CPE guide

What Counts as CPE?

CPE generally refers to qualifying professional education, but the details depend on your licensing board, profession, state, and reporting period.

Common CPE Activities

Common CPE activities may include live seminars, webinars, conferences, self-study courses, in-firm training, college coursework, and approved ethics courses. Some boards may also recognize teaching, publishing, or specialized professional activities.

The key word is approved. A course that is educational does not automatically satisfy your license requirement.

What To Confirm Before Taking A Course

Before you spend time or money on a course, check the provider, field of study, credit amount, delivery format, completion requirements, and certificate process.

If you need ethics, technical, or subject-specific credit, confirm that the course is categorized correctly for your jurisdiction.

Keep Proof Of Completion

Save the certificate, agenda, course description, provider name, date completed, and credit amount. If a provider dashboard stores certificates, download a copy rather than assuming the provider will always keep it available.