Cultural competence and awareness of systemic biases are essential components of ethical and effective social work practice. Many states now require continuing education (CE) in areas such as cultural competency & diversity, implicit bias, and anti-oppressive social work as part of social work license renewal. At Elevate Continuing Education, we offer engaging, high-quality live webinars designed to meet these requirements while deepening your understanding of these crucial topics.
2025 Live Webinar Cultural Diversity Trainings
We are excited to offer the following live webinars in 2025, all of which fulfill or help to fulfill social work CE requirements in cultural competence, cultural diversity, implicit bias, anti-oppressive social work and related areas:
Cultural Humility Training (4 CE Hours) – May 9, 2025
Our May 9 Cultural Humility Training fulfills CE Requirements for the following Social Work Boards (click arrow to expand):
Cultural Humility Training (3 CE Hours) – August 8, 2025
Our August 8 Cultural Humility Training Fulfills CE Requirements for the following Social Work Boards (click arrow to expand):
Implicit Bias Training (3 CE Hours) – September 5, 2025
Our Sept 5 Implicit Bias Training Fulfills CE Requirements for the following Social Work Boards (click arrow to expand):
Implicit Bias Training (3 CE Hours) – October 21, 2025
Our Oct 21 Implicit Bias training fulfills CE Requirements for the following Social Work Boards (click arrow to expand):
These interactive courses explore key concepts such as self-reflection, intersectionality, and power imbalances in the therapeutic relationship. They also provide practical strategies to foster inclusive, equitable practices within your professional setting.
Looking for more live or recorded webinar topics?
Visit our Live Webinars page to view all of our scheduled 2025 Live Webinars. Alternatively, check out or Recorded Webinars which offer a great option to fulfill your CE hours on your time.
State-Specific CE Requirements for Social Workers
Many states mandate specific CE hours in cultural competency, implicit bias, and related topics for social work license renewal. Below are some of the current requirements for social workers across various states:
Connecticut – 1 hour in Cultural Competence (annually)
Mississippi – 2 hours in Cultural Diversity (per renewal cycle)
Massachusetts – 2 hours in Anti-Racism and 1 hour in Anti-Discrimination
Arizona – 3 hours in Cultural Competency & Diversity
Rhode Island – 3 hours in Cross-Cultural Practice & Oppression
Texas – 3 hours in Cultural Diversity/Competency
New Jersey – 3 hours in Social and Cultural Competence
Illinois – 3 hours in Cultural Competence + 1 hour in Implicit Bias
Michigan – 3 hours in Cultural Competency + 3 hours in Implicit Bias (over 3-year renewal cycle)
Maryland – 3 hours in Anti-Oppressive Social Work (Live Webinar)
Missouri – 3 hours in Diversity, Inclusion, and Bias Awareness
Minnesota – 4 hours in Cultural Responsiveness
New Mexico – 6 hours in Cultural Awareness
Oregon – 3–6 hours in Cultural Competency (based on license level)
Nevada – 6 hours in Cultural Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Alaska – 6 hours in Cross-Cultural Education (focused on Alaska Natives for first-time renewals)
For a complete list of social work CE requirements for all 50 states, visit our State CE Approvals Page and select your state from the list.
Why Choose Elevate CE?
Our live webinars go beyond meeting CE requirements—they offer an engaging, interactive experience that encourages self-reflection and professional growth. Each course is led by expert instructors who bring real-world experience to these critical topics.
If you need to fulfill your social work CE requirements in cultural competency, implicit bias, or anti-oppressive social work, our 2025 live trainings provide an accessible and impactful way to do so. Register today and ensure you stay compliant while enhancing your practice!