Finish Your California Impulse Control Class Online, Today.

Yes — 100% guaranteed. California judges granting misdemeanor diversion may order the terms, conditions, or programs they deem appropriate, and class conditions are set case-by-case. Online, self-paced certificates are widely used for these orders — confirm the format on your paperwork, and if your California court doesn't accept our certificate for any reason, we refund you in full.

Complete the program your paperwork names — honestly. Several California counties run District Attorney diversion through a contracted program provider, and in those programs you must attend that provider's class. This course is for the more common case: a judge- or probation-ordered class where the provider is left open. Unsure which you have? Send our support team a photo of your order before you pay and we'll tell you straight.

Some California DA offices formally use "Theft Awareness Class" as the diversion condition for shoplifting and petty-theft cases, and our curriculum covers the impulse-control and consequence-thinking skills those classes target. Because that name is theft-specific, contact our support team first — we'll confirm the right fit before you pay. If your order says impulse control, decision-making, or a cognitive/behavior class, this course qualifies, guarantee-backed.

Your order sets the deadline. Judicial misdemeanor diversion can run up to 24 months, and misdemeanor probation is generally capped at one year — but judges often set class deadlines at a review date months out. Your Proof of Enrollment letter goes out the day you enroll, and most students finish the class itself within a week.

Yes, 100% guaranteed. Our courses are accepted by courts in all 50 states. If your court doesn't accept our certificate for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.

An impulse control class is a cognitive-behavioral skills course that courts, probation officers, and diversion programs order when a charge involved acting on impulse — commonly petty theft or shoplifting, disorderly conduct, vandalism, or a first offense. It teaches practical skills: pausing before acting, managing strong emotions, weighing consequences, and recognizing the thinking traps behind poor decisions.

This is that class. Our curriculum includes dedicated impulse-control and emotion-regulation lessons, and your certificate documents the curriculum and hours completed — accepted by courts in all 50 states, or your money back.

If your paperwork says impulse control, decision-making, thinking errors, or making better choices — yes. Courts commonly order impulse-control classes for theft-related charges, and this course teaches the skills those orders require: impulse control, consequence thinking, and better decision-making.

If your order specifically names a "theft awareness" or "anti-theft" class instead, contact our support team before enrolling and we'll confirm the right fit. Either way, you're protected by our 100% acceptance guarantee.

Yes. "Decision-making" and "impulse control" are two names courts use for the same type of cognitive-behavioral skills class. Our curriculum covers both — a complete decision-making framework plus dedicated impulse-control and emotion-regulation lessons — and your certificate documents the full curriculum and hours completed. Courts that order "decision-making" accept this class — guaranteed, or your money back.

Almost always, yes. These are different names for the same family of CBT-based classes, and our curriculum covers the required skills: recognizing thinking traps, managing impulses, weighing consequences, and making values-based choices. If your order names a specific licensed program (like Thinking for a Change® or MRT®), check with your probation officer first. Either way, you're protected by our 100% acceptance guarantee.

Yes. "Adult Decision-Making Course" is the name many prosecutors' diversion programs and probation departments use for this requirement. This is a 100% online adult decision-making course covering the decision-making and impulse-control skills those orders require, and your certificate documents the curriculum and hours completed. If your paperwork uses that name, this course satisfies it — from anywhere in the country, backed by our 100% acceptance guarantee.

Our curriculum is created by Jennifer Connor-Smith, PhD, a licensed psychologist and cognitive-behavioral-therapy expert who specializes in decision-making and behavioral science. You'll learn:

• A simple, repeatable framework for making better decisions
• How to cool down and define a problem clearly before reacting
• Impulse-control and emotion-regulation strategies
• How to connect your values and goals to everyday choices
• How to handle conflict, peer pressure, and group decisions

Even students who initially enrolled just to meet a court requirement report gaining practical skills they use at work and at home.

Check your court order or ask your attorney. The required hours should be specified in your court documentation, plea agreement, or probation terms.

If you're unsure, here are some general guidelines:

• 4 hours: Often required for minor incidents or first-time offenses
• 8 hours: Common for misdemeanor charges
• 12 hours: Meets requirements for most state courts
• 16 hours: Required for some felony cases or repeat offenses

When in doubt, choose more hours. A longer certificate satisfies a shorter requirement. Courts accept certificates that exceed the minimum requirement.

Still unsure? Reach our support team — we're happy to help.

That depends on the length your court requires — 4, 8, 12, or 16 hours. Many students complete the 4-hour course in one sitting; you can also stop and resume anytime — your progress is automatically saved.

This class is 100% self-paced. There are no weekly classes to attend and no waiting periods.

You can complete the entire course in one sitting if you wish, or break it up over several days. You have full control over your schedule.

If your court order specifically requires "weekly sessions," this self-paced course may not meet that specific requirement. For standard hourly requirements, this self-paced format is widely accepted.

Yes — our course works on any device. Over 50% of our students complete their course entirely on their phone.

You can switch between devices anytime. Start on your phone during lunch, continue on your laptop at home — your progress is automatically saved and synced.

No app download required. The course runs in your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge) on iPhone, Android, iPad, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.

This is an adult class. If a court ordered a class for someone under 18, contact our support team before enrolling and we'll help you find the right fit.

Immediately. As soon as you complete the course, your certificate is ready to download. You can print it or email it directly to your attorney or probation officer.