The Office of Public Guardian provides training, education, and support to individuals serving as guardians and/or conservators. This course, Becoming a Guardian and/or Conservator, is required unless specifically waived by the Court. The course content, approved by the Nebraska Supreme Court, provides detailed information for those serving as guardian or conservator. The course is available in two formats.

Online Class

The online course is highly recommended, as it provides the greatest flexibility and access to the course information, while also being the least expensive option. 

English Class

Effective August 7, 2023, all English Online participants will register and take the course using the new platform. Each person who registers for the class will need their own email address. Co-guardians/co-conservators must register and pay separately using unique email addresses. Law firms who register clients will need to use the client’s email address. Upon successful registration and payment, participants will be given immediate access to the course (the 7 day waiting period has been eliminated).

Take the English online course HERE.

Spanish Class

Effective August 7, 2023, all Spanish Online participants will continue to take the course in its existing format. The migration to the new platform for Spanish Online is anticipated this fall.

Registrants must have a desktop or laptop computer with a stable internet connection. The Office of Public Guardian does not provide devices by which participants can take the course. This course does not work on phones or tablets.

Access to the course will be sent by email within seven (7) days of payment. DO NOT register and pay for the class more than once. Each person who registers for the online class will need their own email address. Co-guardians/co-conservators must register and pay separately using separate email addresses. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Take the Spanish online course HERE. DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

In-Person Class

In-person classes are scheduled across the state. Participants must be registered and paid in order to be admitted into the class. Registration will close 1 week prior to the class date. Only the registered individual will be allowed to attend the training. Please DO NOT register and pay for the class more than once. Co-guardians and/or co-conservators must register and pay separately. No guests or children are allowed to attend with the registered individual. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All accommodation/interpretation requests must be made by phone to 402.471.2862. At this time, regularly scheduled interpretation is not available, but can be requested on a case-by-case basis. Please call and request interpretation before registering to allow time for the request to go through the Language Access process. Interpreter availability may be limited. Participants requesting to bring their own interpreter are able to do so but must call and request permission due to space limitations in the classroom. After arrangements are made by calling 402.471.2862, please be sure to note the interpretation arrangements in the Accommodations section of the registration form.

After registration, you will receive payment confirmation via email. Registration closes when the class is full, or 1 week prior to the class date. After registration closes, registrants will receive an email with the class location details, course materials, and any venue required information.