Continuing Education Glossary

Navigate terminology associated with the diverse learning formats Continuing Education has to offer!
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Learning Formats

  • In-Person: Engage face-to-face in a dynamic classroom setting, fostering direct interaction with instructors and peers.
  • Online: Access courses remotely via the internet, allowing you to study from anywhere at your own pace.
  • Virtual: Participate in a live, online classroom environment, combining the convenience of online learning with real-time interaction.
  • Hybrid: Blend in-person and online learning for a balanced and flexible approach.

Learning Structures

  • Synchronous: Engage in real-time, structured learning. Participate in live sessions or lectures, whether in-person or online, and benefit from immediate interaction and feedback.
  • Asynchronous: Enjoy the flexibility and independence of this format, engaging with content and completing assessments on a flexible schedule without set class times.
  • Self-Paced: Experience on-demand learning, progressing at your own speed without set deadlines. Tailor your education to fit your lifestyle, enjoying unmatched flexibility.

 

Badges and Certificates

Earn badges and certificates as proof of your skills and knowledge. Showcase your achievements to employers and peers. 

  • Digital Badge: Validate specific skills and competencies with a digital credential. Click here to learn more about digital badging
  • Certificate: Document your completion of a comprehensive offering or collection of offerings. Certificates may also be used to award professional development credits or document proof of attendance.

 

Professional Credits

Understand how our noncredit programs contribute to your professional development. Keep scrolling to learn more about CEUs/CEHs by profession.

  • CEU | Continuing Education Unit: A nationally recognized measure for documenting participation in noncredit professional development. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 0.1 CEU.
  • CEH | Continuing Education Hour: Similar to the CEU, a widely accepted measure for tracking engagement in noncredit professional development. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 1.0 CEH.
  • PDC | Professional Development Credit: A measure for recording participation in noncredit professional development for SHRM credential holders. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 1.0 PDC.
  • Clock Hour: Planned group or individual professional development activity approved by the local continuing education/re-licensure committee. One hour of continuing education instruction equals 1.0 Clock Hour. 

 

CEU/CEH Information by Profession

Understand how our CEUs/CEHs qualify by profession.

  • Wisconsin Licensed Social Workers: Our programs qualify as continuing education offered by an accredited university.
  • Wisconsin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: Our programs qualify as continuing education offered by an accredited university.
  • Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselors: Our programs qualify as continuing education offered by an accredited university.
  • Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors: Programs qualify as continuing education courses with relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters.
  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Programs from the University of Wisconsin campuses may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
  • Other Professions: Contact your professional board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.