Continuing Education & Professional Development

Earn Professional Credits While Exploring the World

Professional education doesn’t have to happen in a conference room.

CLE Abroad designs international programs that allow professionals to earn continuing education credits while engaging with the world beyond their field. By combining professional learning with cultural exploration and global perspectives, our programs transform continuing education into an experience that is both intellectually stimulating and personally enriching.

Whether for lawyers, architects, real estate professionals, accountants, medical professionals, engineers, or other licensed fields, we can create programs that allow participants to advance their professional knowledge while exploring new places and perspectives.

Continuing Education Abroad

Continuing professional education is essential for maintaining licenses, expanding expertise, and staying current in a rapidly changing world.

Our international programs offer a format that combines:

• Accredited professional education sessions

• Engagement with international institutions and experts

• Cultural experiences that provide broader context

• Time for independent exploration

Participants return home having not only fulfilled their professional requirements but also gained new insights into global practices, institutions, markets, and cultures.

Professions We Can Serve

Our programs can be designed for a wide range of professional groups that require continuing education credits or professional development.

These may include:

• Legal professionals (Continuing Legal Education – CLE)

• Real estate professionals (CE)

• Medical and healthcare professionals (CME)

• Architects and design professionals (LU/HSW or AIA/CE)

• Accountants and financial professionals (CPE)

• Engineers and technical professionals (PDH/CE)

• Urban planners and public policy professionals (CM)

• Educators and academic professionals (CEU or PD)

• Nonprofit and public sector leaders (CE or Professional Development)

Each program is tailored to the specific accreditation requirements and learning objectives of the profession involved.

Partnerships With Professional Associations

Many of our programs are developed in collaboration with professional associations, societies, and organizations that serve these professions.

Partnering with associations allows us to design programs that reflect the priorities and educational goals of the profession itself. These collaborations often strengthen the academic and professional integrity of the program while helping ensure that continuing education requirements are met.

Working with associations also reflects our belief that continuing education abroad is most meaningful when it is grounded in collaboration, shared expertise, and a clear educational mission.

Professional Learning in a Global Context

One of the most powerful aspects of international continuing education is the opportunity to place professional topics in a broader global context.

Programs may include:

• Comparative professional practices across jurisdictions

• Meetings with local professionals and institutions

• Site visits that illustrate regulatory frameworks or industry practices

• Discussions with academics, practitioners, and policy experts

These experiences allow participants to see how their profession operates in different economic, institutional, and cultural environments.

Beyond the Traditional Conference

Traditional professional education often takes place in hotel conference rooms far removed from the realities of the world professionals serve.

Our programs take a different approach.

We design continuing education experiences that encourage participants to:

• Ask thoughtful questions

• Engage with diverse viewpoints

• Explore how global developments influence their profession

• Connect learning with real places and communities

By integrating professional education with cultural exploration, participants gain richer insight and deeper understanding than traditional continuing education formats typically offer.

Our Approach

Designing successful international continuing education programs requires both educational expertise and international program management.

Our team works closely with professional associations, institutions, and organizations to ensure each program meets accreditation standards while delivering a meaningful travel experience.

Every program includes:

• Accredited educational sessions

• Collaboration with professional associations and institutional partners

• Coordination with relevant experts and institutions abroad

• Carefully structured itineraries balancing learning and exploration

• Experienced local partners and guides

• Seamless international logistics

The result is a program that supports both professional development and global perspective.

Purposeful Learning Through Travel

Continuing education abroad allows professionals to see their field through new lenses.

Participants not only fulfill required professional credits but also return with fresh ideas, broader perspectives, and meaningful connections.

For organizations seeking continuing education that is engaging, globally minded, and intellectually stimulating, international programs offer a compelling alternative to traditional conferences.

Plan a Continuing Education Program

If your organization is interested in designing a continuing education or professional development program abroad, CLE Abroad would be delighted to help.

Together we can create a program that allows participants to earn professional credits while experiencing the world in meaningful ways.