Marifi Tipton, Oct 16, 2018 3:10:00 PM
Colorado architects are required to complete 12 hours of Continuing Education every calendar year.
- CE Requirement: 12 CEHs (Continuing Education Hours) per calendar year, of which all CEHs must qualify as Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) credits. Regardless of how the course is delivered (e.g in-person lecture, online webinar, etc.), participation in a process or procedure (such as a quiz) that demonstrates whether the architect retained the material presented is required*.
- Renewal Date: October 31 of odd-numbered years.
- CE Reporting Cycle: Biennial - Licensees are required to earn 12 HSW hours of continuing education each calendar year so that all 24 hours have been earned by October 31 of odd-numbered years. (E.g. CEHs earned between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021, count toward the October 31, 2021 renewal. (I.e. credits may be earned throughout the year).
- Acceptable Coursework: The Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors does not pre-approve courses or providers of continuing education. Use your professional judgment to determine if an activity meets the Board's criteria as summarized in this post and as detailed on the Board's website rules.
- Reporting of Credits: Providers cannot report continuing education credits earned to the Colorado Board, neither can registrants except in case of audit. Design Arts Seminars reports credits electronically whenever possible.
- Tracking of Credits: Licensees are responsible for maintaining proof of successful completion of continuing education activities for at least 6 years from date of completion.
- Audit: All architects licensed in Colorado are subject to audit by the Board and upon request will need to provide documentation to support the PDHs claimed at renewal. Documentation is defined on page 7 of the Board's Continuing Education Manual.
- Carry Over Credits: Not permitted.
- Are you licensed in another state? If so, check out the Architecture Continuing Education Requirements.
- Also a member of the American Institute of Architects? Check out the AIA Continuing Education Requirements.
- Have any questions? Post comments or questions on this blog or contact Design Arts Seminars, Inc.
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