Accreditation Training & Support

The training prepares your program's team to navigate the accreditation process from application through initial accreditation, reaffirmation, and continuous compliance under the 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). 

Our hybrid training course model consists of two components: Self-paced online learning modules via the CSWE Learning Academy and live virtual Q&A sessions.

Select the training that best aligns with your program's current CSWE accreditation status:

Practice doctorate programs can seek accreditation via two distinct pathways:

Temporary Alternative Pathway (TAP): one-year initial accreditation process for existing practice doctorate programs that meet eligibility requirements

Traditional Pathway: three-year developmental model for programs that are not eligible for, or choose not to pursue, the Temporary Alternative Pathway

The CSWE accreditation team offers a distinct hybrid training for each pathway. Our hybrid training course model consists of two components: 

» Self-paced online learning modules
» Live virtual Q&A sessions

The training is tailored for practice doctorate social work programs pursuing the Traditional Pathway to initial accreditation. This training also prepares accredited programs for continuous compliance under the 2025 Accreditation Standards for Practice Doctorate Social Work Programs.

To register for this training please visit the CSWE Learning Academy.

The training is tailored for practice doctorate social work programs eligible to pursue the Temporary Alternative Pathway (TAP) to initial accreditation. Review the Temporary Alternative Pathway Application to determine eligibility. Please note: All programs pursuing the Temporary Alternative Pathway are required to complete training prior to applying. 

To register for this training, or if you have questions, please contact your accreditation training manager or email us at accreditation@cswe.org.