Effective parenting after separation or divorce requires developing new skills that many parents have never needed before. When your family lived under one roof, you could coordinate parenting decisions in real-time, maintain consistent routines naturally, and present a united front to your children without much conscious effort. Now, successful parenting means mastering communication across households, setting boundaries with a former partner, managing your own emotions during difficult interactions, and creating stability for your children despite significant life changes. Our court-approved parenting skills course focuses specifically on building the practical competencies you need to parent effectively in a separated family structure.

Accepted by your court or you'll receive a refund.
English | Spanish | Chinese | French
Completely online. No meets. Available anywhere
DCF Approval aligns with most legal and employment requirements

This skills-based approach goes beyond theory to provide actionable strategies you can implement immediately. You'll learn specific communication techniques like using business-like emails instead of emotional texts, creating structured communication protocols that reduce conflict, and knowing when to disengage from unproductive conversations. We cover practical skills for managing transitions between homes, creating consistent rules and expectations across households, handling situations when you and your co-parent disagree about parenting decisions, and supporting your children's relationship with their other parent even when it's personally difficult. Each module includes real-world examples, practice scenarios, and concrete tools you can use right away.
The parenting skills you'll develop in this course extend beyond just managing your co-parenting relationship. You'll also build emotional regulation skills that help you stay calm during stressful interactions, active listening techniques that strengthen your connection with your children, boundary-setting skills that protect your wellbeing, and stress management strategies that prevent parenting burnout. These competencies benefit not just your co-parenting relationship but all aspects of your parenting and your children's development.
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Work through the video lessons at your own pace
4 - 8 hour course, completely online. No in person attendance required.
Quick start. Easy interface.
No homework. No quizzes
A final assessment is required. No trick questions.
Available in English, Spanish and Chinese
Quick start. Simple platform interface. All closed captioned. Fully optimized for all formats.
Is this course court apporoved?
This Parenting Skills Class is written in accordance with statutory requirements for parents involved in divorce, paternity, or other family law proceedings involving minor children. This course is designed to align with commonly ordered parenting education requirements and provides the documentation typically requested by attorneys, mediators, and courts.
Acceptance of any parenting course is ultimately determined by the individual court. If your court requires additional details or documentation, support is available to help you provide what’s needed.
Is this parenting course required for everyone going through separation?
When children under 18 are involved, most states and jurisdictions require divorcing parents to complete a parenting education course like this. If you're unsure whether your situation requires this course, consult with your attorney or the court clerk overseeing your case.
We were never married but the court requires us to take a parenting class. Is this the right course?
Yes. Even if you were never married, courts often require both parents to complete parenting education when there are matters of custody, visitation, or co-parenting plans. Our course addresses the impact of separation on children and provides co-parenting strategies that apply to all families, regardless of marital status.
Is this course therapy or legal advice?
No. This is an educational course designed to support parenting skills and compliance with parenting education requirements.
Will I receive proof of completion?
Upon completion, you’ll receive a formal Certificate of Completion that includes:
Your full legal name
Course name
Total instructional hours completed
Date of completion
Unique ID Number
The official certificate can be looked up on our verification portal. Your completion record is securely stored, and replacement certificates can be issued if needed.
Does my certificate of completion expire?
No, the certificate itself does not have an expiration date. However, the court or organization requiring the course may have their own rules about how recent the completion date must be. We recommend checking with them if you're unsure about timing requirements.
Is your course guaranteed to be accepted by my court?
Yes! We're confident in the quality and widespread acceptance of our program. If for any reason our certificate is not accepted to fulfill a legal requirement, we'll provide a full refund with written proof of the rejection. We stand behind our course and want you to complete your requirement successfully.
What can I expect of the exam?
There are no quizzes. The final assessment is 30 questions at the end of the final module and requires an 80% to pass. You can take it as many times as you need and go back to review the material as necessary.
Can I access the course on mobile devices?
Yes. The course is compatible with all device formats.
Do I need to attend live sessions or speak to anyone?
No. The course is 100% online and private, with no live calls or group participation required. This is completely self-paced; you can complete the course on your own schedule.
Is my information secure?
Yes. We do not share your information except as required for court compliance. We're committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining strict confidentiality. Our website uses advanced encryption technology to safeguard all personal information you submit. For complete details on how we protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
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