Proud to have prepared more than 100,000 NPs for certification success!
As the only nurse practitioner (NP) continuing education company owned and operated by an NP educator with 26 years of university faculty experience, we know exactly what you need to succeed!
Honored to have thousands of certified NPs
choose us for their recertification CE every year!
Maximize Your NP Success with Barkley & Associates!
Which path is right for you?
Certification Review
for NP Students
Whether Live Webinar, In-Person Live Course, or Home Study, our unrivaled certification review experience will
Prepare You for Boards and Beyond!
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Continuing Education
for Certified NPs
Stay current with the latest practice guidelines and meet your state and national CE requirements for recertification from the comfort of your home or join us in person!
What is your NP specialty?
Superior Academic Experience
Barkley & Associates is the only nurse practitioner (NP) continuing education company owned and operated by an NP educator with 26 years of full-time faculty experience who also worked through the university academic ranks from Instructor to full Professor.
Dr. Thomas W. Barkley, Jr. has been instrumental in providing national and international NP continuing education. He is the President of Barkley & Associates, Inc. and Professor Emeritus of the Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing at California State University, Los Angeles.
With consistently outstanding evaluations, Dr. Barkley has presented Continuing Education and Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Courses for thousands of NPs since 1998. Bringing unparalleled value to the content in our courses, he has held numerous university leadership positions including Coordinator of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Director of Nurse Practitioner Programs, Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, and Director of Graduate Programs.
Obtaining a PhD in Nursing with subspecialties in Nursing Education and Nursing Education Administration, Dr. Barkley is by far the most qualified educator to design, coordinate, and deliver exceptional Continuing Education and Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Courses for NPs.

If you’re planning to take the ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certification exam, be aware that the exam is being updated, with changes effective March 17, 2025. These updates align with evolving healthcare standards to ensure nurse practitioners are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills for acute care practice.