Continuing Education Credit Pace Planner
Stagger continuing education hours instead of cramming the night before renewal. Enter your credit requirement, the number of weeks before the deadline, and any credits already earned to map out how many hours you should block each week to stay compliant.
Confirm credit requirements and carryover rules with your licensing board before relying on this pacing plan.
Examples
- 30 credits required, 12 weeks left, 8 credits earned, 1 hour per credit ⇒ Credits left to earn: 22.00 • Credits per week to stay on track: 1.83 • Study time per week: 1.83 hours (0.26 hours/day) • Minimum weeks needed at 1 credit per week: 22 weeks
- 24 credits required, 6 weeks left, no credits banked, 1.5 hours per credit ⇒ Credits left to earn: 24.00 • Credits per week to stay on track: 4.00 • Study time per week: 6.00 hours (0.86 hours/day) • Minimum weeks needed at 1 credit per week: 24 weeks
FAQ
What if credits roll over to the next cycle?
Leave the earned field blank for rollover credits until they are approved. Once confirmed, add them to reduce the remaining pace.
How should I plan for travel or blackout weeks?
Subtract those weeks from the weeks remaining input or increase the credits per week target to front-load coursework before travel.
Can I use this for multi-state requirements?
Run the calculator separately for each jurisdiction or certification, then combine the highest weekly hour target into your study calendar.
Does the tool remind me of reporting deadlines?
No. Use your LMS or calendar reminders to track filing dates. This tool only sets the study cadence you need to be ready.
Additional Information
- Many licensing boards require a specific mix of live, ethics, or specialty credits—track those separately if they have their own quotas.
- Adjust hours per credit upward for immersive conferences, downward for quick self-paced webinars.
- Logging hours weekly in your LMS or spreadsheet prevents end-of-cycle rush fees for late reporting.