CONCEPT Professional Training

CONCEPT Professional Training is a continuing education and professional training organization focused on mental health, psychology, counseling, and forensic behavioral health. Founded in 2009 by Patricia A. Zapf, it built a reputation for premium online and in-person training for mental health professionals, especially in forensic psychology and related specialties. Palo Alto University acquired CONCEPT in 2019, and the business now operates as CONCEPT Continuing & Professional Studies within the university. Its offerings include live and on-demand courses, certificates, certifications, CE-bearing programs, and customized group training for practitioners, agencies, and organizations. The company is not a drug developer or therapeutic biotech company; it is a healthcare-adjacent education and training provider serving behavioral health professionals.