Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Continuing Education
Approved. Straightforward. Built for real clinical work.
Complete your LPC CE requirements online without overcomplicating the process.
Why LPC Continuing Education Doesn’t Need to Feel Like Hard Work
Most counselors don’t actually struggle with doing the work.
It’s finding CE that actually respects your time, and maybe even adds something useful to your practice.
Some courses feel like they’re written to meet requirements, not to help you think and execute better in session.
That’s usually where the frustration comes in.
This page is meant to simplify that.
Everything here is designed to help Licensed Professional Counselors meet CE requirements while learning something that actually carries over into clinical work… whether that’s refining core skills or picking up something new.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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 LPC and CE Requirements
While requirements vary slightly by state, most Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)s need: 20–40 CE hours per renewal cycle (commonly every 2 years)
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Specific hours in areas like:
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Ethics -
Diagnosis and Treatment
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Suicide prevention or risk assessment
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Cultural competency (varies by state)
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All courses offered here are:
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Approved by NBCC and ASWB
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Accepted by most U.S. licensing boards
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Structured to meet common LPC 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.
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The course archive includes a wide range of topics relevant to Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practice:
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The course archive includes a wide range of topics relevant to licensed professional counselor practice:
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 LPCs Trust Online CE Credits for Continued 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 LCP 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 Professional Counselor (LPC) 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.
National Board for Certified counselors (NBCC)
Online CE Credits has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing
Education Provider, ACEP No.6795. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC
credit are clearly identified. Online CE Credits is solely responsible for all
aspect of the programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these courses accepted for LPC 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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