Social Worker CE Requirements in Estonia
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Social Worker (Sotsiaaltootaja, tase 6 / tase 7) license in Estonia — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
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How many CE hours does a Social Worker need in Estonia?
A Social Worker must complete 130 CE / continuing-education hours every 5 years in Estonia.
Are there required CE topics for Social Worker in Estonia?
Estonia does not mandate specific CE subjects for Social Worker beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.
Can Social Worker CE be completed online in Estonia?
Generally yes — Estonia does not require live or interactive hours for Social Worker, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Continuing training linked to social-worker competences totalling 130 academic hours within the last 5 years; no fixed live/home-study split specified..
What else should Social Worker renewals know in Estonia?
Time-limited occupational qualification confirmed: the social worker certificate (both level 6 base qualification and level 7, plus all specialisations) is valid for 5 years. Renewal (taastoendamine) requires: (1) a prior social-worker qualification at the same level; (2) completion of continuing training related to social-worker competences of 130 academic hours within the last 5 years; and (3) at least 3 years of social-work experience within the last 5 years. Renewal is document-based (application, CV, certificate copies, self-analysis). Awarded by ESTA (ESWA) under the Social Welfare Professional Council within Kutsekoda.