Education & Training Hub
Education is an important first step in preventing and addressing gambling-related harm. The NCPG Education & Training Hub offers evidence-based, on-demand learning across a range of topics, whether you’re building foundational knowledge or expanding your expertise. Every course offers continuing education (CE) credits. NCPG members receive exclusive discounts on all courses.
Education Built for Professionals
- On-Demand Learning
Access courses anytime and learn at your own pace. - Continuing Education
Earn CE credits while expanding your knowledge and skills. - Member Savings
NCPG members receive exclusive discounts on all on-demand courses. - Training for Teams
NCPG Organizational Members receive additional savings when purchasing 50 or more course registrations.
Problem Gambling Courses
Build your understanding of problem gambling and gambling-related harm, including prevention, identification, treatment and other approaches to supporting individuals and communities.
Problem Gambling 101: Essentials for Professionals
Build a strong understanding of problem gambling and the various approaches for addressing gambling-related harm.
Introduction to the National Problem Gambling Helpline™
An introduction to the National Problem Gambling Helpline™ and its role in supporting individuals impacted by gambling addiction.
The Impact of Problem Gambling on Loved Ones
Explore how gambling disorder affects family and friends and learn practical strategies for supporting affected loved ones.
The Social, Legal, and Financial Impacts of Problem Gambling
Explore the financial consequences of gambling harm, including financial instability and the long-term impact of gambling losses.
Why Gambling is Addictive
Explore the biological and psychological mechanisms of gambling addiction, including the brain’s response to risk and reinforcement.
Responsible Gambling Courses
Explore evidence-based courses focused on responsible gambling principles, practices and strategies designed to reduce risk and promote safer gambling environments.
Smart Choices, Safer Play: Responsible Gambling 101
An introduction to gambling designed to help individuals understand gambling in a safe, informed, and balanced way.
Sound Practices, Shared Responsibility: Responsible Gambling 101
An introduction to the core principles of responsible gambling and the shared roles of individuals, operators, and regulators.
Helpline Specialist Trainings
Specialized trainings designed for helpline professionals to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to support individuals contacting the National Problem Gambling Helpline™.
Boundary Setting Skills for Helpline Staff
Explore how language, communication, values and client-helper dynamics contribute to effective professional boundaries.
Collaborative Problem Solving on the Helpline
Build practical skills for collaborative problem-solving during problem gambling helpline interactions.
Confidentiality and HIPAA for Helpline Staff
Learn how to protect personal information, understand HIPAA requirements and recognize key exclusions and reporting duties.
De-Escalation Skills for Helpline Staff
Learn de-escalation techniques to help restore calm and support safe, effective interactions with helpline callers.
Suicide Risk Assessment on the Helpline
Build practical skills to recognize suicide risk and respond confidently and effectively during helpline interactions.
Understanding Grief, Mourning, and Loss for Helpline Staff
Build skills to support helpline callers experiencing grief, mourning and loss with confidence and compassion.
Bring NCPG Training to Your Organization
NCPG Organizational Members receive 10% off group purchases of 50 or more course registrations, which can be used for a single course or across multiple courses.
