Mia Soto, Oct 17, 2026, 1:13:00 PM
Licensed Florida architects are required to complete 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) every 2 years.
- CE Requirement: 24 Continuing Education Credits, all of which qualify as Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) and include 2 Advanced Florida Building Code credits.
- Renewal Date: February 28 of odd-numbered years.
- CE Cycle: Biennial- credits must be earned during the two previous calendar years (January 1 of an odd-numbered year through December 31 of the following even-numbered year). For example, the February 28, 2027 renewal requires credits earned January 1, 2025–December 31, 2026.
- Acceptable Coursework: Courses must be approved by the Florida Board of Architecture
and Interior Design or the DBPR. Courses approved by organizations such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are generally accepted. Architects must ensure their coursework meets Florida’s requirements, including 2 hours of Advanced Florida Building Code credits.
- Reporting of Credits: Providers are not required to report continuing education credits earned to the Florida Board, but have the option to report credits earned by taking a course approved directly by the Board. Credits earned by taking a course approved by the AIA and/or IDCEC (which are automatically accepted for credits by the Board, but have no Board-issued course number) cannot be reported nor manually entered into the Board's computer system. For details, see notice on DBPR's website. Design Arts Seminars reports credits electronically whenever possible.
- Tracking of Credits: Architects must maintain proof of continuing education completion and provide certificates if selected for an audit.
- Audit: All architects licensed in Florida are subject to audit by the Board and upon request will need to provide documentation to support the credits claimed at renewal.
- 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.
