Compiled by Cassie Jewell, LPC, LSATP
Updated March 8, 2019
Are you looking to expand your clinical knowledge or do you need CEs to renew your license? In-person workshops and seminars are ideal for learning up-to-date practices and the latest research, but they’re often expensive and/or require travel. And while there are plenty of online programs that offer CEs, most charge a fee.
The following list is comprised of over 50 sites that offer free online courses and webinars. Please note that only a few of the sites offer CEs. However, all of the courses offer opportunities to grow as a clinician and expand your knowledge.
6-Module DBT Course
An educational course designed for professionals to learn the basic principles for the diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality disorder. There are six 20-minute modules.
Addiction Treatment Forum: Online Continuing Education Free Training Modules
Trainings on Hepatitis/HIV/AIDS and medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction
The American Institute of Stress
The AIS Learning Center offers videos and online courses.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Addiction medicine webinars
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Free monthly webinars. You can access archived webinars. You can also watch a six-part series for professionals on treating anxiety disorders.
Battered Women’s Justice Project
Access recorded webinars on sexual violence prevention and policy.
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
A variety of webinars. (Sign up for the newsletter to be notified when new webinars are available.)
CDC Train
Over 1,000 public health training opportunities, many offering free CEs. Create an account to access a variety of online courses.
CME/CE Courses on Topics Related to Opioid and Substance Use Disorders from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Courses on opioids, opioid overdose, and opioid prescribing
DSM-5 Online Training Course
Free course through Relias Learning
Eating Disorders HOPE
View recorded webinars on topics related to eating disorders.
Free Mental Health Webinars
SocialWork.Career posts a list of free webinars every month
Free Online Psychology Courses from Top Universities
LearningPath.org provides links to a variety of psychology courses
FUTURES Without Violence
View recorded webinars on topics relating to violence against women and children.
Health e Knowledge
Free online courses on a variety of topics including clinical supervision, substance use, and behavioral health. You must create a free account and login to access the courses.
Healthy Minds
A public television series on mental health (and ending stigma)
Homeless Resource Center
A SAMHSA site. Register to access free trainings on topics related to homelessness and behavioral health. Free CEUs offered for NAADAC after passing the post-course quiz.
Indiana Prevention Resources Center
Webinars and online modules on drug education and treatment. You must register to access the courses. Free CEUs.
Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions
Register for a free account to access web-based training (webinars and online courses) on addiction and recovery topics. Free CEUs for NAADAC and Social Work.
International Society for Bipolar Disorders
Free webinars. The site also offers videos and tools for clinicians.
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
IPSRT is an evidence-based treatment for bipolar disorder. With registration, this course offers a free 8-hour online training.
Knowledge Application Program (KAP) E-Learning
A SAMHSA site with free courses for mental health professionals. CEUs offered for NAADAC. You must register to access the trainings.
Magellan Health E-Learning Center
Professional learning opportunities. Many of the continuing education courses offer free CEs approved by the following organizations: APA, ASWB, NBCC, and NAADAC.
Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy
Free education (CE credits) for mental health, primary care, and nursing professionals. Create a free account to access online learning programs.
Mental Health America
Recorded webinars on various mental health topics
Mental Health Professionals’ Network
Australia-based site. Webinars on topics ranging from complicated grief, complex trauma, anxiety, LGBT issues, and more.
Mental Health Recovery
On-demand webinars on using WRAP – Wellness and Recovery Action Plan.
Military Cultural Competence – Free Online Course
75-minute interactive course
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Learn mindfulness with this free 8-week course
NAADAC
Webinars on addiction
National Center for PTSD
Training materials, online courses, information, and tools for professionals
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
Free webinars and seminars. (You must register for the webinars.) The site also provides free toolkits and other resources.
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
Sign up for free online tutorials. (An access key will be sent via email you register.) CEUs offered for NAADAC professionals.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Center Network: TheLearning Center
Online courses and webinars on childhood trauma. CE’s for social workers, counselors, and psychologists
National Council for Behavioral Health
Webinars on various topics related to behavioral health
National Institute of Mental Health
The multimedia section has a variety of webinars and recorded series.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Videos and CE opportunities
National LGBT Health Education Center
Free webinars on LGBT health issues
National Resource Center for Mental Health Promotion & Youth Violence Prevention
Access the learning portal for online learning modules and webinars, along with supporting materials and related resources.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Online learning campus
NEARI Press & Training Center Webinars
View webinars on topics related to the prevention of sexual abuse
OMNI Behavioral Health Webinars
Offers both free and paid Webinars on a variety of topics, some offering CEs
Pathways to Positive Futures (Research and Training Center)
Pathways aims to improve the lives of young people with severe mental illness. Register for upcoming webinars or access previous webinars on-demand.
PsychArmor
Free courses on military cultural competence, PTSD, combat stress, and other related issues.
SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals: How to Talk to Patients about Substance Use
A 3.5-hour self-paced course on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for substance use. Offers free CEs for NAADAC and NBCC (among others).
SOAR Works! (SOAR Online Course)
A free 20-hour course with seven comprehensive classes that teaches how to navigate the SSI/SSDI application process with clients with mental illness, who are at risk of homelessness, have a medical impairment, or a co-occurring disorder. CEUs offered for NASW.
Stalking Resource Center
Archived webinars
Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education
Free health and medical courses
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Online courses on suicide prevention
YMSM & LGBT
Access archived webinars on topics related to treatment services for the lesbian, gay, and transgender population. You can also access a monthly webinar series held on the 4th Friday of each month. CEs may be offered.
Zero Suicide
Readings, tools, videos, and webinars
If you know of a site that offers free courses or trainings, please list in the comments section!
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