Professional Development

APA plays a vital role in helping you attain your career goals.

Discover Your Professional Home APA Divisions

Joining one or more of APA’s 54 divisions is a powerful way to expand on your knowledge and connect with colleagues who share your scientific, academic, and professional interests.


Applicants can join one or more divisions. Each division has their own eligibility criteria and dues. In addition, each division has its own officers, website, publications, email lists, awards, convention activities, and meetings.

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Enjoy Lifelong Learning with Continuing Education (CE)

Each program gives you the opportunity to complete continuing education that fits your interests, your schedule, and your budget. As an APA member, you will receive a discount on all CE programs.

APA Book-Based Programs

Derived from leading APA books that cover an array of topics

Live Webinars

Series led by prominent practitioners and scholars working in key areas of professional practice.

Video On-Demand (VOD) Recordings

Digital video recordings taken from live webinars and APA Convention.

Article-Based Programs

From APA publications, featuring top experts on a wide range of today’s most significant topics and interests
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Become an APA Fellow

Be recognized for your special contributions to the field and become an APA Fellow. 

Fellow status distinguishes members of the Association who have shown evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology as a science and as a profession.
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CE Sessions at the APA Annual Convention

During the APA convention, participants have the opportunity to attend CE Sessions (one-credit programs) on a broad range of topics and earn CE credit. Unlimited CE credit is now included in the convention registration fee! 


CE Sessions highlight some of the outstanding programming offered by APA Divisions at the annual convention. 

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