Continuing Education

The American Association of Christian Counselors offers multiple continuing education programs to help Christian Mental Health professionals deepen their skills, earn licensure credits, and stay current with best practices. From monthly peer reviewed webinars and specializations to live conferences and accredited coursework through Light University, AACC provides accessible, high quality CE opportunities recognized by NBCC, APA, ASWB, NAADAC, APT, and multiple state boards.

CE Statement

Learn about our continuing education pollicies and how CE credit is issued at AACC.

Education Support

Looking for help with continuing education? Contact our Education Support team here. 

Monthly Webinars

AACC’s monthly CounselTalk webinars provide timely, expert-led instruction on today’s most pressing counseling topics. Each two-hour session is designed for mental health professionals, pastoral counselors, and ministry leaders. Webinars are free for AACC members and available on demand, with CE credit options offered through a simple quiz and evaluation process.

  • One two hour webinar each month, focusing on relevant counseling topics.

  • Free for AACC members; available for purchase by non-members.

  • Participants may earn live or on-demand NBCC CE credits by viewing prerecorded sessions and completing a quiz and evaluation

Annual Conferences

AACC hosts two major in-person conferences on alternating years: the biennial World Conference and the AACC National Conference. These events bring together thousands of counselors, pastors, and mental health professionals for a time of dynamic learning, spiritual renewal, and professional networking. Both conferences offer plenary sessions, intensive tracks, and workshops that provide CE credits from nationally recognized boards.

  • Includes plenaries, pre-conference intensives, and workshops across specialties.

  • CE credits recognized by NBCC (with further credits pending for medical professionals, social workers, psychologists, and addiction counselors) 

Professional Training

Live, instructor-led trainings designed for licensed professionals and graduate-level clinicians who want deeper, skills-based preparation in high-impact clinical areas. These virtual and in-person intensives emphasize case application, practical tools, and recognized continuing education.

Current Live Training: Virtual EMDR Basic Training

Join our upcoming EMDRIA-approved training delivered live on Zoom, built to equip you with the knowledge and clinical skills to administer EMDR therapy in your practice.

Online Certificates, Certifications, and Continuing Education Programs for Licensed Mental Health Professionals and Coaches

Light University, the educational division of AACC, offers self-paced online training for continuing education and professional development. With approvals through NBCC, select state boards, and the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC), Light University provides accessible, high-quality education for counselors, coaches, pastors, and lay caregivers.