FAQ’s
Is there a recommended sequence for AEDP® Certification courses?
Answer: Yes! There are three essential components for certification: Immersion, Essential Skills, and Supervision with an AEDP-certified supervisor or faculty member.
- AEDP Immersion – This is the foundational course and the first required step toward certification. After completing the Immersion course, therapists attain AEDP Level 1 status.
- Essential Skills – This is the second required step. Upon completing Essential Skills, therapists achieve AEDP Level 2 status.
- Post-Essential Skills – After completing Essential Skills, therapists can either:
- Take the 5-module Advanced Skills course along with one supervision option, or
- Opt for two supervision options.
Supervision options include:
- 15 hours of individual supervision, including 5 hours of presenting and receiving feedback on a video of your work.
- 30 hours of group supervision, including 5 hours of presenting and receiving feedback on a video of your work.
It is recommended to begin supervision after Immersion and to do so concurrently with Essential Skills to enhance learning.
Find A Supervisor: Email findasupervisor@aedpinstitute.org with details about your preferences. Your request will be shared with all certified supervisors, faculty members, and supervisors in training. Those available and suited to your needs will contact you directly.
What If I forget my login username or password?
Answer: Click Login and either click on the lost password link at the bottom of the page or click Here.
What are the AEDP® Member benefits?
Click here to see the detailed member page
AEDP membership is more than a subscription—it’s your gateway to a global community of clinicians committed to healing through connection. As a member, you gain exclusive access to a range of benefits, including two new interactive offerings designed to deepen your learning and strengthen connections with fellow AEDP practitioners:
NEW! Clinicians’ Corner: A members-only space for live case discussions led by expert AEDP clinicians—valuable for all AEDP levels.
NEW! Reading Together: Small-group sessions where members read session transcripts aloud, offering a unique opportunity for deliberate, experiential learning in AEDP.
In addition to these new experiences, membership provides:
- AEDP Referral Network: Expand your practice and help clients find qualified AEDP therapists.
- Discounts on Trainings: Now includes even greater savings from early bird rates – exclusive to members.
- AEDP Clinical Discussion Listserv: Connect with colleagues worldwide through thoughtful, lively exchanges.
- Premium AEDP Therapist Directory Listing: Showcase your practice, get found by prospective clients and referring therapists.
- Transformance Talks: Live webinars to enrich your AEDP knowledge and develop community connections.
- and more ….
AEDP Institute Membership isn’t just about resources. It’s about being part of a community. You’ll enjoy more connection, more learning, and more support as you grow as a therapist. For most members, the benefits more than pay for themselves. Don’t wait, join the AEDP Institute today!
Annual Membership $189
Have a question about CE?
Continuing Education (CE) Credits & Fees
How many CE credits do your courses offer? AEDP Institute works with multiple accrediting bodies to provide continuing education credit for live online (synchronous) and On Demand (asynchronous) training. Due to scope of practice and content criteria for each individual profession and jurisdiction, the availability of credit varies by course. Please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approvals.
For course-specific CE details, please visit the individual course page.
How much does CE credit cost? The CE fee varies by course. You’ll find the exact fee listed on each course’s registration page under the tab “CE.”
What do I need to do to receive CE credit? Full attendance is required to meet the standards of our accrediting organizations. To receive CE credit, you must:
- Register for the course and check off the CE box
- Pay the applicable CE fee
- Attend the training in full
- Complete the online course evaluation
Partial credit is not available. CE certificates are available following confirmation of full attendance, and completion of the evaluation form.
Which licensing boards accept your CE credits? AEDP Institute currently holds CE approvals from the following boards. Please note that the information below does not guarantee credit for any specific course — availability varies by course and profession.
- ASWB — AEDP Institute (Provider #2307) is approved through the ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on CE acceptance. Approval period: October 31, 2025 – October 31, 2026.
- American Psychological Association (APA) — AEDP Institute is approved by the APA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and maintains responsibility for its programs and their content. Approval period: April 22, 2026 – April 22, 2028.
- New York State Board of Psychology — AEDP Works, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology (#PSY-0256). Approval period: February 11, 2025 – February 28, 2028
- New York State Board for Social Work (LMSW & LCSW) — AEDP Works, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work (#SW-0805). Approval period: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
- NBCC — AEDP Works, LLC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7622). Please note: counselors and MFTs licensed in New York, and MFTs licensed in Massachusetts, are not eligible for NBCC credit through this provider. Approval period: September 25, 2024 – September 24, 2027.
Will additional boards be added? CE approvals may be in process for additional national and state boards. Please check back for updates, or contact us at admin@aedpinstitute.org
with any CE-specific questions.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure All planners and presenters have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. There is no commercial support for AEDP Institute’s programs, and no relationships exist between AEDP Institute, presenters, or program content that could be construed as a conflict of interest.
Support & Troubleshooting for zoom
f you are unable to join your Zoom session, please check the following:
1. Make Sure You’re Logged Into Zoom With the Correct Email
This is the most common issue.
You must be signed into Zoom with the same email address you used to register for the course.
If you use a different email (even your personal Zoom account), Zoom will block access.
How to fix:
- Log out of Zoom completely.
- Log back in using the exact email you used when you registered.
- Then try the meeting link again.
2. Confirm You Are Using the Correct Meeting Link
Double-check the link in your confirmation email or course reminder.
Copy/paste it if clicking doesn’t work.
3. Update or Reinstall Zoom
Make sure you have the latest version of Zoom.
If needed, reinstall from zoom.us/download.
4. Try Another Browser or Device
If the Zoom app won’t open, use the “Join from your browser” option or try another device.
5. Check Your Internet Connection
Restart your Wi-Fi or switch networks if possible.
How do I unsubscribe from marketing emails and resubscribe using a different email address
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How do I change my information in the Therapist Directory?
Answer: If you want to update your directory listing, first login to your member account, Go to the therapist directory and find your listing. Click edit
Are there terms that are unique to AEDP®?
Answer: Yes. Go here to access the AEDP Glossary.
How do I become Certified in AEDP
There are two different Certification levels for AEDP. One is to become a Certified therapist the other is to become a Certified Supervisor. Click here for more information
What is your cancellation Policy and refund policy
Click here to see the full cancellation and refund policy
How much does it cost to become certified
What does it cost to become certified, and how long does it take?
The total cost of certification varies, as each person’s path is unique. Progress is based less on completing a fixed number of hours and more on your readiness at each stage of training.
Timelines also differ. Some participants move through the sequence more quickly, while others take additional time to deepen their learning and clinical integration. Both approaches are appropriate and often reflect individual schedules, resources, and experience.
Pathway to Certification Readiness
To become certification-ready, you must first achieve Level 3.
View level definitions here: [link to levels defined]
To reach Level 3, you will complete:
- The Immersion Course
- Essential Skills (ES1)
- Either:
- Five Advanced Skills Modules (ASM) and one supervision option
or - Two supervision options
- Five Advanced Skills Modules (ASM) and one supervision option
Detailed course descriptions and current pricing are available under the Trainings section of our website.
View the full certification pathway here: [link to certification pathway]
After Level 3
Once Level 3 is achieved, the next step is individual (one-on-one) supervision. This phase focuses on refining your clinical work and preparing your certification materials for submission.
While the process may seem extensive, most participants move through it in a way that aligns with their learning style and professional commitments.
