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Continuing education (CE) is required to:
AIA Colorado provides courses, resources, and tracking tools to help you meet these requirements.
AIA Colorado offers a wide range of learning formats to fit your schedule and interests:
You can:
AIA members can track progress through their official transcript.
To view your transcript:
AIA measures continuing education in Learning Units (LUs).
Annual Requirements:
Carryover Policy:
The State of Colorado requires continuing education for license renewal. Requirements are established by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
If you received your Colorado license by examination or transfer of grades, your initial continuing education requirements depend on when you were licensed. Use the table below to determine the continuing education hours (CEHs) required.
| If licensed by exam / transfer of grades in Colorado | Even calendar year: CEHs required | Odd calendar year: CEHs required |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 through October 31, even year | 12 | 12 |
| November 1, even year through July 3, odd year | 0 | 0 |
| July 4 through December 31, odd year* | Does not apply* | Does not apply* |
IMPORTANT NOTE: The State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Landscape Architects is your official source of information for all Rules and Regulations governing your architectural license. (AIA Colorado is providing this information as a courtesy). We highly recommend all licensed architects in Colorado bookmark this page an refer back to it regularly to answer any questions you may have about licensure in Colorado.
Colorado AES Homepage | Divisions of Professions and Occupations
Click on the link to Rules and Regulations for the current official version of the rules governing your licensure.
| Requirement | AIA Membership | Colorado License |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Credits | 18 LUs | 12 HSW hours |
| HSW Requirement | 12 HSW | All 12 must be HSW |
| Carryover | Allowed (limited) | Not allowed |
| Deadline to complete | December 31 (annual) | December 31 |
Yes. The State of Colorado requires you to:
If audited, you must provide:
If you are audited by the State, you must provide proof that you have complied with the continuing education requirements outlined in the AES Bylaws and Rules and you will be required to submit completed documentation for each course showing that you retained the material presented. Proof of retention has been defined by the Board as proof of exam, quiz or test scores or the Board’s Continuing Education Structured Report Form. See Board Rule 4.9.3.1.2.9.
AIA Member Tip:
You can use your AIA transcript and course descriptions to help complete required audit forms.
Yes. AIA Colorado works with Allied Members who are also AIA CES registered providers.
You can:
(If you landed on this page and want to know how your firm can become an AIA CES registered provider, go here.)
Questions
Log in to your AIA account to view your transcript and completed credits.
No. First-year members are not required to complete CE requirements until the following calendar year.
Yes, but with limitations:
As long as you hold an active license, the State of Colorado requires you to meet state continuing education requirements. All change of status licensure questions including options to become a “Retired Architect” in Colorado, should be directed to the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
AIA: AIA Colorado | 303.446.2266
Colorado: Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, dora_aesboard@state.co.us | 303-894-7800