Agents of Change vs. NetCE: CE Pricing and Live Events

NetCE is a long-standing CE provider with a large library of approved hours and a low entry price. It also offers live webinars, but only if you upgrade to its Premium plan or buy them one at a time.

We recommend Agents of Change Continuing Education for clinicians who want live and recorded CE together for the lowest price, because it’s the only provider under $100 with monthly live CE events. NetCE’s large library of approved hours is a real strength, but getting live webinars there costs $199/year or about $30 per credit hour.

Published by Agents of Change. This comparison uses publicly available provider information reviewed on November 3, 2026; it is not a hands-on review of every platform. Prices, plans, and policies can change, so confirm details with each provider before purchasing.

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Jump to: At a Glance · Price and Value · Live CE · Formats and Library · Approvals · When NetCE May Fit · Why We Recommend Agents of Change · FAQs · Next Steps

1) Agents of Change vs. NetCE at a Glance

2) Compare Price and Value

NetCE’s All Access plan starts at $89/year for unlimited online courses. To add live webinars, you need All Access Premium at $199/year. Without Premium, everything is sold course by course. On NetCE’s social work course list, live webinars are priced at about $30 per credit hour, so a 4-credit webinar costs $120, and self-study courses run about $6 per credit (for example, $90 for a 15-credit course).

If you don’t need any live CE, NetCE’s base plan is $10 less than Agents of Change. But if you want live hours at all, Agents of Change gives you live and recorded CE together for $100 less than NetCE Premium.

3) Compare Live CE Access

NetCE Premium offers a high volume of live webinars, with 20+ new sessions each month. That’s a real strength if you want to attend live sessions very frequently and don’t mind paying $199/year.

For most clinicians, a couple of live events a month is plenty, and Agents of Change includes 25+ live CE webinars a year in its $99 subscription. That makes Agents of Change the only provider under $100 with monthly live CE events.

4) Compare Formats and Library Size

NetCE’s library is one of the largest available, with 800+ ASWB/APA hours. Most of its courses are online, text-based self-study that you can also print.

Agents of Change offers 200+ courses with unlimited credits, in video with visual slides, audio and podcast, live webinars, and research formats. If reading long course texts is hard to fit into your week, the ability to watch or listen can make CE much easier to finish.

5) Compare Approvals and Certificates

Both providers are approved by ASWB ACE and NBCC, and both issue instant certificates. NetCE is also approved by APA and NAADAC, which may matter for psychologists and addiction professionals.

Agents of Change is an ASWB ACE Provider (#1919) and an NBCC ACEP (No. 7620), and it offers a free CE tracker to help you follow your state’s requirements.

6) When NetCE May Be a Good Fit

NetCE may fit if you only need self-paced, text-based CE and want the lowest possible base price, or if you need APA or NAADAC-approved hours. It’s also a strong option if you want a very large library of approved hours and are comfortable reading through courses.

7) Why We Recommend Agents of Change Over NetCE

You want live CE without paying $199. Agents of Change includes 25+ live events a year for $99.

You prefer watching or listening. Video, audio, and podcast formats make CE easier to fit into a busy schedule.

You want one simple plan. No upgrade tiers and no per-webinar fees.

8) FAQs: Agents of Change vs. NetCE

Q: Does NetCE include live webinars?

A: Only with its All Access Premium plan, at $199/year. Without Premium, NetCE sells live webinars individually, at about $30 per credit hour, so a 4-credit webinar costs $120.

Q: Is NetCE cheaper than Agents of Change?

A: NetCE’s base All Access plan is $89/year, but it doesn’t include live webinars. For live and recorded CE together, Agents of Change is $99/year, compared with $199/year for NetCE Premium.

Q: Which has more courses?

A: NetCE lists 800+ ASWB/APA hours. Agents of Change offers 200+ courses with unlimited credits, plus 25+ live events a year, in video, audio and podcast, and live formats.

Q: Are Agents of Change courses approved for counselors?

A: Yes. Agents of Change is an NBCC ACEP (No. 7620) as well as an ASWB ACE Provider (#1919).

9) Choose Agents of Change for Live and Recorded CE in One Subscription

Choose Agents of Change Continuing Education if you want 200+ ASWB ACE and NBCC-approved courses, 25+ live CE events a year, and multiple learning formats, all for $99/year. Start with 7.5 free CEUs, no subscription required, or see plans and pricing.

For the full picture, read our guide to the best mental health continuing education for therapists, social workers, and counselors.

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Sources and current provider details

• Agents of Change: CE pricing and plans
• Agents of Change: Continuing education approvals and features
• NetCE: All Access
• NetCE: Live webinars and All Access Premium
• NetCE: Social work course and live webinar prices

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About the Lead Instructor, Dr. Meagan Mitchell: Meagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing Continuing Education for Social Workers, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals for more than 10 years. From all of this experience helping others, she created Agents of Change Continuing Education to help Social Workers, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals stay up-to-date on the latest trends, research, and techniques.

Disclaimer: This content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.