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Online Parenting Classes in Ohio Approved by Ohio Courts.

The name attorneys recommend, and courts know.

Court-Approved Parenting Classes. Accepted Statewide.

Approved in all 88 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 29,963 are Ohio parents.

Ohio counties mandate parent education via local rules under Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.053, and parent education is required across Ohio for cases involving minor children. Under § 3109.053, courts require classes "by rule or otherwise" in divorce, legal separation, annulment, and parental rights proceedings.

Our online parenting class covers communication skills, child development, conflict resolution, and co-parenting strategies. The class is self-paced and available 24/7. Ohio courts explicitly approve online completion, with counties like Cuyahoga using online programs as their standard requirement.

Both parents complete the class separately before the court issues final orders. Upon completion, you'll receive an instant certificate with QR code verification that Ohio courts can authenticate immediately.

Under Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.053, Ohio courts require parent education, and Ohio counties have adopted local rules making completion mandatory. Counties like Butler, Cuyahoga, Montgomery, Monroe, Richland, and Williams all require parent education through their domestic relations courts.

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Ohio 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 approved by courts in Ohio.

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:

  • Approved by Ohio courts
  • 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:

  • Approved by Ohio courts
  • 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 Ohio 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.

Want the full picture first? Start with our court approved parenting classes overview, then enroll right from this page.

Parents Trust. Courts Approve.

Being a single dad with a full-time job, I needed something I could do at midnight. This was it.

Jennifer M.

Marion County, Ohio

It was a lot of reading at first, but broken into sections it went fast, and I truly believe I am a better parent for it.

David K.

Morrow County, Ohio

I was so nervous before my hearing I could barely sleep. Getting this finished early, with the certificate the same evening, took a big weight off.

Sarah T.

Knox County, Ohio

Approved in All 88 Counties

Adams (West Union)Allen (Lima)AshlandAshtabula (Jefferson)AthensAuglaize (Wapakoneta)Belmont (St. Clairsville)Brown (Georgetown)Butler (Hamilton)Carroll (Carrollton)Champaign (Urbana)Clark (Springfield)Clermont (Batavia)Clinton (Wilmington)Columbiana (Lisbon)CoshoctonCrawford (Bucyrus)Cuyahoga (Cleveland)Darke (Greenville)DefianceDelawareErie (Sandusky)Fairfield (Lancaster)Fayette (Washington Court House)Franklin (Columbus)Fulton (Wauseon)Gallia (Gallipolis)Geauga (Chardon)Greene (Xenia)Guernsey (Cambridge)Hamilton (Cincinnati)Hancock (Findlay)Hardin (Kenton)Harrison (Cadiz)Henry (Napoleon)Highland (Hillsboro)Hocking (Logan)Holmes (Millersburg)Huron (Norwalk)JacksonJefferson (Steubenville)Knox (Mount Vernon)Lake (Painesville)Lawrence (Ironton)Licking (Newark)Logan (Bellefontaine)Lorain (Elyria)Lucas (Toledo)Madison (London)Mahoning (Youngstown)MarionMedinaMeigs (Pomeroy)Mercer (Celina)Miami (Troy)Monroe (Woodsfield)Montgomery (Dayton)Morgan (McConnelsville)Morrow (Mount Gilead)Muskingum (Zanesville)Noble (Caldwell)Ottawa (Port Clinton)PauldingPerry (New Lexington)Pickaway (Circleville)Pike (Waverly)Portage (Ravenna)Preble (Eaton)Putnam (Ottawa)Richland (Mansfield)Ross (Chillicothe)Sandusky (Fremont)Scioto (Portsmouth)Seneca (Tiffin)Shelby (Sidney)Stark (Canton)Summit (Akron)Trumbull (Warren)Tuscarawas (New Philadelphia)Union (Marysville)Van WertVinton (McArthur)Warren (Lebanon)Washington (Marietta)Wayne (Wooster)Williams (Bryan)Wood (Bowling Green)Wyandot (Upper Sandusky)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Under Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.053, Ohio courts order parent education, and counties have made it mandatory through local rules. Our class is approved by courts across Ohio's 88 counties.

Read more: How court approval works

Yes. Our class is completely self-paced online. You can start, pause, and resume anytime from any device, and your progress is automatically saved.
Follow the deadline in your court order or local rules. Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.053 requires completion before the court issues final orders allocating parental rights and responsibilities.

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

The class covers effective co-parenting communication, child development, managing conflict, creating parenting plans, and helping children adjust to family changes.

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

Yes. Ohio courts explicitly approve online completion. Cuyahoga County, Ohio's most populous county, uses an online program as its standard requirement.

Read more: Do online parenting classes count for court?

Yes. Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.053 refers to requiring "parents" (plural) to attend classes. Ohio counties require both parents to complete parent education independently before final orders are issued.
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.053, the cost is imposed on parents but must be waived if both parents are indigent.