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Providing quality, unique continuing education to mental health professionals since 1995
As one of the earliest companies to provide online continuing education courses to mental health professionals, Zur Institute continues to innovate by offering distinctive and cutting-edge perspectives rarely found elsewhere.
Quality, board-approved continuing education for mental health professionals since 1995
Zur Institute was one of the very first organizations in the United States to bring continuing education for mental health professionals online. Since 1995, more than 75,000 psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors, and nurses have earned CE credits through our courses, webinars, and certificate programs.
We were founded by Ofer Zur, Ph.D. (1950 to 2025), a licensed psychologist, Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and one of the most influential voices on ethics, boundaries, and standard of care in psychotherapy. His founding conviction still drives everything we publish: continuing education should challenge assumptions, sharpen critical thinking, and give clinicians tools they can use in the room the next day. Read about our founder and his legacy.
Today the Institute is led by Director Glenn Marks, Ph.D., MBA, and offers over 120+ online CE courses, live CE webinars, and certificate programs developed and taught by licensed, credentialed clinicians and subject matter experts.
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Accredited and Approved by the Boards That Matter
Zur Institute holds national approvals from the bodies most state boards recognize, plus direct approvals from individual state boards. Provider numbers are listed so you can verify us with your board.
National approvals
American Psychological Association (APA). Zur Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Zur Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE), Provider #1111. Approved to offer social work continuing education through the ASWB ACE program. Approval period 6/1/2024 to 6/1/2027. Accepted by most US state boards and all Canadian provinces. State and provincial boards have final authority over individual course acceptance.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), ACEP No. 7144. Zur Institute is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Zur Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of its programs.
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). Approved to provide continuing education and professional development for CPCA members.
IBCCES Certified Education Training Partner. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards has certified Zur Institute as a Certified Education Training Partner, with content reviewed against the Ten Areas of Autism Competency.
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC): CRCs and CCRCs may receive pre-approved CE credit for Zur Institute courses by submitting a post-attendance application to CRCC.
State board approvals
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Zur Institute is a recognized approved provider for five separate New York licenses:
- Psychologists, Provider #PSY-0029
- Licensed Psychoanalysts, Provider #P-0049
- Licensed Master and Clinical Social Workers, Provider #0081
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Provider #MFT-0006
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0007
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapists, Provider #CAT-0044
Florida. Approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, Provider #50-9450. Completions are reported directly to CE Broker.
California.
- Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), Provider #CEP 14826
- Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (CA BVNPT), LVN Provider #V-10846 and Psychiatric Technician Provider #V-10797
- California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE), Provider #CP20 992 H 0925
- Recognized by the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC)
- Courses meet CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements for LMFTs, LCSWs and LPCCs through our APA, ASWB and NBCC approvals
Kansas. Approved by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, Provider #08-001.
Additional states. Idaho, Missouri, Alaska, New Jersey and others accept Zur Institute credits for specific licenses. See the full Licensing Board Approvals page for details by state and license type.
What We Believe Good CE Looks Like
Most CE is designed to be completed. Ours is designed to be used. Every course we release is built on four principles:
Engaging. Who ever said CE has to be boring? Many of our courses feature interviews with subject matter experts who do not shy away from hard questions. All courses are available in written format, over 80 percent include audio, and many include video, so you can learn the way that suits you.
Actionable. Capturing your attention is not enough. Every course delivers tools, interventions, checklists, or clinical forms you can put to work immediately in your practice.
Inclusive. Our content embraces diverse clinical approaches and addresses diversity across culture, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic context.
Thought-provoking. We consider a course a success when it prompts you to examine an assumption you did not know you held. Challenging unfounded myths and faulty beliefs in our field is part of our identity, and it has been since our founder co-authored the landmark book that reopened the profession’s debate on dual relationships.
Who Creates and Reviews Our Courses
Every Zur Institute course is developed by licensed mental health professionals and academic subject matter experts, and every author is identified by name and credentials on the course page. Our contributors include psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and professional counselors with decades of combined clinical, forensic, academic, and supervisory experience.
Before publication, each course is reviewed for clinical accuracy, alignment with current ethics codes and standards of care, and compliance with the requirements of our approving boards.
Leadership
Glenn Marks, Ph.D., MBA – Director
Glenn Marks is a Ph.D. clinical psychologist and holds an MBA. Over his career he has worked with more than 10,000 clients and consulted for organizations ranging from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration to academic and nonprofit hospitals – verify and tailor this with Dr. Marks. As Director of Zur Institute, he is responsible for the Institute’s educational program and its content, and continues the Institute’s commitment to rigorous, independent, clinically useful continuing education.
Ofer Zur, Ph.D. – Founder (1950 to 2025)
Dr. Zur founded the Institute in 1995 and directed it for twenty-five years. A licensed psychologist, APA Fellow, author of four books, and internationally recognized forensic and ethics expert, he shaped how a generation of clinicians thinks about boundaries, dual relationships, telehealth ethics, and standard of care.
Read Dr. Zur’s story and legacy
Zur Institute by the Numbers
- 1995 — Year founded; among the first online CE providers in behavioral health
- 130+ — Online CE courses across ethics, clinical practice, supervision, and telehealth
- 15+ — Certificate programs, including TeleMental Health and Digital Ethics
- 45,000+ — Clinicians served across all 50 states and internationally
- 6 — National and state approval bodies (adjust to actual count)
Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Not every course suits every learner, and we stand behind that reality with a straightforward policy. If a course you purchase does not meet your expectations, we will exchange it for another of your choosing up to 6 months after purchase, or provide a full refund up to 30 days after purchase, as long as the course has not been completed. See our full Refund and Course Exchange Policies.
What Clinicians Say
“Their Courses on Ethics and Digital Privacy are the gold standard. I’ve recommended Zur to my entire clinical team for their NJ Supervision requirements. Practical, engaging, and compliant.
Michael R, LCSW, Clinical Director
Questions? We Answer Them
Is Zur Institute an APA approved CE provider? Yes. Zur Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists, and maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
Will my state board accept Zur Institute CE credits? Most US state boards accept CE from APA, ASWB, NBCC, and NAADAC approved sponsors. Requirements vary by license type and state, so check our Licensing Board Approvals page or contact your board directly.
How long do I have to complete a course? Courses can be completed in one or more sittings over a period of three years from the date of purchase.
How do I receive my CE certificate? Certificates are available immediately from your account home page after you complete the course material and pass the post-test.
Who writes Zur Institute courses? Licensed mental health professionals and academic subject matter experts. Every author is named and credentialed on the course page.
Contact and Company Information
Zur Institute, Inc.
321 S Main St #29, Sebastopol, CA 95472, United States.
Phone: 833-961-1344.
Email: support@zurinstitute.com.
Support hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.