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All AIANH programs and most meetings provide AIA continuing education credits. Please check the calendar page for upcoming events.


Annual Requirements:

All active AIA members must successfully complete 18 Learning Unit Hours (of which at least 8 hours are health, safety, and welfare related topics) for annual membership renewal. Members who fail to meet the annual requirement have nine months to earn the deficient credits, but must meet the current annual requirement as well.

A member who exceeds the annual requirement in a given year may carry up to 18 LU Hours (including 8 hours of HSW) into the next year if needed to meet the requirement.

Active AIA members (AIA and FAIA) must meet the CES requirement. First-time members to the AIA are not required to complete the requirement the year they first join. Former members in good standing when their membership expired must meet the requirement for the year they rejoin. Associate and emeritus members are exempt but are encouraged to participate for their own benefit and that of the profession.


Checking your transcript:

Log on to the AIA National web site with your member number to access your Transcript


Continuing Education Resources:
Attend AIANH Continuing Education events

On-line Courses through AIA eClassroom Distance Learning: AIA eClassroom provides an exciting distance education program that gives you the power to fulfill your continuing education requirements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can choose from courses on design, presentation skills, strategic business planning, and others by some of the leading professionals in the field. eclassroom.aia.org/

Free Online Continuing Education Center with a wide variety of courses to select from: AECDaily.com

Continuing Education articles in Architectural Record: Read learning-programmed articles in Architectural Record. Take the corresponding question-and-answer quiz and complete the abbreviated report form included in the magazine or online. Architectural Record

Attend the AIA Convention (June 8-11, 2006 at Los Angeles, CA, and/or a national Knowledge Community event related to your interests.

Structured programs & CES Self Report Form: Participate in structured programs (i.e. classes, lectures, conferences and seminars) offered by organizations other than registered providers, and use a Self-Report Form to tabulate and report your learning units. Log on to the AIA National web site with your member number to access a Self Report Form

The AIA Trust provides opportunities for AIA Members to earn learning units in areas that relate to the activities of the Trust. Click here for AIA Trust self assessment tests.

The BSA also has a great deal of information about obtaining CEU credits on their website: www.architects.org/education