Our Positive Parenting Course 101 provides access to the Parent Educational Seminar, which may be a court-ordered parenting class required in the state of Virginia for parents who are seeking a divorce according to Virginia Code Annotated § 16.1-278.15.
For Virginia parents navigating separation, divorce, or custody issues, a court-ordered parenting class is often required, but it’s also an opportunity to strengthen your family during a difficult time. The Baker Training Institute’s Positive Parenting online class is a trusted choice across Virginia because it’s not only court-approved but also designed to make a real difference in how parents support their children through change.
Unlike generic online courses, Baker’s program focuses on positive communication, emotional support, and reducing conflict—all essential skills for co-parenting successfully. Our course is fully online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly, making it easy for busy Virginia parents to complete on their schedule. Whether you’re in Fairfax County, Richmond, Virginia Beach, or anywhere in between, you’ll receive an instant certificate of completion that’s accepted by Virginia courts. It's parenting education that works—for your case and your kids.
Ideal online parenting class solution for all court, legal, divorcing or blended families situations.
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4 HOUR PARENTING CLASS
$45
Instant Access to Online Course
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Proof of enrollment automatically emailed to you
Free Instant Downloadable & Printable Certificate available upon completion of the course
8 HOUR PARENTING CLASS
$50
Instant Access to Online Course
Annotated & Detailed user instructions
Proof of enrollment automatically emailed to you
Free Instant Downloadable & Printable Certificate available upon completion of the course
12 HOUR PARENTING CLASS
$55
Instant Access to Online Course
Annotated & Detailed user instructions
Proof of enrollment automatically emailed to you
Free Instant Downloadable & Printable Certificate available upon completion of the course
If you're a parent in Virginia going through a divorce, separation, or custody case, you may be required by the court to complete a Parent Education and Family Stabilization course. Our online parenting class may be required by Virginia family courts and is designed to help you navigate this transition with confidence. Backed by the Baker Training Institute’s Positive Parenting approach, this course offers practical tools to reduce conflict, support your child emotionally, and build a healthier co-parenting relationship—all from the comfort of your home.
A Parent Education Seminar or Co-parenting Seminar in Virginia is a court-mandated educational program required for parents going through divorce or custody proceedings involving minor children. These seminars are designed to help parents understand how divorce and separation affect children and learn strategies to minimize negative impacts.
Key aspects of Virginia's parent education requirements:
When it's required: Virginia law mandates that parents attend these seminars in most divorce cases involving minor children, typically before a final decree can be entered. Some courts may also require attendance in custody modification cases.
First, you must register for the parenting course. (Register Here) Once you have registered, you will receive immediate access to our exclusive Member's Only Area. Positive Parenting Institute’s online parenting class is completely self-paced and is available 24/7 from any web browser in Virginia.
The average course time is four hours. You can log out at any time and then return to complete the course at your leisure. Positive Parenting Institute's Nationally Recognized “Certificate of Completion” is issued and is automatically available once you have completed the online parenting class. You will receive your certificate via the web, which you can print from your own computer. We have NEVER had a self-printed certificate refused by any court officer. EVER! We are a legitimate, nationally recognized professional training organization.
Choose your course and create an account in just a few minutes. All you need is an internet connection—no appointments or waiting rooms.
Log in anytime, from any device. Go through the lessons when it works for your schedule—day or night, all at once or a little at a time.
After finishing the course, you’ll take a short quiz to show what you’ve learned. Don’t worry—if you need to, you can try again.
Once you pass, your official certificate will be ready to download and print instantly. You can submit it to the court or your attorney as needed.
The Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class has a number of different names but they all reference the same class requirement. If you have been instructed to take any of the following classes then our Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class will satisfy that requirement:
"Helped me get a better understanding of how to deal with issues from looking at both sides of the issues. Gave good key points on how to effectivly interact with your kids as they get older"
"I wish I would've taken this prior to or during the course of the divorce not only would it have helped me better prepare myself but also my children with them being so young, and setting boundaries with their father in the very beginning."
"This course has helped me understand how to better parent my children through the divorce."
Our parenting courses are perfect for all court requirements, all legal requirements and are extremely helpful to improve interpersonal skills while improving parenting skills. Positive Parenting Institute’s effective parenting skills courses will improve your interpersonal relationships with your children while reinforcing appropriate interpersonal behavior.
Positive Parenting Institute’s online parent class uses an appropriate educational and interpersonal approach for better parenting, which was developed by Best Selling Author James A. Baker founder of BakerCommunications.com. Our parenting programs. workshops and courses are of the highest quality and will guarantee you a quality learning experience.
We understand that juggling parenting, work, and everyday responsibilities can make attending an in-person class difficult. That’s why the Baker Training Institute’s Positive Parenting course is offered entirely online, allowing New York parents to build essential parenting and co-parenting skills on their own schedule, from the comfort of home.
Our course delivers the same high-quality instruction as a traditional classroom, without the time constraints. Whether you're meeting a New York court requirement, navigating a divorce or separation, participating in mediation, or simply looking to strengthen your parenting approach, our online class is a flexible and trusted solution for families throughout the state.
Positive Parenting Institute offers our most comprehensive, nationally accepted and completely online parenting class and parenting courses in New York. If you are required to take a parenting or co-parenting course or parenting class, Positive Parenting Institute’s Online Parenting Class is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Virginia on the Internet. If you are a single parent, a married couple, or a blended family or if you are going through a divorce our online course will save you time and money. Participants who complete our course will immediately receive our nationally recognized “Certificate of Completion”.
We have participants taking our programs throughout many counties and cities in the state of New York.
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Immediate and court accepted certificate of completion
You automatically receive immediate
proof of enrollment by email
Online access 24/7 in
a self-paced format
We offer high-quality instructions on becoming a better parent and/or co-parent
Positive Parenting institute’s courses are comprehensive and available for either parenting or co-parenting class needs
Learn Correct & Positive Assertive Communication
Learn How to Deal With Your Stress Management
Learn Proper and Controlled and Realistic Empathy Training for Parenting and Co-parents
Learn Positive Parenting Styles
Learn Improved Boundary and Limit Setting for Parents
Learn Dynamics for the Step-Family
Learn Co-parenting Teamwork
Learn Proper & Correct Rewards & Discipline for Children
Learn How to Avoid Parenting Mistakes
4, 8, or 12 hours of court ordered parenting credit.