Continuing Professional Education Services, Inc. (CPES) is a trusted nonprofit leader based in Toms River delivering high-impact, practical learning opportunities designed around the real-world needs of professionals across environmental, legal, engineering, and related fields in New Jersey and beyond. Built by seasoned industry experts, CPES has established a strong reputation for exceptional programming that supports career development, compliance with state licensing requirements, and deeper expertise in complex regulatory environments.
As a not-for-profit organization, CPES is committed to delivering training that places your professional growth and success at the forefront. Unlike organizations driven by profit margins, CPES tailors its offerings to match the evolving needs of working professionals and regulators in the region, with a focus on accessible, high-quality content that reflects current policy and technical standards.
Comprehensive Educational Programs Designed for Professionals
CPES delivers a wide array of continuing education programs that help professionals maintain credentials and deepen their knowledge. Courses are offered in multiple formats — including live webinars, in-person sessions at partner locations, and interactive online events — to fit diverse learning preferences and busy schedules.
Among the offerings are accredited trainings for:
- Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs)
- Attorneys seeking CLE credits
- Professional Engineers (PEs)
- Surveyors and geoscientists
- Environmental consultants and compliance specialists
- Operators and other infrastructure professionals
Each session provides actionable insights on regulatory developments, practical technical methods, and administration best practices relevant to operating in New Jersey’s regulated environments.
Who CPES Serves
CPES’s customer base represents a broad slice of the professional community that requires ongoing training tied to licensure or career advancement. Participants include experienced practitioners and early-career professionals working across sectors such as environmental remediation, legal counsel focused on regulatory issues, engineering disciplines, land surveying, and related technical fields. These professionals depend on CPES for credit-bearing instruction that satisfies continuing learning requirements while enhancing practical skills.
Local Reach With Regional Impact
While grounded in New Jersey, CPES serves professionals throughout the tri-state area, integrating context-specific regulatory content from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Courses connect local regulatory frameworks with broader professional practice standards, helping professionals stay current with the latest law, policy, and technology trends affecting their work.
Multiple delivery venues — from virtual webinars to in-person events held at respected academic settings and industry sites — ensure broad access to training across the region.
What Sets CPES Apart
Expert-Led Instruction: CPES recruits experienced practitioners, lawyers, and subject matter specialists who bring regulatory experience and field knowledge into every session, giving participants insights that extend beyond textbook definitions to real application challenges.
Curriculum Tailored to Professional Needs: Programs are intentionally crafted around current environmental regulation, licensing board requirements, and real operational issues facing professionals today. This keeps learners ahead of regulatory shifts and technical complexities.
Engagement and Community: The organization fosters ongoing learning communities through free Hot Topic recordings, panel discussions, and updates on emerging trends, amplifying value beyond standard continuing education credits.
Supportive, Flexible Experience: From online learning to accessible registration support, CPES ensures that professionals can pursue continuing development without unnecessary barriers.
Continuing Professional Education Services, Inc. has established itself as a cornerstone educational partner for professionals committed to excellence in regulated industries across New Jersey. By blending regulatory insight, expert instructors, and flexible learning paths, CPES helps driven professionals stay at the forefront of their fields while fulfilling certification obligations.