
Need to fulfill animal welfare education requirements?
You can earn continuing education credits and certificates through Best Friends National Conference sessions.
Through the 2022 Best Friends National Conference, you can earn continuing education credits (CEs) or continuing education units (CEUs) and certificates. See the information below about the qualifying credits, certificates and how to submit for your credentials.
Please note, the deadline to purchase session recordings has now passed.

The National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA)

Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)
Best Friends Animal Society is an approved provider of content that enhances professional competence and aligns with the five domains of the CAWA exam specifications. Every hour of training equals one CE toward a CAWA recertification.
