Choosing the right continuing professional education (CPE) courses can be overwhelming. With so many options, how do you pick the right one? Between determining your CPE goals, finding the ideal course duration, managing cost and ensuring quality, the search can be daunting.

We recommend simplifying your search by finding CPE courses that match your unique learning style.

Visual learners, for instance, may find live webinars to be the best CPE for their style. If you’re an independent learner, self-study courses might be the ideal solution. For others, a mix of live and on-demand programming along with self-study guides might be best.

The Surgent course catalog features more than 1,500 CPE webinars with at least 15 courses added monthly. This means there is a course that fits your professional education needs — no matter your learning style. 

Find the best CPE courses that match your learning style
Understanding your learning style and finding a course to match it is the most important thing you can do when searching for a CPE course. After all, you shouldn’t have to bend your learning to one that’s not suitable for you.

For accounting firms looking for CPE courses to offer your employees, you should look for a provider that offers a wide range of content. The CPE courses you select should provide the appropriate content for all types of learning styles. Visual learners might benefit from seeing information in the form of graphs, charts or illustrations, while an auditory learner might prefer lectures and other verbal instruction. Kinesthetic learners like to be hands-on and experimental with their learning. While it’s important to focus on your primary learning methods, a mix of all these features will give you an edge. Here are some basic features you should look for based on your learning preferences.

Visual learners

• Flash cards 
• Explanatory videos 
• Textbooks 
• Well-designed interface  

 Auditory learners 

• Flash cards (if you read them aloud)  
• Lectures  
• Options to hear textbook material  
• Mobile listening options 
• Podcasts

Kinesthetic learners

• Simulations 
• Practice exams
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Lectures that walk through real scenarios and give practical applications 

Surgent CPE offers features for visual, kinesthetic and auditory learners with firm programs to accommodate all types of learners, ranging from in-firm and onsite training at your location, to staff-level training programs. 

Finding content that matches your learning preferences — and helps you retain information quickly — is the best way to make sure you’re understanding the material in the CPE courses you take.

Best CPE courses for all learning types
Many professionals seeking the best CPE courses have varied learning types. They don’t prefer a particular style. Having the ability to mix live and on-demand webinars with self-study options is their best path toward CPE success.

If you’re a professional seeking multiple learning options in your CPE courses and are looking for the best value, a bundled package like Surgent’s Ultimate Plus Package gives you the best bang for your buck. The package includes 12 months of access to:

• More than 8,000 credits 
• More than 1,200 live webinars 
• More than 190 self-study PDF courses 
• More than 100 on-demand webcasts

There’s something for every learning style in this package. In addition, this is the only package that includes premium courses, such as our COVID-19-related updates, specialized courses and our Weekly Expert Hour. 

With comprehensive learning options, CPE learners of all types can gain the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to excel in their field.

Best online CPE courses for visual learners
If you’re a visual learner, video content and online courses are going to be your best bet for earning CPE credits.

Live webinars, for instance, can help visual learners absorb information quicker and more easily than other forms of education. A collection of more than 1,200 live webinars is available in Surgent’s Unlimited Plus Package with more than 15 added on a monthly basis.

For a visual learner, seeing a live demonstration or presentation is going to be more engaging than simply reading text. Live webinars also allow visual learners to ask instructors questions and receive immediate answers and feedback. This, of course, helps students better retain the information.

Additionally, Surgent’s extensive library of live webinars on topics ranging from audit skills training to the latest on the Inflation Reduction Act, COVID-19-related updates and more, can keep visual learners up-to-date and informed on the latest-breaking industry updates.

Best CPE courses for independent learners
If you’re looking for flexibility to study on your own time, self-study materials and on-demand courses might suit your needs best. Surgent’s Unlimited Self-Study Package includes annual access to more than 250 downloadable courses along with reference material downloads. Self-guided materials like these are perfect for independent learners as they enable learners to access the information when it’s most convenient.

Another option for independent learners would be Surgent’s Unlimited Plus Package, which includes more than 190 self-study PDF courses and more than 100 on-demand webcasts.

Also available in Surgent’s Unlimited Plus Package, live webinars are a valuable resource for independent learners because they can provide a wealth of information in a short amount of time. They can cover topics in-depth while also providing the opportunity to ask questions and interact with experts in the field. Surgent’s highly qualified and expert instructors deliver deep knowledge and are committed to helping you pass.

Why should you choose Surgent CPE courses?
If you’re looking to keep up with the latest CPE credit requirements, Surgent’s comprehensive offering is the perfect solution. Our courses are among the first to cover new legislation and are designed to meet your organization’s compliance needs.

With Surgent you get: 

• 5-star rated courses. With consistently high ratings from CPAs and other professionals, our courses deliver quality content and education.
• First-to-market content. Our team of course creators is attuned to the latest industry news and updates. So, if there are changes to tax laws or new legislation impacting the industry, Surgent is first to market with updated content.
• Instant CPE certificates. You don’t need to wait for days or weeks for your certificate. Simply check your email after finishing the course to receive your digital certificate.
• Accreditation. As an officially recognized provider by the NASBA, Internal Revenue Service, and CFP Board, Surgent courses satisfy Yellow Book guidelines and are valid across the U.S.

Conclusion
Choosing which continuing professional education course to pursue can be a difficult one. Luckily, Surgent offers a variety of CPE webinars and self-study courses to cater to many different learning styles and individual needs.

Visual learners will find live courses specifically tailored to their preferred style of learning, while independent learners can take advantage of self-study courses Surgent offers, which allow them to work at their own pace.

With so many options available, Surgent’s catalog can help you reach your CPE goals regardless of your learning type.

Contact us today to find out how Surgent CPE can provide you with the CPE courses you need to succeed.