Frequently Asked Questions

What type of Continuing Education Credits do you offer?

We are approved to offer a variety of Continuing Education certificates. However, not all programs are approved for all types of CE/CEUs. Each program — live or Homestudy — is clearly labeled with the type and number of credits offered. Please click here to view our Approved Provider Status.

The type of CE/CEU I need is not listed on the course I want to take. What do I do?

Many licensing agencies will accept out-of-state or APA CE Certificates towards continuing education credits. Some states place limits on how many credits can be earned via online trainings. Please check with your specific licensing board to determine the acceptability of the credits being offered.

How do I know my state’s renewal requirements? 

While we recommend visiting your states licensing board’s website, most licensing requirements can be found here.

Does The Office of Continuing Education offer student or other discounts? 

Yes, OCE offers student, alumni, faculty, and staff discounts for most programs. Please email [email protected] with the name of the program for which you would like a coupon code.

How do I register for a live or Homestudy program? 

Once you have selected the program you would like to register for, select the orange “Click Here to Register for This Course” button, found at the top of the program’s information page. You can then either add the program to your cart and continue shopping, or pay from the product page by selecting the “PayPal” or “Venmo” button. 

I’ve registered for a live session but now have a conflict. Can I watch a video recording? 

Registering for a live event guarantees access to the recording of that event, if the event is being recorded. While many of our partners opt to share access to their recordings via the Office of Continuing Education at The Chicago School Homestudy site, some do not. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

When will the video recording be posted?

If the program was recorded for Homestudy access, the video recording will be uploaded no sooner than seven (7) days after the conclusion of the live event.

How do I obtain my Zoom link for an upcoming webinar? 

To retrieve your Zoom link, please follow the instructions below: 

  1. Visit https://tcsppofficeofce.com/my-account/
  2. Sign into your account
  3. Click the “My Courses” icon
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the name of the course
  5. Read through the course information and click on “Lesson” to access the Zoom link and course materials.

How do I access the video recording for Homestudy format?

To view the recorded video, please follow the instructions below: 

  1. Visit https://tcsppofficeofce.com/my-account/
  2. Sign into your account
  3. Click the “My Courses” icon
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the name of the course
  5. Read through the course information and click on “Lesson” to access the Homestudy recording and course materials.

I registered for the course, but it’s not showing up in My Courses. What do I do?

Please log into the Office of Continuing Education website again. Our system logs you out after a period of inactivity, so if you are unable to scroll down and see your course(s) listed in My Courses, you’ll need to log back in.

I have to do something in the middle of a live training. Can I still receive credit?

No. Participants must attend 100% of the program duration to receive continuing education credit, per licensing and credentialing regulations.

How do I access the quiz for the program? 

  1. Sign into your Office of Continuing Education account by visiting: https://tcsppofficeofce.com/my-account/
  2. Click on “My Courses”
  3. Click on the name of the course
  4. Scroll to the lesson and quiz for this session and click quiz (Lesson –> Quiz)

My password isn’t working for the evaluation. Please help! 

The evaluation password is located in the post-event email, sent out at the conclusion of the live event. Make sure that you are using the password assigned for the evaluation — not your login/account password for the Office of Continuing Education website. The post-event email is sent to those whose attendance is verified and meets the attendance requirements as set by our credentialing and licensing agencies. Passwords are case sensitive.

It’s not letting me click “Mark Complete” to move onto the next steps. What do I do?

Please log into the Office of Continuing Education website again. Our system logs you out after a period of inactivity, so if you are unable to proceed with the steps, you’ll need to log back in.

Does the Office of Continuing Education offer partnerships for issuing continuing education? 

Yes, please email [email protected] or visit https://tcsppofficeofce.com/partner-with-us/

Getting Started with the Office of Continuing Education Website

Accessing a Course, Getting a Zoom Link, and Watching a Video Recording

(Live Programs & Homestudy Format)

This video shows users how to log in, access their My Course page, and

  •  Retrieve Zoom links (for live programs)
  • Access the recording of presentation (for Homestudy format)

(Please note: When watching a recording of a program, do not open the video in a new browser or in YouTube. Video must be watched in course platform to allow access to next steps.)

Completing an Evaluation 

(Live Programs Only)

This video shows users how to complete an evaluation for live, synchronous program, including where to find the evaluation password.

Completing a Quiz & Evaluation

(Homestudy Format Only)

This video shows users how to move through the required quizzes and evaluations in our asynchronous Homestudy courses.

Accessing & Downloading Your Certificate

(Live Programs & Homestudy Format)

This video shows users how to retrieve and download their APA certificate, including previously earned certificates.

Searching for Homestudy Courses

This video shows users how to search courses offered on our Homestudy platform.