Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities
PD opportunities for SWAA Members:
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PESI Canada: Top Trauma Courses
Exclusive to SWAA members - save up to 90% on continuing education all year round. Access programs led by Gabor Mate, Bessel van der Kolk, Arielle Schwartz and more…Get Skills: in ACT, CBT, DBT
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Featuring best-selling certifications and tools from trusted names like Bessel van der Kolk, Frank Anderson, Janina Fisher, and more. Save an Extra 25%: Login into the Members Portal to Access the Discount code -
Leading Edge Seminars’ CE Courses
SAVE 10% on in-person, live webinars & on-demand courses *Excludes EMDR 5-Day in-person workshops.
SAVE $100 ON EMDR 5-Day training. *Conditions Apply
Earn Reward Points On Every Course Registration with TheraPoints+ Loyalty Program! *Conditions Apply
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SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Strengthen your skills in foundational CBT and DBT, deepen your work with children, families, and adult clients, and gain practical strategies for navigating trauma, grief, conflict, transference, and more.
As an SWAA member, enjoy 20% off registration fees. Access the Code on Members Portal
PD & CE Opportunities from Our Community (External)
Looking to expand your knowledge, earn continuing education hours, or explore new areas of practice? Below is a curated list of professional development opportunities and online training platforms relevant to social work.
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Alberta - Canada
University of Calgary: Professional Development
University of Alberta: Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures
Calgary Public Library (Must have a Public Library Card): Gale Courses
Imagine Institute (In person / virtual for fee courses free to Edmonton residents.
The Sharp Foundation: Caring for Individuals with Complex Health and Social Needs
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AHS:
2025-2026 Addiction and Mental Health Speaker Series
Free Child Development Webinars+Resources - Provincial Virtual Children's Rehabilitation
Trauma Training Initiative (Online, Modules 1-7)
Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity 7 modules (AHS)
Indigenous Health Introductory Video series and Learning Series (AHS)
Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment, and Management Training (SPRAM)
The Provincial Addiction & Mental Health Curricula & Experiential Skills (PACES) Learning Pathway
Harm Reduction - Making a Difference in Practice
Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) Speaker Series
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Other - Canada
Government of Canada_ Gender-based Analysis Plus course
ACT Alberta: National Toolkits to Support Front-line Workers
Pride at Work Canada: LGBTQ2+ 101 & LGBTQ2+ inclusive culture
Mental Health Commission_Training
SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health
Wilfred Laurier_Social Work Professional Development
Health and Community | George Brown College Continuing Education
Continuing Education | Canadian Association of Social Workers
The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) Recorded Webinars
CanFASD Levels 1-3 FASD training
The Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
The Center for Addictions Studies and Research
Center for Addictions and Research: Canada social work CE courses
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Other - Outside Canada
University of Maryland_Behavioral Health
Dulwich Centre_Courses_What-is-Narrative-Practice_A-Free-Course
NASW-Social Work Online Institute
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Palouse Mindfulness - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Sheppard Pratt (Live & On-demand)
Disclaimer:
These resources are provided for informational purposes only. SWAA is not affiliated with, endorsing, or responsible for the content, accuracy, or delivery of any external training or website listed. Participation in any course or program is at your own discretion. Some of these opportunities are based in Canada, while others originate from the United States or International sources. Be sure to review each offering to ensure it meets your specific learning goals, licensing requirements, or CE accreditation standards.
Helpful Links/Guides
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Psychedelic_Assisted_Therapy_Guidance_Doc.pdf.
Updated CASW Code of Ethics, Values and Guiding Principles 2024
Continuing Education | Canadian Association of Social Workers (Free Access to SWAA Members)
CASW member portal - How to Register with your SWAA membership
Perkopolis- Perks that Work: How to Register with your SWAA membership
How to Become a Registered Social worker: Canadian/US Educated Social worker visit ACSW Membership.
How to Become a Registered Social worker: Internationally Educated Social Workers Visit Internationally Educated Applicants - ACSW and Assessment of International Credentials | Canadian Association of Social Workers
Resources for Social Workers and Social Work Clients - 2025 Federal Election