Education

In order to maintain your license in the state of Washington, all registered architects must complete 24 Continuing Education hours every two years and at least 16 must address public health, safety, and welfare.

In Washington, only licensed architects may represent themselves using the title “architect” or engage in the practice of architecture as defined by law. Requirements for licensure include a combination of education and practical experience, and passage of a qualifying exam, the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE). Visit the Washington State Department of Licensing for information on licensure for architects. Learn more about AIA’s Continuing Education requirements.

AIA Seattle Classes

AIA Seattle is here to support our members in receiving and maintaining their architecture license by annually offering over 50 AIA classes that meet Washington State’s new requirements for continuing education (CE). Explore AIA Seattle’s major education programs, on-demand education programs, and our calendar for additional learning opportunities.

Transcripts

AIA national offices manage all membership CE records. Visit AIA to obtain a copy of your transcript. Contact AIA Seattle if you have questions about CE credits from a class offered by AIA Seattle.

Self-Reporting

Many informal activities qualify for CEHs. Log in with your AIA number and go to the handy online self-report form.

AIAU

AIAU features rigorously-curated content for architects, designers, builders, and others working in our diverse and evolving field. These online courses supplement events in your community, giving you learning you can access any time of day, from any place in the world with an Internet connection.

aecKnowledge

AIA Seattle partners with aecKnowledge—an innovative, online knowledge-sharing platform for the AEC industries. As an established provider of high-quality video continuing education, aecKnowledge delivers peer-reviewed, unbiased, engaging knowledge featuring top thought leaders and subject matter experts—all available 24/7. View upcoming aecKnowledge opportunities.

AIA Seattle’s 2024 Housing Design Forum: Housing: A Stage for Life is now available online through aecKnowledge. Earn up to 8 LU/HSW. Save over 25% when you purchase the 4-part series.

AIA Seattle’s 2024 Climate Summit: Future Forward: Accelerating Change Together explores practical solutions in the built environment that promote adaptation, resilience, equity and overall well-being for communities and ecosystems. Save over 25% when you purchase the 4-part series

Additional learning opportunities are also listed on our on-demand education programs and our calendar.

CE Provider

AIA Seattle is a member-driven organization. We invite and empower our members to lead program development to ensure that we are meeting their needs. AIA Seattle only solicits CE credit for our major education programs and learning events delivered by planning task forces and member committees. AIA Seattle cannot confer credits on another organization’s programs.

Looking to share your own CE opportunities? AIA Seattle is happy to list your organization’s educational event in our enews if you are a non-profit organization or one of our sponsors or allied members, and if your event is happening in the Puget Sound region or is of special interest to AIA Seattle members. Explore ways to connect with AIA Seattle. Learn more about becoming an AIA CE provider via AIA National.