Level 1 Parenting Class, Online and Self-Paced
The Original online parenting class meets Level 1 parent education requirements. About 4 hours, on your schedule, with a same-day certificate the court verifies in one scan.
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Level 1 vs. Level 2: Which Did the Court Order?
A one-minute check of your order tells you which class you need:
Level 1: Parent Education
The standard class for divorce, custody, and parenting plan cases. Typically around 4 hours, covers how separation affects children, communication, and cooperative parenting. Courts routinely allow Level 1 to be completed online and self-paced. That is this class.
Level 2: High-Conflict
A longer, more intensive program some courts order in high-conflict cases, often facilitated in a small group over several weeks. If your order specifically says Level 2, contact info@puttingkidsfirst.org before enrolling and we will help you confirm exactly what your court requires.
What the Level 1 Class Covers
The parent education content Level 1 orders call for:
- How children experience separation and divorce at each age
- Keeping children out of the middle of parental conflict
- Communication and dispute resolution between co-parents
- Parenting time and visitation guidelines
- Reducing stress on children during the transition
- Building a working co-parenting relationship
A Certificate the Court Verifies in Seconds
Finish the class and download the certificate immediately, with your legal name, case details, and a QR verification code. Your attorney can receive a copy automatically.
See What the Certificate IncludesLevel 1 Questions, Answered
What is a Level 1 parenting class?
Level 1 is the standard parent education class courts order in divorce, custody, and parenting plan cases. It covers how separation affects children, communication between parents, and cooperative parenting. Courts that use the Level 1 name, most commonly in Colorado and several western states, routinely allow it to be completed online.
Does this class meet a Level 1 requirement?
Yes. The class is the original online parenting class, covering the parent education content Level 1 orders require, and the class is approved by courts nationwide. Bring your order’s exact wording, and if anything looks unusual, send it to info@puttingkidsfirst.org and we will confirm before you spend anything.
How do I know if my order is Level 1 or Level 2?
Read the order’s wording. Level 1 typically says parenting class, parent education, or co-parenting class with roughly 4 hours of instruction. Level 2 orders say Level 2, high-conflict, or specify a multi-week facilitated program. If the order does not name a level at all, it is almost always the standard Level 1 requirement.
How long does the Level 1 class take?
About 4 hours of total time across 15 short lessons, fully self-paced on any device. Many parents finish the same day they enroll.
What proof do I get for the court?
A certificate of completion with your legal name, court state and county, case number, completion date, and a QR code the court scans to verify it instantly. It downloads the moment you finish and can go to your attorney automatically.
What if my court ordered Level 2?
Level 2 programs are usually facilitated, small-group classes run over several weeks, a different format than a self-paced online class. If your order says Level 2, contact info@puttingkidsfirst.org with the order wording and your county, and we will point you in the right direction honestly.
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