Nearly every jurisdiction that issues social work licenses requires continuing education courses for renewal. These CE requirements vary from one jurisdiction to another, from the number of hours required to the types of courses that must be taken.

Compliance with continuing education requirements is the responsibility of the individual social worker. It is crucial that licensed social workers understand the CE requirements in their jurisdictions, and keep up-to-date on any rule changes.

ASWB can help social workers navigate their way through this process. The Association of Social Work Boards' Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program has been designed to identify and recognize high-quality continuing education providers that can deliver quality programs in many topics, through in-person or distance learning settings.