Learning Formats
In-Person: Hands-on learning in a traditional classroom with direct interaction with instructors and peers.
Live Online: Real-time online classes with live instruction, discussions, and collaboration—offering structure with the flexibility of online access.
Flexible Online: Learn entirely online on your schedule, with options ranging from fully self-paced to structured deadlines for added guidance.
Hybrid: A blend of in-person and online learning, combining flexibility with hands-on experience and networking opportunities.
Learning Structures
- Synchronous: Real-time, structured learning where participants engage simultaneously. This may include live instruction, scheduled discussions, or group activities that require real-time interaction.
- Asynchronous: Flexible learning without set class times, often with recommended or required deadlines to keep you on track while allowing you to work at your own pace.
- Self-Paced: Fully independent learning where you control your schedule and progress through the material without fixed deadlines.
Badges and Certificates
Earn badges and certificates as proof of your skills and knowledge. Showcase your achievements to employers and peers.
- Digital Badge: Validate specific skills and competencies with a digital credential. Click here to learn more about digital badging.
- Certificate: Document your completion of a comprehensive offering or collection of offerings. Certificates may also be used to award professional development credits or document proof of attendance.
Professional Credits
Understand how our noncredit programs contribute to your professional development. Keep scrolling to learn more about CEUs/CEHs by profession.
- CEU | Continuing Education Unit: A nationally recognized measure for documenting participation in noncredit professional development. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 0.1 CEU.
- CEH | Continuing Education Hour: Similar to the CEU, a widely accepted measure for tracking engagement in noncredit professional development. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 1.0 CEH.
- PDC | Professional Development Credit: A measure for recording participation in noncredit professional development for SHRM credential holders. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 1.0 PDC.
- Clock Hour: Planned group or individual professional development activity approved by the local continuing education/re-licensure committee. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 1.0 Clock Hour.
CEU/CEH Information by Profession
Understand how our CEUs/CEHs qualify by profession.
- Wisconsin Licensed Social Workers: Our programs qualify as continuing education offered by an accredited university.
- Wisconsin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: Our programs qualify as continuing education offered by an accredited university.
- Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselors: Our programs qualify as continuing education offered by an accredited university.
- Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors: Programs qualify as continuing education courses with relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters.
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Programs from the University of Wisconsin campuses may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
- Other Professions: Contact your professional board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.