. We simplify the renewal process so you can focus on your clients.
What Counts Toward LCSW CE Requirements
Requirements vary by state, but most Licensed Clinical Social Workers need continuing education (between 30-40 hours during each renewal cycle), often every 2 years.
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Many states require a mix of total CE hours plus specific content in areas such as:
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Ethics -
Cultural competency or diversity-related topics
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Suicide prevention or risk assessment
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Somatic Therapies
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Diagnosis, treatment planning, or other practice-related topics depending on the board
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All courses offered here are:
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Approved by ASWB
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Accepted by most U.S. licensing boards
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Structured to meet common LCSW renewal standards
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Our Credentials
All courses offered here are approved by NBCC and ASWB, and are accepted by most U.S. licensing boards.
Lookup Tool
Still unsure about your specific requirements?
Ask for helpBrowse the Extensive List of LCSW CE Courses
The course archive includes a wide range of topics relevant to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practice:
Featured Courses
Explore our latest Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offerings
Popular Social Work Training Topics
If you’re not starting with a specific requirement, many LCSWs browse by topic first.
Common areas include:
How It Works
Choose your course(s)
Based on your requirements or interests
Complete at your own pace
Start, pause, return anytime
Take a short quiz
Just enough to confirm understanding
Download your completion certificate instantly
Ready for submission to your licensing board
Why Many LCSWs Trust OnlineCeCredits for Continuing Education
There are a lot of CE providers out there.
Most of them technically "work."
But there are a few reasons clinicians tend to stay here:
What Clinicians Are Saying
Browse the Extensive List of LCSW CE Courses
If you’re planning to complete multiple CE hours, membership usually ends up being the easier route.
The Essentials CE Membership includes:
- Most home study CE courses
- All live CE webinars
- All clinical consultation events
It's designed for ongoing CE, not just one-off course purchases.
A few important notes:
- Certification programs and certain bundled tracks are not included.
- But the addition of new courses each month increases the value of the membership over your 12 month term period.
- No auto-renewals after term expires (so you don't have to worry about overcharges or remembering dates).
- Best for variety and flexible access.
What most people use it for:
Getting all required CE hours done in one place without having to calculate cost per course. Our biggest value proposition for those who like maximum variety at the lowest cost.
CE Approval & Accreditation
Online CE Credits is a nationally approved CE provider through:
- NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
- ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards)
This means:
- Courses are accepted by most Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensing boards across all 50 states
- Completion certificates meet required formatting and documentation standards
- CE hours can be applied toward license renewal
If your board has specific requirements, you can verify them… or ask us directly.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Mind Works Professional Education, Inc. DBA Online CE Credits, #1974, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: July 23, 2025 – July 23, 2028.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these courses accepted for LCSW license renewal?
Can I complete all my CE hours here?
Do I need a membership to take courses?
How long do I have to complete a course?
When do I receive my completion certificate?
A Quick Thought Before You Choose
Most CE platforms will help you meet your requirements.
The difference usually comes down to whether the time you spend there actually improves your work… or just checks a box.
If you'd prefer the first, this should be a good fit.
Another benefit of choosing us - you can get ALL your CE's completed and tracked in one Dashboard so you don't have to piece together courses from multiple CE platforms.
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