education/ceu


Upcoming CEU Opportunities



Featured online courses

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TekWay® Dome-Tiles by StrongGo Industries is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.
ADA Compliance-
Understanding ADA Guidelines for Detectable Warnings
Course # TW3201
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW and ADAProvides an overview of ADA / ADAAG requirements and guidelines. It also compares the available types of Detectable Warnings products available in the industry today including Hi-Tech Concrete. Also included is an over view of how each system can fail if not installed properly


Vista System is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.
Modular Signage Systems:
The Benefits of Modular Curved Frame Technology
Course # VS1001
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW
Provides an overview of Modular Curved Framed Technology (MCFT) signage systems including its features, components, and capabilities, along with a discussion on the types of materials suitable for use with the system.


DragonBoard USA is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.
How to Combat Mold Improve Indoor Air Quality and Specify MgO Products
Course # DB0601
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW and SD
Provides an overview of Indoor Air Quality, along with a discussion on IAQ health issues associated with Mold and Fungus. The program looks at the causes of Mold and Fungus in today’s structures and examines how specifying MgO products is a great alternative solution to dealing with Mold and Fungus.


Free online courses

Realstone LTD is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.

The Natural Stone Cycle

Course # RS0401
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW
Provides an overview of Quarrying Sandstone Methods and identifies the differences between Limestones, Sandstones and Granites. It also goes into the Stone Process and Production Including Block Selection, Primary Sawing, Secondary Sawing, Grinding, Profiling, Mason and Checking Packing.


Arkema Inc. is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.

Selecting a Resin-Based Coating for Metal -

The course contains voice-over
Course # AK0901
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW and SD
There are many kinds of resin-based coatings for metal, and two primary application techniques. In this course each of these coatings and application techniques are described and illustrated, along with important information on why these coatings fail and how the performance of these coatings is measured. The primary goal of this course is to provide architects and others who work with resin-based coatings for metal with the information they need to ensure that the coated product will perform as expected and provide a durable and long-lasting finish.


Arkema inc. is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.

Use of Water-based PVDF Coatings for Sustainable Design

Course # AK0902
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW and SD
This course provides an overview of the basics of water-based PVDF coatings and how they help attain sustainability goals. The course begins with a brief description of the components of a weatherable coating, and describes the function of each. Because of its critical role in the weatherability and sustainability properties of water-based PVDF coatings, the chemistry of the carbon-fluoride bond is also described.



Tymetal Corp. is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.

UL325 and ASTM F 2200-05 Automated Gate Standards:
Minimizing Firm and Client Liability

Course # TY0801
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW
Provides an overview of how to properly specify automated vehicular gates and important facts to know about UL325 and ASTM F 2200-05 Standards as they apply to automated gates. The program will cover in detail the standards and what to know to protect firm and client liability.



Vista System is the sponsor for the following course. The course is complimentary to all designers.

Modular Signage Systems:
The Benefits of Modular Curved Frame Technology

Course # VS1001
1 Learning Unit/Hour
Qualifies for HSW
Provides an overview of Modular Curved Framed Technology (MCFT) signage systems including its features, components, and capabilities, along with a discussion on the types of materials suitable for use with the system.



Earn HSW LUs While Test Driving SketchUp and EnergyPlus

These hands-on tutorials will help you, step-by-step, test drive a new set of 3D modeling and energy analysis tools: Open Studio, SketchUp and EnergyPlus. After viewing the videos, you may earn four hours of HSW credits by taking a quiz on the peer learning site.

Click here for more information on AIA Knowledge Net.

Look for upcoming lunch & Learns at AIA Tampa BAY!
From noon to 1 p.m., AIA Tampa Bay will be holding monthly luncheons. Don't miss this great opportunity to earn CE credit!

click here to see the calendar


Free Sustainable Design Web Seminar for 1.5 LUs

The 2030 Commitment: Setting and Achieving Energy Goals with Integrated Design
Tuesday, December 1
2–3:30 p.m. ET

Presenter: Joel Loveland, professor of architecture and director, Integrated Design Lab for Puget Sound at the College of Built Environments, University of Washington

Description: Integrated design and project-delivery processes are critical to the creation of next-generation, high-performance buildings. This program, jointly presented by AIA Seattle and AIA National, explores how these processes help design teams collaborate more strategically to achieve building performance goals.

AIA/CES Credit: 1.5 LUs, qualifying for HSW and Sustainable Design (SD)

Registration:The event is free, but advance registration is required.

More Resources

• AIA/CES Sustainable Design Requirement
• Registered Providers that Offer SD Courses
• AIA 2030 Commitment
• Contact Us: ces@aia.org

helpful information on self reporting

What are Self Reported Activities?

If a program is not offered by an AIA/CES Registered provider, members have the option of self reporting the program or activity. The intent of this activity must educational in nature and new knowledge in reference to their practice of architecture. Members must indicate whether the activity they are reporting is self-designed, structured, or professional community service self-reported educational activity: Self-Designed Activity. This type of learning activity is organized by the member specifically to meet his or her individual needs. A self-designed activity frequently involves more than one type of medium or method, such as research, reading, interviewing subject experts, listening to audiotapes, and/or viewing videos. To determine what qualifies for self-reporting, ask yourself the following questions: (1) Is this a planned learning activity? (2) Is this activity intended to be educational or operational? (3) Are you acquiring new knowledge or are you sharing your knowledge with others? (4) How will you apply this new knowledge to your practice? This method is not acceptable for health, safety, and welfare (HSW) credit. Some state licensing boards will not accept this type of reporting for mandatory continuing education (MCE) requirements. (Recommended minimum of three hours) Structured Self-Reported Program. This is a structured activity offered by an organized, third-party, non-CES provider. Documentation of attendance/participation will usually be required as a supplement when reporting this activity to meet a state licensure requirement. For members who self-report a structured activity, the AIA is not able to assist in acquiring any support documentation that may be required by a state licensing board MCE audit. Professional Community Service This type of activity could include architecture panels or community board meetings. Members can self-report 2 hours (LUs) of community service per calendar year. To be eligible for credit, all self-reported activities must be planned educational activities that provide you with new knowledge that can be applied toward the practice of architecture. Members should complete the AIA/CES Self-Report Form and submit it to AIA/CES Records at the University of Oklahoma. Be sure to specify which type of learning activity you are reporting so the data can be entered accurately into your transcript. Title should be indicative of the program content. Members calculate LU hours for self-reported activities by reporting the number of hours spent in architecture-related learning. Think in terms of billable hours applied to learning.

Can I self-report HSW hours?

Yes—but with restrictions. You may self-report any structured activity that is HSW related and receive HSW credit for it. In other words, the activity must be developed and presented to you by a third party organization. You cannot receive HSW credit for any self-designed activity. For example, even though code research is HSW in nature, if it is a self-designed activity, the AIA does not allow HSW credit for it. This policy was adopted to ensure quality control guidelines are enforced and to comply with state licensing board requirements.

Can I receive credit for my volunteer work?

Volunteer work is a wonderful way to give back to the community, and AIA/CES recognizes that many members are volunteers on community boards, panels and design groups.  In 2007 AIA CES approved 2 hours total annually of professional community service.  Also, if a member completed research for the professional community service he/she can self-report up to 50 hours per research activity.  Professional community service, and research are not eligible for HSW.

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