EMPATHY. RESILIENCE. TRANSFORMATION.
Stay Compliant. Grow Professionally. Strengthen Your Practice All Year Long.
Get affordable, high-value access to live and on-demand CE courses designed to help social workers and helping professionals meet requirements, strengthen practice, and grow with confidence.
40+ CE Credits
10 On-Demand Courses
12 Live CE Webinars Per Year
20+ Category I Live Hours
Bonus CPC Credential ($500)
Stay Compliant. Grow Professionally. Strengthen Your Practice All Year Long.
Get affordable, high-value access to live and on-demand CE courses designed to help social workers and helping professionals meet requirements, strengthen practice, and grow with confidence.
40+ CE Credits
10 On-Demand Courses
12 Live CE Webinars Per Year
20+ Category I Live Hours
Bonus CPC Credential ($500)
WHY TRUST US ?
ASWB ACE Approved
Provider
ACE Approved
2026 –2029
Empathy, Resilience & Transformation (ERT) Institute, LLC, #1981, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2026 -03/31/2029.
Designed For You
The ERT CE Membership program is ideal for social workers & other healthcare professionals who want:
One Reliable Source
For CE planning year-round
Meaningful, Practical Learning
You'll apply in real practice
Live and On-Demand Flexibility
Flexibility on your schedule
Stronger Practice
Ethics, Clinical, and Leadership
Affordable access
To high-demand required topics
Year-round growth
No last-minute renewal stress
what's included
Everything You Need In
One Membership
40+
CE Credits
Access a robust library of CE learning designed to help you meet requirements and expand your practice
10
On Demand Courses
Complete courses at your own pace, on your own schedule.
12
Live Webiner / Year
Attend one live training each month on the 2nd Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
20+
Category I Live Hours
Earn live hours in topics that matter for compliance and practical growth.
Bonus Certifications Included
1 Certified Professional Coach program (Value: $499)
1 Certified Executive Coach program (Value: $499)
WHY THIS MEMBERSHIP
Continuing education should do more than help you renew your license.
Too many professionals wait until renewal season, scramble for credits, and end up paying too much for courses that offer little practical value.
The ERT Institute™ CE Membership offers a better path.
Instead of buying courses one at a time, you gain year-round access to continuing education designed to help you stay compliant, stay prepared, and continue growing as a professional. Our courses are practical, board-conscious, professionally relevant, and built for real-world application.
"This is not just about earning hours. It is about becoming stronger in the work you do every day."
WHY THIS MEMBERSHIP
Continuing education should do more than help you renew your license.
Too many professionals wait until renewal season, scramble for credits, and end up paying too much for courses that offer little practical value.
The ERT Institute™ CE Membership offers a better path.
Instead of buying courses one at a time, you gain year-round access to continuing education designed to help you stay compliant, stay prepared, and continue growing as a professional. Our courses are practical, board-conscious, professionally relevant, and built for real-world application.
"This is not just about earning hours. It is about becoming stronger in the work you do every day."
CE Membership Plans
Choose the plan that fits you
Simple pricing. Real value. Year-round growth.
On-Demand Membership
20 hours of self-paced CE
$39.99
/ year
Live Webinars
Category I Live Hours
On-Demand Courses
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Certified Life Coach (CLC)
Not included
Not included
10 Included
Not
included
Not
included
Full Membership
Unlimited access to 40+ hours of CE
$399
$ 599
/ year
Live Webinars
Category I Live Hours
On-Demand Courses
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Certified Life Coach (CLC)
12 per year
20+ hours
10 Included
Bonus
included
Bonus
included
Partnership Membership
For organizations
Custom
Team Licensing
Dedicated Success Manager
Custom Training Sessions
Reporting & Analytics
Onboarding & SSO
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
CE Membership Plans
Choose the plan that fits you
Simple pricing. Real value. Year-round growth.
On-Demand Membership
20 hours of self-paced CE
$39.99
/ year
Live Webinars
Category I Live Hours
On-Demand Courses
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Certified Life Coach (CLC)
Not included
Not included
10 Included
Not
included
Not
included
Full Membership
Unlimited access to 40+ hours of CE
$399
$ 599
/ year
Live Webinars
Category I Live Hours
On-Demand Courses
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Certified Life Coach (CLC)
12 per year
20+ hours
10 Included
Bonus
included
Bonus
included
Partnership Membership
For organizations
Custom
Team Licensing
Dedicated Success Manager
Custom Training Sessions
Reporting & Analytics
Onboarding & SSO
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Benefits of Membership
A reliable, affordable, meaningful learning system.
Our members aren't looking for random CE hours. They want a system that supports both licensure and long-term development. You don't just stay licensed. You stay ready.
Simplify your CE planning for the entire year
Save money compared to individual course purchases
Access both live and self-paced learning
Meet high-demand licensure requirements in one place
Strengthen ethics, trauma-informed care, and cultural competence
Gain bonus coaching credentials that increase your value
Reduce renewal stress and last-minute scrambling
Invest in learning that improves practice, not just compliance
Benefits of Membership
A reliable, affordable, meaningful learning system.
Our members aren't looking for random CE hours. They want a system that supports both licensure and long-term development. You don't just stay licensed. You stay ready.
Simplify your CE planning for the entire year
Save money compared to individual course purchases
Access both live and self-paced learning
Meet high-demand licensure requirements in one place
Strengthen ethics, trauma-informed care, and cultural competence
Gain bonus coaching credentials that increase your value
Reduce renewal stress and last-minute scrambling
Invest in learning that improves practice, not just compliance
License-Aligned Topics
Will I earn CE that meets license requirements?
Yes. Your membership includes access to high-demand topics that help you meet requirements while strengthening how you lead, serve, and respond in practice.
Ethics
Structural Racism
Anti-Oppressive Practice
Implicit Bias
Trauma-Informed Care
Cultural Competence & Equity
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Development
Burnout & Resilience
Supervision CE Hours
Continuing Education
CE Course Catalog
Three tiers of continuing education designed to support
compliance, practice, and specialization.
Tier 1
Mandatory CE Courses
Compliance-focused courses that satisfy state and licensure requirements.
The Heart of Leadership: Emotional Intelligence in Social Work
Leadership development for stronger supervision, communication, and self-awareness.
Meets Maryland anti-oppressive requirement
3 CE – Category I
Ethical Decision-Making in Complex Social Work Practice
Applying the NASW Code of Ethics in Real-World Scenarios
Meets 3 Ethics CE requirement
Implicit Bias in Behavioral Health and Human Services
Recognizing and Reducing Bias in Practice and Systems
Meets one-time implicit bias requirement
Tier 2
Practice + Leadership Courses
Skill-building courses for supervisors, case managers, and helping professionals.
Structural Racism & Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice
Leadership development for stronger supervision, communication, and self-awareness.
Empathic Responding in the Workplace
Using the S.T.E.P.P. Model to Address Emotional Distress — practical and immediately applicable for supervisors, case managers, and helping professionals.
Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice
Recognizing, Responding, and Preventing Re-Traumatization. A foundational course for stronger client engagement and systems practice.
Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience Building
Sustaining social workers in high-stress environments. Supports long-term professional sustainability and workforce health.
Cultural Competence Through the E.R.T. Framework
Moving from awareness to action in diverse communities. Supports practical, equity-centered service and stronger relational practice.
Tier 3
Signature Certification Programs
In-depth credentials that establish you as a specialist in your field.
Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner (CEIP)
Leadership and coaching crossover.
Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner (CTIP)
Deeper trauma-informed specialization.
Certified Empathy-Driven Leader (CEDL)
A leadership credential with strong crossover into social work and organizational development.
CE MEMBERSHIP
Simplify your CE plan. Strengthen your practice.
Join the ERT Institute™ CE Membership and get affordable, high-value access to the live webinars, required topics, on-demand courses, and professional development experiences you need to stay compliant and grow with confidence — all year long.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
The best feedback is a satisfied customer.
Testimonial
"I Have No Hesitation with Endorsing His Work…
Dr. Buckingham is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker. He developed an outstanding training module for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) geared towards educating social workers on the mental and behavioral health challenges facing Service Members, Veterans, and their families. He has an unwavering commitment to ensure that Veterans and military families receive quality mental health treatment, and it was a pleasure working with him. I have no hesitation in endorsing his work."
- Elizabeth Hoffler, MSW, ACSW
Special Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Social Workers Washington, D.C.
Testimonial
"I appreciated his passion and enthusiam"
"Dr. Buckingham was excellent. It is very difficult to cover that much material in a three-hour period, while also keeping people engaged over Zoom, but Dr. Buckingham was able to pull it off. It was clear he is very knowledgeable and well prepared. I also appreciated his passion and enthusiasm."
- Donna, LCSW-C
Anti-racism Course: White Gatekeepers
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions? We've got answers.
Question 1: Is this membership only for social workers?
It is designed primarily for social workers and helping professionals who want CE access and stronger professional development.
Question 2: Are the courses ASWB approved?
Yes. ERT Institute™, LLC, #1981, is approved as an ACE provider through ASWB. Regulatory boards remain the final authority on course acceptance.
Question 3: How often are the live webinars held?
Members receive access to 12 live CE webinars per year, held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Question 4: Can I complete courses at my own pace?
Yes. The membership includes on-demand courses that can be completed according to your schedule.
Question 5: What if I only want recorded courses?
You can choose the Recorded CE Only Subscription for $20 per year, which includes 20 on-demand CE hours.
Question 6: Are the bonus certifications really included?
Yes. Full annual members receive:
• 1 Certified Professional Coach
• 1 Certified Executive Coach
Each is valued at $499.
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