Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are measures used in continuing education programs to assist professionals in maintaining their license in their profession. CEUs are a vital measure in ongoing education programs, helping professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field. CEUs are required in many professions, including health insurance brokers, real estate agents, and insurance agents.

Here are some key points about CEUs:

• CEUs are earned by completing approved courses, seminars, conferences, or events related to a professionals field.
• The number of CEUs required varies by profession and state.
• CEUs are used to measure the amount of time spent in continuing education programs, with one CEU equal to 10 hours of participation in an accredited program.
• CEUs are not a trademarked term, so any educational institution may use it to describe their courses.
• There are no requirements for educator qualifications that are attached to each institutions courses when offering CEUs.
• Some bodies, such as the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, are attempting to standardize and accredit institutions using the term CEU.

Professions and industries usually regulate their approved continuing education within their bylaws, and not one institute or accrediting body has become a standard to accept in this regard. It is important to check with the relevant professional organization or state licensing board to determine the specific CEU requirements for a particular profession.