CEUs

Continuing education is integral to the success of any certification program. In order to renew certification, the certificate holder must have completed 16 continuing education units (CEUs) in the two-year period leading up to renewal. One (1) Ethics CEU is required, the other 15 credits must be related to topics covered in the certification program.

Ethics CEU$35.00

Persons completing the Partnership for Financial Education Ethics Continuing Education Unit will receive 1 CEU credit.

1 CEU in Ethics is required for re-certification.

Acceptability of Continuing Education (CE) Programs

Any topics covered in the training manual will be considered acceptable for continuing education.
In order for written material to be eligible for continuing education credit, there must be a testing component, with proof of completion generated.
If the continuing education unit is a live presentation, a certificate of attendance/completion must be generated.
Topics specific to the workplace (operational training or agency specific in content) will not be accepted for continuing education.
Retail books and newspaper and magazine articles will not be accepted for continuing education.

Calculations of CEU credits are as follows

If the presentation is live, 50 minutes= 1 CEU.
If self-study, CE credit will be awarded based upon the provider’s recommended time to complete and review of the program by the Partnership for Financial Education.

Continuing Education Approval

A Continuing Education Approval Form and materials will need to be submitted to the Partnership for Financial Education. Notice of CE approval will be sent within 14 business days of receipt.

Preparing for College CEU$35.00

Persons completing the Partnership for Financial Education® Preparing for College CEU will receive 1 General CEU credit towards their 15 General CEU requirement.