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Civil Forensic Assessment Certificate

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160 CE Hours

13 Self-Paced Programs

$4,150 USD Total

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Designed for Working Professionals

This certificate includes 13 courses designed to build competency from foundational principles to advanced civil forensic assessment practice. Delivered as a fully self-paced pathway, it provides comprehensive training alongside shareable, blockchain-verified digital credentials that demonstrate your expertise.

This certificate is designed for licensed and license-eligible forensic mental health professionals who conduct (or plan to conduct) court-involved evaluations and provide forensic opinions. It is well-suited for psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and other mental health clinicians whose work intersects with legal decision-making. 

This certificate is intended to support professionals working in private practice, group practice, hospitals/clinics, correctional settings, community agencies, court clinics, and multidisciplinary forensic teams. The training curriculum is especially relevant for those performing or supporting forensic psychological practice and child custody evaluations, including cases involving high conflict, allegations of alienation, and allegations of child sexual abuse, as well as those who may be called to provide expert testimony.

This certificate is designed to fit in with your professional responsibilities without sacrificing depth or rigor. 

  • Self-paced learning - progress through the training on your own schedule

  • 12 months of access - revisit content anytime throughout the year

  • Flexible completion - start, pause, and resume as your workload allows

Hear from Program Participants

Our training programs are led by industry experts and supported by flexible learning tools, so participants gain skills that translate immediately into practice.

"I don't know that I would have passed my boards without CONCEPT"

Having the downloadable source material to study from was a huge advantage for my board certification tests, since I could review the content as many times as I needed. I don't know that I would have passed my boards without CONCEPT, since much of what I reviewed in those presentations were covered in my exam.

"Some of the most amazing professionals in the field"

The programs are staffed by some of the most amazing experts in the field, and they made themselves available to me if I followed up with a question.

Ph.D, Psycholgoist PSY15631

Dr. Abraham Loebenstein

"Valuable Training Library"

CONCEPT Continuing & Professional Studies, Palo Alto University presentations have always been high-quality and delivered by experts in forensic psychology. They are one of the most valuable resources in my field.

Clinical Psychologist at Braden Counseling Center

Dr. Jayne Braden

Civil Forensic Assessment Certificate Curriculum

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Amanda Fanniff, PhD
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Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP
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Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP
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David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP
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Michele Galietta, PhD
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Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP
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Lisa Drago, PhD, ABPP
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John F. Edens, PhD
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Martin Sellbom, PhD
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William E. Foote, PhD

Training Instructors

Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP

Professor and Chief of the Division of Forensic Behavioral Sciences

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Tess M.S Neal, PhD

Associate professor of psychology and Dean's Professor

Iowa State University

Michele Galietta, PhD

Associate Professor of Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Amanda Fanniff, PhD

Associate Professor of Psychology

Palo Alto University

David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP

Professor of Psychology and Professor of Law and Director of JD/PhD Program in Law & Psychology
Drexel University

John F. Edens, PhD

Professor of Psychology

Texas A&M University

Martin Sellbom, PhD

Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences

Monash University

William Foote, PhD, ABPP

Private Practice Forensic Psychologist

Lisa Drago, PhD, ABPP

Private Practice Forensic Psychologist

Let Our Team Build the Right Training for Your Organization

Meet 1:1 with us so we can hear your unique workplace training needs. Tell us about your organization and your staff. What do you need to deliver on your goals and elevate your team?

In partnership with our curriculum development team and presenters we will customize a program to deliver the skills and knowledge you need--on your budget and timeline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A certificate program is a structured sequence of courses designed to develop both foundational and specialized competencies in a specific area of practice. Unlike standalone CE programs, certificate programs offer a comprehensive learning path and may include milestones, badges, and formal recognition of advanced training.

While this certificate is a standalone credential, many learners use it to supplement graduate training or professional licensure. It does not confer college credit at this time.

Yes. Upon completing all required trainings in the program, you will receive a digital certificate recognizing your achievement. You will also earn individual digital badges for each course, which you can display on platforms like LinkedIn or include in your professional portfolio to demonstrate your specialized training.

In addition, all trainings within the program provide continuing education (CE) credit. You will receive CE hours and a certificate of completion upon completion of each training. The full certificate program includes 150 CE hours. CE credit is available through approvals from the American Psychological Association (APA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), depending on your licensing board.

A certificate is a focused, non-degree training program designed to help you develop professional skills in a specific area, in this case, Correctional Mental Health. It is typically shorter than a degree program and does not confer academic credit toward a college degree.

For self-paced programs, all required materials are included.

There is no expiration for the certificate or the digital badges once you’ve completed the program. Learners have access to each course for the duration of the certificate program, but course content access ends one year after you complete each course. While your credentials remain permanent, you will no longer be able to review the course materials after that one-year window.

There is no formal application or admissions process. You can get started at any time by enrolling in an individual course or purchasing the full certificate.

There are no degree or licensure requirements to enroll. However, the content is designed for individuals with a background or strong interest in psychology, criminal justice, or mental health, and some material assumes familiarity with clinical concepts and terminology.

Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs are welcome to participate. The program is appropriate for both advanced learners and early-career professionals.

The certificate is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule.

Most learners complete the full certificate in approximately 6–12 months, depending on their availability and pace. You do not need to take all trainings at once. Programs can be completed individually over time, and you will still earn CE credit and digital badges as you progress.

There is no required training sequence, and you may complete them in any order. However, it is recommended to begin with foundational trainings as these provide important context for more advanced topics later in the program.

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