Exam Prep

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General Overview

Preparing for the Social Work Licensure Exam can be stressful, but you don’t have to do it alone. To ensure you have the best possible preparation, we’ve partnered with Dawn Apgar, author of the Social Work Exam Preparation books. By collaborating with NASW Chapters nationwide, we’re able to offer affordable, year-round access to virtual exam-prep courses.

These courses focus on exam strategies, including how to interpret questions, understand the exam format, manage test anxiety, and study with confidence. Participants also receive access to comprehensive study tools and materials, with content review included in the course resources.

What is Included with Registration?
    • A 6.5-hour live virtual review session with Dawn Apgar, one of the most trusted names in social work exam prep
      • Montana participants are eligible for 6 CEs!
    • Digital access to Springer Publishing’s exam study guide, included with your registration
    • Full access to ExamPrepConnect, a powerful learning management system designed specifically for social work licensure
Cost
    • NASW Members $125
    • Not-Yet Members $200
About the Trainer
Dawn Apgar, Ph.D, LSW, ACSW, and author of social work exam guides by Springer Publishing. Dawn has helped thousands of social workers across the country pass the ASWB examination in all categories of licensure and has written the exam guides printed by Springer Publishing. Dr. Apgar has done extensive research on licensure and has served as chairperson of the New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners. She is a past president of the New Jersey Chapter of NASW and has been on its National Board of Directors. In 2014, NASW-NJ presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Apgar has taught in both undergraduate and graduate social work programs and has extensive direct practice, policy, and management experience in the social work field.

For general information on exam options in Montana and details on the exam itself, including practice exams, see the ASWB website.

2026 Training Dates (so far)!

Friday, January 30, 2026
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT

Sunday, February 8, 2026
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MT

Monday, February 23, 2026
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MT

Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MT

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MT

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MT

Thursday, June 4, 2026
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MT

Saturday, June 6, 2026
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. MT

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MT

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MT