California DSS CEUs (Self-Paced Online Courses)

California DSS CEUs are continuing education hours used by certain California administrators to maintain or renew certification through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB). CDSS’s administrator certification resources cover roles including RCFE, ARF, GH, and STRTP administrators.

• California Department of Social Services Administrator Certification → official CDSS Administrator Certification page

For administrator renewal, CDSS says each listed facility type requires 40 hours of Continuing Education Training Program (CETP) coursework. CDSS also says that at least 20 hours must be completed in an ACB-approved live course format, and up to 20 hours may be completed through an ACB-approved self-paced format.

• Important: Requirements can vary by certificate type and renewal situation.
  
• Always verify your renewal requirements directly with CDSS before enrolling.
• View official CDSS renewal requirements → CDSS renewal page
• Read the CDSS administrator FAQs → CDSS FAQ for administrators

Yes — in many cases, a portion of required CEU hours may be completed through approved self-paced online training. CDSS’s renewal guidance says that, for the listed facility types, up to 20 of the required 40 hours may be completed in ACB-approved self-paced course format, while at least 20 must be live.

• See official CDSS renewal format rules → CDSS renewal page

CircleUp Education offers:

• Self-paced learning
  
• Flexible online access
  
• Learn on your schedule
  
• Automatic certificate after completion

Yes. The current CDSS approved-vendor lists show CircleUp Education as a continuing education vendor on the RCFE, ARF, GH, and STRTP vendor lists, with vendor number 2000826.

CircleUp Education appears on the official CDSS approved-vendor lists for continuing education.

Because approval and acceptance can depend on your certificate type and course selection, we always recommend verifying your requirements directly with CDSS.

• Search the official CDSS approved-vendor lists → CDSS List of Approved Vendors page
  
• View RCFE continuing education vendors → RCFE CE vendor list
  
• View ARF continuing education vendors → ARF CE vendor list
  
• View GH continuing education vendors → GH CE vendor list
  
• View STRTP continuing education vendors → STRTP CE vendor list

The safest path is to do these three things:

• Confirm your certificate type (RCFE, ARF, GH, STRTP, etc.)
  
• Review the official CDSS renewal guidance
  
• Check that the vendor and course are approved for your needs
  

CDSS explicitly says that administrators are responsible for ensuring that courses taken for the administrator certification process are approved, and that courses without DSS approval will not be accepted.

• Check approved vendors through CDSS → CDSS approved-vendor page
• Review administrator renewal guidance → CDSS renewal page

hese courses are best suited for professionals looking for California DSS CEUs online and may be relevant to administrators or professionals connected to:

• RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly)
  
• ARF (Adult Residential Facility)
  
• GH (Group Home)
  
• STRTP (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program)
  

Those categories are the same core administrator program types named throughout the CDSS administrator certification materials.

These courses are designed for people who want training that is:

• Self-paced
  
• Easy to follow
  
• Practical and informative
  
• Relevant to real-world work
  
• Simple to complete on a busy schedule

Our self-paced DSS CEU courses are designed to be practical, engaging, and easy to follow. That means you can build valuable skills, complete hours more efficiently, and move through your training on your own schedule without sacrificing quality.

Yes. After successful course completion, learners receive an automatic certificate of completion for their records.

This helps make documentation simple and gives you a clear record of your completed training hours.

You can choose the option that works best for you.

• Individual courses are a great option if you want to complete a smaller number of hours or focus on a specific topic.
  
• The bundles are ideal if you want to complete multiple hours more efficiently and access the full training series in one place.
• Browse all DSS CEU courses
• View the 11-hour training bundle
• Explore individual courses in the series

The training series focuses on topics that support more effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive professional practice, including:

• Cultural competency
  
• Cultural humility
  
• Inclusive communication
  
• Accessible language
  
• Cultural Bias awareness
  
• Real-world application strategies
  
• Trust-building across diverse communities

Need fast and fun DSS CEUs?

• Learn more about the Cultural Competency Uncovered Training Bundle
  

You’ll have 6 months of access to complete your course at your own pace.

If you need clarification about certification, renewal hours, course formats, or approved vendors, the best place to confirm details is directly through CDSS.

• California DSS Administrator Certification → main administrator certification area
  
• CDSS administrator renewal requirements → renewal page
  
• CDSS administrator FAQs → FAQ page
  
• CDSS approved-vendor lists → approved-vendor hub page