Arizona Parenting Class for Divorce, Online (Maricopa PIP)
A.R.S. § 25-351 · Accepted where Arizona courts allow outside online classes · We file only in Maricopa · English and Spanish.
Certificate included · Maricopa filing included · Other counties: you file
Start the Arizona CourseCourt acceptance guaranteed or your money back · Since 1990
Complete your Arizona requirement in 3 steps
Start Now
- Create your account
- Maricopa cases: enter your case number so we can file
- Begin the Arizona course immediately
Complete the 4-Hour Course
- Work at your own pace on phone, tablet, or computer
- English or Spanish
- Your progress is saved — stop and return anytime
Get Your Certificate
- Download your certificate after you finish
- Maricopa: we file it when you give a case number
- Other Arizona counties: you file the downloaded certificate
Course author
Denise Baier, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and qualified Parenting Coordinator with 25+ years working with families.
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Approved for Arizona parent education (PIP)
Certevia’s 4-hour online parenting class meets Arizona Statute 25-351 and is approved for Arizona counties that allow online programs. Maricopa County calls this the Parent Information Program (PIP) and lists this class as maricopaparentingclass.com. We file for you in Maricopa; we do not file for other counties.
Filing: Maricopa only — include your case number at signup and we file at no extra fee. Other Arizona counties — download the certificate when you finish and file it yourself.
What is the Parent Information Program (PIP)?
Maricopa County requires divorcing or separating parents with minor children to complete a Parent Information Program. It is a three-to-four-hour course under A.R.S. § 25-351. This online class fulfills that PIP requirement.
What topics does the course cover?
The emotional effects of divorce on parents and children; children’s needs at different ages; conflict management; co-parenting; financial responsibilities; family violence; and community resources — the topics Arizona’s parent-education requirement is built around.
Maricopa court resources (official)
- Family Conciliation Services — PIP provider list and court program information
- Parent Information Program resource menu (PDF)
- Navigating Family Court — Maricopa County (YouTube)
These are court pages, not Certevia pages. Use them to confirm the requirement and the provider list.
Why parents choose Certevia
- Serving families since 1990
- More than 500,000 participants
- Court acceptance guaranteed or your money back
- Published, peer-reviewed evaluation of the online course
- Real customer support at 1-800-767-8193
Arizona parenting classes FAQs
Is this only for Maricopa County?
No. This is Certevia’s Arizona course. It is approved for Arizona counties that allow online parent education under A.R.S. § 25-351. Maricopa county uses the name Parent Information Program (PIP). We file the certificate only in Maricopa County.
Is this the required Parent Information Program (PIP)?
Yes, for Maricopa. PIP is Maricopa’s name for the statute 25-351 parent education class. This 4-hour online course fulfills that requirement. Other Arizona counties use the same statute; they may not use the letters PIP.
How long does the course take?
About four hours. You may finish in one sitting or over several sessions.
Is this a Zoom or in-person class?
No. It is an online course. You complete it on a phone, tablet, or computer. There is no classroom and no live video session.
Do you file the certificate with the court?
Only in Maricopa County. Enter your case number when you enroll and we file for you. In other Arizona counties, download the certificate when you finish and file it yourself. If your case is in Pima County, get the assigned judge's approval before you enroll.
What does it cost?
$35 total. Certificate included. Maricopa filing included when you provide a case number. No hidden fees.
Do you offer help if I cannot pay the full fee?
If the court waived your filing fees or you receive government assistance, call +1-800-767-8193 or email ep@certevia.com before you enroll. We review those requests individually. Do not start a paid enrollment and expect an automatic discount.
Is the course available in Spanish?
Yes. English and Spanish.
Can I stop and come back later?
Yes. Your progress is saved.
Ready to complete your Arizona parenting class?
4-hour online course under A.R.S. § 25-351. Maricopa PIP included. Finish from home at your own pace.
Certificate included · Maricopa filing when you give a case number
Start the Arizona CourseCourt acceptance guaranteed or your money back
Course Author
Denise Baier, LMHC
Parenting and Divorce Course Author
Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus
Since 1990
Approved provider. More than 500,000 participants have completed Certevia education programs since 1990.
What Parents are Saying
“Just the class I needed to open my eyes to the realities of what my kids are experiencing. I am glad it was required. Thank you!”
— Kristi W., course participant