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Continuing Education Providers

Offer NPCP-approved continuing education.

Resources for approved and prospective CEC providers, including provider information, application access, course listing support, CEC calendar visibility, and logo resources.

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Application portal note

The provider application page is the iQA/application portal where users can create new applications and view pending, completed, or approved applications.

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What do you need today?

Choose the task that best matches what you are trying to do.

Provider paths

Choose your provider path

This page is organized for both prospective providers and providers already working with NPCP.

Prospective providers

Become a CEC Provider

Learn what is needed to apply to offer NPCP-approved continuing education opportunities.

  • Review provider expectations
  • Prepare organization and course information
  • Submit materials for review
Application portal

Create or manage applications

Use the application portal to create new applications and view pending, completed, or approved applications.

  • Create a new application
  • View pending applications
  • Review completed or approved applications
Public directory

View approved CECs

Browse active continuing education opportunities currently listed by NPCP.

  • Search approved CEC listings
  • Review provider and course details
  • Help certificants find eligible education
Process

How the provider process works

A simple overview of the typical provider and course listing workflow.

01

Prepare

Gather provider details, course descriptions, instructor information, and supporting materials.

02

Apply

Create a new application through the provider application portal.

03

Review

NPCP reviews provider or course materials for completeness and alignment with requirements.

04

List

Approved opportunities can be listed for certificants seeking continuing education.

FAQ

Common provider questions

Quick answers for common CEC provider and course listing topics.

This page is intended for organizations, presenters, and providers who offer or plan to offer continuing education that may be eligible for NPCP CEC approval.
Use the CEC Provider application portal. This is the application page where users can create new applications and view pending, completed, or approved applications.
Review timing may vary depending on the submission and whether additional information is needed. Providers should allow enough time for review before promoting a course as NPCP-approved.
Certificants can use the public CEC Calendar to browse active continuing education opportunities listed by NPCP.
Providers can use the CEC Provider logo resources page for logo-related information and provider display resources.
Note: Providers should avoid promoting a course as NPCP-approved until the relevant provider or course approval process has been completed.