--- title: FAQs Continuing Education and Certificates of Completion description: Find answers to your questions at IFS Institute. Access tailored FAQ support and resources for students, staff, and lead staff to enhance your experience. --- [![Logo for IFS Institute with tagline Internal Family Systems](https://info.ifs-institute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20with%20Tagline%20SM.png?width=400&height=145&name=Logo%20with%20Tagline%20SM.png "Logo for IFS Institute with tagline Internal Family Systems")](https://info.ifs-institute.com/en-us/faqs-running?hsLang=en) # Continuing Education* ##### *What is Continuing Education? ##### Continuing Education ("CE") credits are used by professionals to maintain their professional licenses.  You can also sign up for CE to use the CE certificates as proof of attendance for your records. ** Not all IFS trainings offer CE. ** Please see your training brochure to confirm if your training offers CE.  - ##### Our CE provider and co-sponsor for our IFS Trainings: ##### **The Institute for Continuing Education** ##### PO Box 449 ##### Montevallo, AL 35115 ##### 📞 205-626-8044 ##### 📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com)  How do I apply for CE? **End-of-Session Digital Form Instructions** At the conclusion of each session, a digital form will be sent to the email address you provided on the roster. - The form will remain open for **10 days**. - Once the form closes, you will be able to access previous session application forms from your **Connection** page.     I missed the deadline for the digital application. Can I still get CE? .**Form Submission Instructions** - - Once the form closes, you will be able to access previous session application forms from your **Connection** page. - **Download** the form for the session you are requesting and **send completed forms directly to our CE provider**. - The FINAL application deadline is 30 days from the last day of the training.  The form is closed. How do I get the application? **Form Submission Instructions** - - Once the form closes, you will be able to access previous session application forms from your **Connection** page. - **Download** the form for the session you are requesting and **send completed forms directly to our CE provider**. The evaluation covered topics we haven't been taught. How do I complete the application? The Level 1 IFS Training consists of six structured learning modules. Our continuing education (CE) application is aligned with these modules as submitted to regulatory boards. Depending on the format of your cohort, each session may include one, two, or even three modules. Some trainings will cover multiple modules in a single session. Please note, the sequence of these modules follows the order approved in our original application and cannot be modified. For the full list of learning objectives and their order, you can visit our website.   [Level 1 Objectives](https://ifs-institute.com/trainings/level-1/learning-objectives) [Level 2 Objectives](https://ifs-institute.com/trainings/level-2/learning-objectives) [Level 3 Objectives](https://ifs-institute.com/trainings/level-3/learning-objectives) At times, trainers may deliver content in a different sequence than the official module order. As a result, your CE evaluation may reference skills or topics you have not encountered yet. If this happens, simply note “N/A” next to any items not yet covered—no action needed beyond that. I didn't get my CE Certificate? You can request copies or replacements of CE Certificates directly from our CE provider.  **The Institute for Continuing Education** PO Box 449 Montevallo, AL 35115 📞 205-626-8044  📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com)    I need a CE Certificate for a training that ended a few years ago. How do I do that? You can request copies or replacements of CE Certificates directly from our CE provider.  **The Institute for Continuing Education** PO Box 449 Montevallo, AL 35115 📞 205-626-8044 ##### 📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com)    How do I apply CE to my license? You will need to contact your individual licensing board to see if the CE we offer can be applied to your specific individual license.   Instructions on how to submit CE Certificates can be supported from your individual licensing board.  Additional questions can be answered by our CE provider.   ##### **The Institute for Continuing Education** ##### PO Box 449 ##### Montevallo, AL 35115 ##### 📞 205-626-8044  📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com)    When will I get my CE Certificate? - Our provider emails CE Certificates to the email address you provided on the roster. - You should receive them approximately 4-6 weeks after each session that is eligible for CE - If you need a physical copy of your CE Certificate, you can request one from our CE provider directly.  ##### **The Institute for Continuing Education** ##### PO Box 449 ##### Montevallo, AL 35115 ##### 📞 205-626-8044  ##### 📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com)       I need a CE certificate sooner for a license renewal, can I get it expediated? You can request an expediated certificate by contacting our CE provider and our Operations team.  **The Institute for Continuing Education** PO Box 449 Montevallo, AL 35115 📞 205-626-8044 ##### 📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com) ##### **AND** ##### 📧 [IFSOperations@IFS-Institute.com](mailto:IFSOperations@IFS-Institute.com)     I need to change my address or name for my CE Certificates. How do I do that? You can correct your information for the CE Certificates directly with our CE provider.  **The Institute for Continuing Education** PO Box 449 Montevallo, AL 35115 📞 205-626-8044 ##### 📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com)    I was absent for a portion of the session. Am I eligible for CE? Although, we do advertise full attendance is mandatory.  We also encourage you to apply for CE if you've only missed a small amount of time.  Your attendance is sent into our CE provider with your application and they make the determination if you are eligible.  Can I get a hard copy CE Certificate? Our provider sends out physical Certificates when requested. **The Institute for Continuing Education** PO Box 449 Montevallo, AL 35115 📞 205-626-8044 ##### 📧 [instconted@aol.com ](mailto:instconted@aol.com)or ##### 📧 [**instconted@gmail.com**](mailto:instconted@gmail.com)    My Level 1 training has bridge days. Do they offer CE? All Level 1 Trainings are designed with formal learning objectives that meet Continuing Education (CE) requirements. Those sessions with formal learning objectives offer CE. The bridge days do not have formal learning objectives. Consequently,** ****CE credits are not available for these bridge days**, and no separate application is required.   This information is on your Informational training brochure.  Can I earn CE credits for IFS training organized outside the U.S.?   Continuing Education (CE) credits are not available for most international trainings, as CE accreditation is awarded on a per-training basis. Many international organizers do not pursue CE approval because local standards differ from U.S. regulatory requirements. Additionally, to meet CE eligibility, all instructors must hold an advanced mental health license—a criterion that many international trainers do not fulfill. 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