Continuing Education
The Continuing Education System (CES) was developed by the AIA to:
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Support life-long professional learning for AIA Members
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Record member participation in education for AIA membership
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Provide members opportunities to meet their MCE requirements
AIA’s requirements for continuing education:
AIA measures continuing education in learning units (LUs). One hour of continuing education earns one LU. AIA Architect members are required to complete 18 LUs each calendar year. Of those 18 LUs, 12 must be in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) topics.
AIA Potomac Valley presents dozens of programs each year that are approved for credits through AIA/CES. The Calendar listings for CES-approved events will indicate the number and type of credits available. AIA Potomac Valley reports credits for AIA members electronically, streamlining and shortening the process of getting the credits onto your transcripts and eliminating the need for a certificate. Non-AIA members may request a certificate to self-report their credits.
Useful links:
AIA Continuing Education System
State MCE Requirements AIA requirements can differ from mandatory continuing education requirements of state licensing boards. State requirements may also vary from state to state.
If you are a CES provider interested in offering a CES-approved program to AIA Potomac Valley members, please contact Executive Director David Iams for more information. You MUST be an AIAPV Chapter Allied Member or Annual Partner to offer a Chapter-promoted CES program.
