Accredited training designed for licensed social workers who want practical skills, specialty credentials, and flexible CE options that fit a full caseload.
PESI offers social work continuing education for LCSWs, LMSWs, and MSWs who need accredited CEUs, want to pursue certification in a clinical specialty, or are looking for online training they can complete on their own schedule.
Whether you are searching for lcsw continuing education, ethics CEUs for social workers, or trauma training that connects directly to your caseload, you will find programs taught by recognized experts like Deany Laliotis, LICSW, and Dafna Lender, LCSW, across a wide range of clinical topics. From single-topic CE courses to full certification programs, PESI supports the professional development social workers need at every stage of their career.
Whether you want self-paced learning, live online training, or advanced specialty education, our social work training courses are built to fit busy schedules.
Explore programs designed to help social workers earn CEUs, strengthen treatment approaches, and apply new skills immediately in practice. From foundational topics to advanced clinical techniques, these courses support both continuing education and long-term professional growth.
Social workers practice in a wide range of settings and specialties, so training needs can vary based on role, population, and focus. Browse training by clinical focus area and find continuing education for social workers on the topics most relevant to your practice.
Certification helps social workers build specialized clinical skills, satisfy certain state licensure requirements, and take on more complex cases with greater confidence. PESI, in partnership with Evergreen Certifications, offers social worker certification training in trauma, grief, EMDR, DBT, somatic approaches, addiction, and more.
These programs go beyond general CE to give you focused, skills-based training you can apply immediately. If you are looking for certifications for social workers that align with both your practice focus and your license renewal timeline, flexible online options are available to fit your schedule.
Continuing education for social workers is essential to maintaining licensure, staying current with evidence-based care, and continuing to grow as professionals.
PESI offers a wide range of LCSW CEUs through live webinars, digital seminars, online courses, and certification programs. Whether you need CE credits for license renewal or want to expand your knowledge in a specific area, you can find flexible options that fit your schedule.
From online CEUs for social workers to topic-specific continuing education courses, each program is designed to deliver practical insights that translate into better care and stronger clinical confidence.
Social Workers choose PESI for practical, expert-led training that connects directly to real-world clinical work.
Our courses are developed in partnership with leading voices in the field, like Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C, DAPA, and Deb Dana, LCSW, and are designed to support your everyday work and long-term growth.
With flexible formats, recognized continuing education, and a wide range of specialty topics, PESI helps social workers find training that supports both professional requirements and meaningful career growth.
Free social work resources from PESI include worksheets, blogs, assessment tools, prevention resources, and select free training opportunities designed to support clinical growth.
These materials help you explore new techniques, stay informed on best practices, and bring practical tools into caseloads right away. Topics span ethics, trauma, anxiety, children, relationships, and more.
If you are looking for free training for social workers or resources to complement your CE and certification goals, this is a valuable place to start.
Access practical tools that support prevention, screening, and client assessment across a range of clinical settings. Whether you're supporting clients through complex challenges or looking to deepen your expertise, these tools from PESI help you stay current, connected, and clinically sharp.
Join free live training events to explore new topics, learn from leading experts, and stay engaged with current trends in social work.
These sessions offer an opportunity to experience PESI training before committing to a full course, while also supporting ongoing professional development.
Before selecting courses, review your state board’s social work continuing education requirements to ensure your training aligns with your license and renewal timeline.
PESI makes it easier to plan ahead with approved CE options, flexible formats, and updated course availability throughout the year. After confirming your requirements, you can build a training plan that supports both compliance and clinical growth.
Social workers practice in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers, schools, child welfare agencies, private practice, and corrections. The populations they serve, and the clinical and ethical demands they face, vary considerably by role and specialty.
Continuing education for social workers supports more than license renewal. It helps practitioners stay grounded in current evidence, respond to emerging client needs, and build skills in areas where they want to develop deeper expertise. Social work training topics that consistently draw strong interest include trauma, ethics, DBT, motivational interviewing, and culturally responsive practice, though the range of relevant CE is much broader than any single list captures.
PESI offers social work trainings in flexible formats, from single-topic online courses and live CEUs to multi-course certification programs, so you can match your professional development to your actual schedule and goals.
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