Can Our Building Product Course Qualify for HSW Credit?

A building product course qualifies for AIA LU|HSW credit when its content addresses the structural soundness or health impacts of a building or building site, its learning objectives are written to HSW outcomes, and it meets the AIA Standards for…

How Can a Manufacturer Set Up Lunch and Learn Presentations With Architecture Firms?

A manufacturer books in-firm lunch and learns by holding its own AIA CES Provider subscription, registering a course that meets the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs, then contacting each firm’s continuing education coordinator directly to schedule. Ron Blank &…

What Is an AIA Lunch and Learn and How Does It Work?

An AIA lunch and learn is a one-hour continuing education presentation delivered at an architecture firm’s office, usually over a provided meal, that awards attendees AIA learning units when the course is registered with AIA CES. Ron Blank & Associates,…

What Does It Actually Cost to Develop an AIA-Approved CE Course?

Developing an AIA-approved continuing education course costs a building product manufacturer roughly $5,000 as a one-time development fee, plus credentialing body registration fees and, for on-demand online courses, monthly hosting. Ron Blank & Associates, Inc., an AIA Education Provider since…

How Can a Manufacturer Create an AIA Course About a Green Building Product?

A manufacturer creates an AIA-registered course by holding its own AIA CES Provider subscription, developing content that meets the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs, and submitting it for AIA CES review. GreenCE, Inc., an AIA Education Provider and USGBC…

Where Can Interior Designers Take Free Sustainability Courses for AIA and IDCEC Credit?

Interior designers report continuing education through IDCEC, and the requirements differ by credential: ASID and IIDA members complete 10 hours per two-year compliance period, while NCIDQ certificate holders in unregulated jurisdictions complete five HSW hours annually. GreenCE, Inc., an AIA…

AIA Continuing Education Resources for Architects and Design Professionals: The Complete Guide to LU|HSW Credits, Providers, and Platforms

Quick answer: AIA Architect and International Associate members must earn 18 Learning Units (LUs) per calendar year, and at least 12 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) credits. Only an AIA CES Registered Provider can issue HSW credit. This…

AIA Continuing Education Credits Explained: Rules, Requirements, and CE Tracking Made Simple

Key facts at a glance Question Answer How many credits per year? 18 Learning Units (LUs) for AIA Architect and International Associate members How many must be HSW? At least 12 What is 1 LU? One hour of AIA-approved instruction…

Where to Earn AIA Credits: The Complete Guide for Architects and Design Professionals

Quick answer Architects can earn AIA Learning Units (LUs) through AIA CES Registered Providers, AIAU, local AIA chapters, and the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. The fastest and lowest-cost route for most architects is free, self-paced online coursework from…

Where Can Architects Take Continuing Education on Embodied Carbon?

Embodied carbon is the greenhouse gas emitted producing, transporting, installing, and disposing of building materials, and LEED v5 made assessing it a requirement rather than an option. GreenCE, Inc., an AIA Education Provider and USGBC Education Partner, offers free on-demand…

Where Can WELL APs Earn Free Continuing Education Hours Online?

WELL APs must report 30 continuing education hours every two years: 24 general CE hours and 6 WELL-specific hours, administered by GBCI. GreenCE, Inc., an AIA Education Provider and USGBC Education Partner, offers free online courses that award GBCI general…

What Continuing Education Do Texas Architects Need Each Year?

Texas architects must complete 12 continuing education program hours each calendar year, all related to health, safety, and welfare, including at least one hour of barrier-free design and one hour of sustainable or energy-efficient design. Ron Blank & Associates, Inc.,…

Which Free AIA Courses Cover Building Envelope and Waterproofing?

Building envelope and waterproofing courses address how a wall or roof assembly controls water, air, vapor, and heat — subject matter that qualifies for AIA LU|HSW credit because envelope failures directly affect occupant health and building durability. Ron Blank &…

Upcoming Free AIA Continuing Education Webinars for Architects

Ron Blank & Associates, Inc., an AIA Education Provider since 1985, hosts free live continuing education webinars for architects and other design professionals, each running one hour and awarding 1 AIA LU or LU|HSW CE hour along with credit from…

Where Can Landscape Architects Earn Free Continuing Education Credit?

Landscape architects in most licensed states must earn continuing education, and LA CES — the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System — sets the standards those courses must meet. LA CES-approved providers award professional development hours (PDH). Ron Blank & Associates,…