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Online Parenting Classes in Iowa Accepted by Courts Nationwide.

The name attorneys recommend, and courts know.

Court-Approved Parenting Classes. Accepted Statewide.

Accepted in all 99 counties

Over 1,000,000 parents enrolled Certificate the moment you finish Attorney notified for you

One price with no hidden “extra” charges. Start in minutes, finish today.

SECURITY-CODED CERTIFICATES VERIFIED ONLINE IN SECONDS

Whether court-ordered for divorce, paternity, or custody, or referred by a caseworker or judge, our Co-Parenting and Parenting Classes meet every court and agency requirement.

Of the more than 1,000,000 parents who have enrolled with Putting Kids First, an estimated 8,575 are Iowa parents.

Iowa requires both parents to complete a court-approved parenting class in all family and custody matters involving minor children under Iowa Code § 598.15. Both parties must participate within 45 days of service of the petition or modification notice, and the final decree cannot be granted until both parents have complied with this requirement.

Our online class covers all topics mandated by Iowa law, including the impact of family separation on children and family relationships, parenting skills for parents going through family transitions, children's needs and coping techniques, and the financial responsibilities of parents following family changes. The class is self-paced and available 24/7, making it easy to complete within Iowa's 45-day deadline.

Both the petitioner and respondent must complete the class separately. Upon completion, you'll receive an instant certificate with QR code verification that's approved by courts nationwide.

Iowa Code § 598.15 establishes a mandatory parenting education requirement for all divorce and custody cases.

Learn more about court acceptance nationwide →

Iowa Online Parenting Classes in Three Steps. Your Pace.

Finish tonight or take the time you need. Your requirement met.

1

Enroll

Immediate access. No appointments. No waiting.

2

Complete the Class

Self-paced. Read or listen to every lesson. Start, pause, and continue whenever you want.

3

Instant Verifiable Certificate

Unique QR code. Online verification 24/7. Automatic attorney notification.

Court-Verifiable. Instantly.

When the court needs to confirm your certificate, no phone call required. Just scan.

QR Code on Every Certificate

The court scans. Confirmed in 5 seconds.

Trackable Certificate

Every certificate has its own code in the system.

Choose Your Class. Meet Your Requirement.

Both classes are accepted by courts nationwide.

Join over 1,000,000 parents.

Not sure which one you need?The Complete Bundle includes both classes.

Co-Parenting Class

Going through divorce or custody? You're in the right place.

$60

One-time payment

Meets the requirements for:

  • Divorce proceedings
  • Custody disputes
  • Parental rights cases
  • Custody modifications

Includes:

  • Accepted by courts nationwide
  • Meets your time requirements
  • 24/7 Access. Self-Paced.
  • Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
  • Verifiable Certificate with Security Code
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completion

Our Promise

Your requirement met. Your certificate delivered. Your time respected.

Parenting Class

Positive parenting skills for every age. Also meets CPS and court requirements.

$60

One-time payment

Meets the requirements for:

  • Child protective services cases (CPS)
  • Family reunification requirements
  • Adoption or foster care proceedings
  • Demonstrating parental fitness to the court

Includes:

  • Accepted by courts nationwide
  • Meets your time requirements
  • 24/7 Access. Self-Paced.
  • Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
  • Verifiable Certificate with Security Code
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completion

Our Promise

Your requirement met. Your certificate delivered. Your time respected.

⭐ Best Value

The Complete Bundle

Both Classes. One Price.

$80$120

Save $40

Includes both classes:

  • Co-Parenting Class + Parenting Class
  • Two Verifiable Certificates
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completing Each Class
  • Meets Combined or Higher-Level Requirements

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Why Attorneys and Iowa Courts Choose Our Online Parenting Classes

Recognized for Decades

The name attorneys recommend, and courts know.

Instantly Verifiable Certificate

Your certificate is confirmed by the court online in seconds, with QR code and 24/7 verification.

Automatic Attorney Notification

When you complete the class, your attorney receives the certificate by email, without you lifting a finger.

Parents Trust. Courts Approve.

I was anxious about having enough time, but this went quicker than I feared. The certificate came through right after I finished and I could finally breathe.

Jennifer K.

Lee County, Iowa

Being able to fit it in around my job made all the difference. No driving across town, no sitter needed.

Mark T.

Woodbury County, Iowa

We each took it separately, and afterward we both said the same thing, it made us put the kids first. Good class.

Sarah M.

Polk County, Iowa

Accepted in All 99 Counties

Adair (Greenfield)Adams (Corning)Allamakee (Waukon)Appanoose (Centerville)AudubonBenton (Vinton)Black Hawk (Waterloo)BooneBremer (Waverly)Buchanan (Independence)Buena Vista (Storm Lake)Butler (Allison)Calhoun (Rockwell City)CarrollCass (Atlantic)Cedar (Tipton)Cerro Gordo (Mason City)CherokeeChickasaw (New Hampton)Clarke (Osceola)Clay (Spencer)Clayton (Elkader)ClintonCrawford (Denison)Dallas (Adel)Davis (Bloomfield)Decatur (Leon)Delaware (Manchester)Des Moines (Burlington)Dickinson (Spirit Lake)DubuqueEmmet (Estherville)Fayette (West Union)Floyd (Charles City)Franklin (Hampton)Fremont (Sidney)Greene (Jefferson)Grundy (Grundy Center)Guthrie (Guthrie Center)Hamilton (Webster City)Hancock (Garner)Hardin (Eldora)Harrison (Logan)Henry (Mount Pleasant)Howard (Cresco)Humboldt (Dakota City)Ida (Ida Grove)Iowa (Marengo)Jackson (Maquoketa)Jasper (Newton)Jefferson (Fairfield)Johnson (Iowa City)Jones (Anamosa)Keokuk (Sigourney)Kossuth (Algona)Lee (Fort Madison)Linn (Cedar Rapids)Louisa (Wapello)Lucas (Chariton)Lyon (Rock Rapids)Madison (Winterset)Mahaska (Oskaloosa)Marion (Knoxville)Marshall (Marshalltown)Mills (Glenwood)Mitchell (Osage)Monona (Onawa)Monroe (Albia)Montgomery (Red Oak)MuscatineO'Brien (Primghar)Osceola (Sibley)Page (Clarinda)Palo Alto (Emmetsburg)Plymouth (Le Mars)PocahontasPolk (Des Moines)Pottawattamie (Council Bluffs)Poweshiek (Montezuma)Ringgold (Mount Ayr)Sac (Sac City)Scott (Davenport)Shelby (Harlan)Sioux (Orange City)Story (Nevada)Tama (Toledo)Taylor (Bedford)Union (Creston)Van Buren (Keosauqua)Wapello (Ottumwa)Warren (Indianola)WashingtonWayne (Corydon)Webster (Fort Dodge)Winnebago (Forest City)Winneshiek (Decorah)Woodbury (Sioux City)Worth (Northwood)Wright (Clarion)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Iowa law requires completion of a court-approved parenting class under Iowa Code § 598.15. Our class is approved by courts nationwide and recognized in all 99 Iowa counties.

Read more: How court approval works

Yes. Our class is entirely self-paced and online. You can start, pause, and resume anytime from any device, and your progress is automatically saved. This makes it easy to finish within Iowa's 45-day requirement.
Iowa Code § 598.15 requires completion within 45 days of service of the petition or modification notice. Both parents must complete the class before the court can grant a final decree.

Read more: What happens if you don't take a court ordered parenting class?

The class covers all topics required by Iowa Code § 598.15, including the impact of family separation on children and family relationships, parenting skills for parents in transition, children's needs and coping techniques, and the financial responsibilities of parents following family changes. The curriculum is designed to help parents understand how to minimize the impact of family changes on their children.

Read more: Co-parenting class vs parenting class: which one you need

Both parents must complete the class separately under Iowa law. This applies to both the petitioner and respondent in family cases, as well as parents in paternity cases under Iowa Code § 600B.40(3).
Yes. Our online format is convenient and allows you to complete the required education from home, on your schedule, from any phone, tablet, or computer.

Read more: Do online parenting classes count for court?

Yes. Iowa Code § 600B.40(3) specifically extends the parenting class requirement to paternity cases involving custody or visitation determinations. The same 45-day completion timeline and content requirements apply.