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CE Broker Explained: What It Is, Which States Require It, and How to Manage Your CE Credits

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Agents of Change Published August 12, 2026
⏱️ 16 min read

Continuing education is a routine part of maintaining a professional license, but keeping track of those credits can get surprisingly complicated. Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, and other mental health professionals may need to monitor total CE hours, ethics requirements, live versus self-paced credits, renewal deadlines, and course documentation. Then, depending on the state and licensing board, there may be another system added to the mix: CE Broker.

CE Broker is used by many professional licensing boards to track and verify continuing education, but the requirements aren’t the same everywhere. Some boards require licensees to use CE Broker, others make it optional, and some use it primarily for audits or compliance reviews. That means simply knowing that your state participates in CE Broker isn’t enough. You need to understand what your specific licensing board expects, how your credits get reported, and what you’re responsible for managing yourself.

In this article, we’ll break down how the CE Broker platform works, which states and mental health licensing boards use it, what to do when credits don’t appear, and how to stay organized throughout your renewal cycle. We’ll also explain how CE Broker differs from tools like the Agents of Change CE Requirements Tracker, so you can build a simple system for earning, tracking, and documenting your continuing education without scrambling when renewal time arrives.

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1) What Is CE Broker?

CE Broker is an online continuing education tracking system used by some professional licensing boards, licensees, and continuing education providers. Its main purpose is to help document whether professionals have completed the CE requirements needed to maintain or renew a license.

How CE Broker Works

When you complete an eligible continuing education course, the provider may report your credits directly to CE Broker. If automatic reporting isn’t available, you may be able to enter the course information and upload your certificate yourself.

Your CE Broker account can then show:

  • Courses you’ve completed
  • CE hours that have been reported
  • Progress toward renewal requirements
  • Required CE categories that may still be incomplete
  • Documentation associated with your CE activities

Is CE Broker a Licensing Board?

No. CE Broker is a third-party compliance and tracking platform used by participating licensing boards. Your state licensing board still determines your CE requirements, renewal deadlines, acceptable providers, and any special requirements such as ethics or supervision hours.

Is CE Broker a Continuing Education Provider?

CE Broker itself is primarily a tracking and compliance platform rather than the organization setting your licensing requirements. Its system may help you locate approved courses, but professionals can earn continuing education from many outside providers.

For example, Agents of Change Continuing Education offers more than 200 ASWB and NBCC-approved courses for Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, and other mental health professionals.

Why Do Licensing Boards Use CE Broker?

CE Broker can make it easier for boards to verify CE compliance and conduct audits electronically. Instead of asking every licensee to mail or email stacks of certificates, participating boards can review continuing education records through one centralized system.

Do You Have to Use CE Broker?

That depends on your specific licensing board. Some boards require CE Broker for reporting or renewal, while others offer it as an optional tracking tool or use it only during audits. Because requirements can vary even within the same state, always check the rules for your exact profession and license before assuming CE Broker is required.

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2) Which States Require CE Broker?

One of the most important things to understand about CE Broker is that there isn’t a simple nationwide list of “CE Broker states.” CE Broker requirements are typically established by individual licensing boards, which means one profession may be required to use CE Broker while another profession in the same state is not.

CE Broker’s current directory includes behavioral health regulatory boards in states such as Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and others. However, CE Broker itself cautions that appearing in its directory doesn’t mean every profession within that state has the same tracking requirements.

States With Clear CE Broker Requirements for Mental Health Professionals

As of August 2026, the following states have some of the clearest CE Broker requirements affecting Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, or other behavioral health professionals:

State Professionals Affected CE Broker Requirement Learn More
Florida Clinical Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, MFTs, and other Florida Department of Health licensees Required for CE reporting. CE must be reported to the electronic tracking system powered by CE Broker before license renewal. Florida Board CE Information
Georgia Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists who are required to complete CE Required. Beginning January 1, 2026, affected licensees must register for CE Broker and record CE completed for licensure and renewal. Georgia Board CE Broker FAQ
Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Required as part of renewal. LPCs report their CE totals from their CE Broker account when renewing. Mississippi LPC Renewal Information
Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists Used as part of CE compliance and renewal. The Board directs licensees to maintain and submit CE information through CE Broker. Ohio CE Broker FAQs
South Carolina Social Workers, Professional Counselors, MFTs, Addiction Counselors, and certain other behavioral health licensees Used as the Board’s CE tracking system. Renewal guidance instructs licensees who haven’t registered to create a free CE Broker account. SC Social Work Renewal / SC Counselor Renewal
Texas Social Workers, Professional Counselors, MFTs, and Psychologists regulated by the Behavioral Health Executive Council Required. Beginning January 1, 2026, all licensees must use CE Broker to track and report required CE before renewal. Texas Behavioral Health CE Broker Requirements

Florida specifically requires CE course completion to be reported through its electronic system before renewal. Georgia likewise made CE Broker registration and CE reporting mandatory for affected behavioral health licensees beginning January 1, 2026.

Texas also introduced a major change for 2026. All licensees regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, including Social Workers, Professional Counselors, MFTs, and Psychologists, are now required to use CE Broker and report their CE before they can renew.

Mississippi LPCs must report the continuing education totals shown in their CE Broker account during the renewal process, while South Carolina’s Social Work and counseling-related boards identify CE Broker as their CE tracking system and direct unregistered licensees to establish accounts.

What About Ohio CE Broker?

Ohio deserves special attention because “CE Broker Ohio” is one of the most commonly searched CE Broker-related terms.

The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board has partnered with CE Broker for continuing education compliance. The Board began directing licensees renewing after January 2019 to upload documentation of their required CE hours into their CE Broker accounts.

Ohio Social Workers can learn more about their broader CE requirements in the Agents of Change guide to Ohio Social Work Continuing Education and License Renewal Requirements. Counselors and Therapists can also review Ohio Counselor and Therapist Licensure Renewal Dates and CE Requirements.

States Where CE Broker Is Available but May Not Be Mandatory

A CE Broker partnership doesn’t automatically mean you’re required to use the platform. Several states illustrate why checking your individual board is so important.

State Current CE Broker Situation Learn More
Michigan CE Broker is optional for routine CE tracking, but professionals selected for a Bureau of Professional Licensing CE audit are required to upload documentation through CE Broker. Michigan CE Broker Information
Kansas The Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board participates in CE Broker, but requirements vary by profession and license type. Some license pages describe CE Broker as optional, while others incorporate it into renewal documentation. Kansas BSRB
Tennessee Tennessee health boards use CE Broker as an official tracking system, but some boards explicitly state that creating an account is currently not required. Tennessee Board of Social Workers
New Hampshire CE Broker is used by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification across numerous boards, including mental health-related boards, but requirements should be checked by individual profession. New Hampshire CE Broker Information
North Dakota The Board of Social Work Examiners partners with CE Broker for continuing education and approved course information. Licensees should verify current reporting requirements with the Board. North Dakota Social Work CE Information

Michigan is a particularly good example of the difference between CE Broker participation and CE Broker requirements. Michigan states that using CE Broker is optional for routine tracking, but if the Bureau of Professional Licensing selects you for a continuing education audit, you must upload your documentation through CE Broker.

Tennessee also partners with CE Broker, yet its Social Work Board says licensees may use the platform to track their CE hours rather than requiring routine CE Broker reporting.

How Can You Tell If Your License Requires CE Broker?

Before your next renewal, check three things:

  1. Your exact licensing board, rather than searching only by state.
  2. Your specific credential, such as LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or psychologist.
  3. Your board’s current renewal instructions, since CE Broker requirements can change between renewal cycles.

You can also review CE Broker’s current list of participating licensing boards. CE Broker currently lists behavioral health-related partnerships across numerous states, but it specifically advises professionals to confirm whether their particular license is fully configured for tracking.

For Social Workers managing state-specific CE rules, Agents of Change also maintains resources on Social Work license renewal dates by state and a free CE Requirements Tracker that can help you see what you need before renewal.

Bottom line: Don’t ask only, “Does my state use CE Broker?” The better question is, “Does my licensing board require me to use CE Broker for my specific license?” That small distinction can make a big difference when renewal time arrives.

Agents of Change has helped hundreds of thousands of Social Workers, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals with Continuing Education, learn more here about Agents of Change and claim your 7.5 free CEUs!

3) How Does CE Broker Actually Work?

CE Broker works as a centralized place to record and organize continuing education completed for a professional license. If your licensing board uses CE Broker, the platform helps connect the CE courses you’ve completed with the requirements your board expects you to meet.

In many cases, an approved continuing education provider reports your completed course directly to CE Broker. If that doesn’t happen automatically, you may need to enter the course yourself and upload your completion certificate. You can then review your CE history and see whether you’re on track for renewal.

A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Using CE Broker

1. Create or access your CE Broker account.
Start by creating an account and connecting the professional license you want to track. If you hold multiple licenses, make sure you’re looking at the correct credential and renewal period.

2. Complete your continuing education.
Take courses that meet your licensing board’s requirements. Pay attention to requirements for areas such as ethics, supervision, cultural competency, live education, or other state-specific topics.

3. Check whether your credits were reported.
After completing a course, review your CE Broker course history. Many providers report credits directly, but you shouldn’t assume every course will appear automatically.

4. Add missing CE when necessary.
If a course isn’t automatically reported and your board permits self-reporting, enter the course information and upload your certificate or other required documentation.

5. Review everything before renewing.
Before submitting your license renewal, compare your CE Broker record with your board’s current requirements. Make sure your total hours and any required categories are complete, then follow your licensing board’s separate instructions for actually renewing your license.

Does CE Broker Renew Your License for You?

Usually, no. Tracking your CE in CE Broker and renewing your professional license are generally separate processes.

CE Broker can help show that you’ve satisfied your continuing education requirements, but you’ll typically still need to submit a renewal application, pay the required fee, and complete any other steps through your state licensing board.

The Most Important Habit?

Don’t wait until renewal week to look at your CE Broker account. Checking your records periodically throughout the renewal cycle gives you time to correct missing courses, locate certificates, and complete any remaining requirements. A quick review after each course can prevent a much bigger administrative headache later.

4) Agents of Change Continuing Education and CE Broker

If your licensing board uses CE Broker, you don’t have to choose between CE Broker and Agents of Change Continuing Education. The two can serve different parts of the same continuing education workflow.

Agents of Change helps you understand your requirements, find appropriate courses, complete your CE, and plan ahead. CE Broker may then serve as the official tracking or reporting system used by your licensing board.

Complete Approved CE Courses With Agents of Change

Agents of Change is an ASWB Approved Continuing Education provider through the ACE program, provider #1919, and an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7620. Its growing library includes more than 200 continuing education courses for Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, and other mental health professionals.

This makes Agents of Change courses easy to incorporate into a CE Broker workflow. After completing an eligible course, you’ll receive documentation of your continuing education that can be maintained with your licensing records. If your board permits or requires you to self-report a course in CE Broker, CE Broker allows you to enter completed education and upload supporting certificate documentation.

Keep in mind that ASWB or NBCC approval doesn’t override an individual licensing board’s rules. Your state board remains the final authority on whether a specific course, topic, or delivery format satisfies a particular requirement.

Use CE Broker for Official Reporting When Required

CE Broker’s biggest role is compliance. If your board uses the system, CE Broker can maintain your reported course history and communicate that information to the participating regulatory board.

A simple workflow might look like this:

  1. Check your requirements with the Agents of Change CE Tracker.
  2. Choose an appropriate Agents of Change course based on the hours or subject areas you still need.
  3. Complete the course and save your certificate.
  4. Verify the credit in CE Broker if your licensing board uses the platform.
  5. Self-report or upload documentation when necessary according to your board’s rules.

The key point is that completing a course and having it appear in CE Broker aren’t always the same step. Depending on your licensing board and how a completion is reported, you may still need to enter the education yourself.

The Free Agents of Change CE Tracker Adds Another Layer

CE Broker is particularly useful when your board relies on it for official compliance reporting. The free Agents of Change CE Requirements Tracker, however, is designed to help mental health professionals plan what to take next, rather than simply document what they’ve already completed.

The free tracker covers all 50 states plus Washington, DC, for several common mental health licenses, including LCSW, LMSW, LSW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, and psychologist credentials. It also provides:

  • Personalized course recommendations based on your state’s CE requirements
  • Renewal alerts showing how much time remains before your deadline
  • Requirement-specific progress tracking
  • Course suggestions for categories you still need to complete
  • CSV export so you can keep your own spreadsheet or records
  • Free access with no credit card required

That makes the free Agents of Change tracker particularly useful alongside CE Broker’s free Basic account. CE Broker’s Basic tier focuses on state requirements, self-reporting, course history, and document storage. Some more advanced features, such as automatic credential expiration reminders, enhanced compliance calculations, and personalized course recommendations, are associated with CE Broker’s paid subscription levels rather than its free Basic account.

Agents of Change vs. CE Broker: What’s the Difference?

Feature Agents of Change CE Tracker CE Broker
Track state CE requirements Yes Yes, for participating boards
Personalized course recommendations Yes, free Available through certain paid CE Broker features
Renewal alerts Yes, free Advanced reminder functionality varies by CE Broker plan
Find courses matching requirements Yes Yes
Complete 200+ ASWB and NBCC-approved courses Yes No
Official reporting to participating licensing boards No Yes
Upload/self-report certificates Yes Yes
Free option Yes Yes

The easiest way to think about the relationship is this: Agents of Change can help you figure out what you need, find the courses to complete it, and stay ahead of your deadline. CE Broker can help document those credits with your licensing board when your board uses the platform.

Used together, they can turn CE management into a much more organized process. Instead of discovering at renewal time that you’re missing three ethics hours or a required live course, you can use the Agents of Change tracker to plan ahead, complete your ASWB and NBCC-approved continuing education, and then make sure the appropriate credits are properly reflected in CE Broker.

5) FAQs – CE Broker

Q: Is CE Broker required for every Social Worker or Counselor?

A: No. CE Broker requirements vary by state, licensing board, and profession, so a platform partnership does not automatically mean every licensee in that state must use it. Some boards require CE Broker for renewal or reporting, while others make it optional or use it primarily during audits. Always check your specific licensing board’s current renewal instructions.

Q: Do Agents of Change continuing education courses work with CE Broker?

A: Yes, Agents of Change Continuing Education offers ASWB and NBCC-approved courses that can be used toward qualifying continuing education requirements, subject to your individual licensing board’s rules. If your board uses CE Broker, you can verify that completed credits have been reported or self-report eligible courses when permitted. Keep your completion certificates in case documentation is needed.

Q: What is the difference between CE Broker and the Agents of Change CE Tracker?

A: CE Broker is primarily a compliance and reporting platform used by participating licensing boards, while the free Agents of Change CE Tracker helps mental health professionals plan and manage their continuing education. The Agents of Change tracker includes features such as renewal reminders, requirement-specific progress tracking, and personalized course recommendations. Using both can help you stay organized while also meeting any official reporting requirements from your licensing board.

6) Conclusion

CE Broker can feel confusing at first, especially because the rules aren’t the same for every profession or state. The most important thing to remember is that CE Broker is a tracking and compliance platform used by participating licensing boards, while your actual continuing education requirements still come from your board. Before renewal, make sure you know whether CE Broker is required for your license, whether your courses have been reported correctly, and whether you still need to complete a separate renewal application.

Staying organized throughout the renewal cycle can make the entire process much easier. Save your certificates, check your CE progress periodically, and avoid waiting until the final weeks before renewal to figure out what you’re missing. If your board uses CE Broker, treat it as one part of your overall CE system rather than the only place where you manage your professional development.

Agents of Change Continuing Education can help fill in the rest of that system with more than 200 ASWB and NBCC-approved courses, 20+ live continuing education events each year, and a free CE tracker that includes reminders, progress tracking, and personalized course recommendations. Used together, Agents of Change and CE Broker can help you understand what you need, complete appropriate continuing education, document your credits, and head into license renewal feeling prepared instead of rushed.

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► Learn more about the Agents of Change Continuing Education here: https://agentsofchangetraining.com

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.

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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

Note: Certain images used in this post were generated with the help of artificial intelligence.

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