Continuing education for architecture professionals
AIA continuing education (CE) is universally recognized around the world as the AEC industry’s best learning. Virtual, in-person, and peer-to-peer education opportunities make it easy to invest in yourself, on your schedule, and earn HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits.
Industry-best virtual, in-person, & peer-to-peer learning
As practice changes, new codes are developed, and trends emerge, architects and design professionals turn to AIA’s CE program. With hundreds of courses and a range of certificate programs—led by some of the biggest names in architecture, design, and beyond—AIA CE offers premium, on-demand courses for architects, design professionals, and the AEC industry.
Our provider network includes some of the biggest names in the AEC industry, academia, manufacturing, and climate science plus AIA chapters and experts. It’s a holistic approach to learning centered on everything you need to design a better world.
Browse learning options below for premium virtual courses on topics including designing for climate action, resilience, zero energy, building materials, accessibility, getting licensed, project delivery, technology, business development, and more.
Virtual courses with 24/7 access
Learn at your pace, on your time, whenever and wherever you need with AIAU, which curates 300+ live and on-demand courses plus five certificate programs—all with 24/7 access. Getting licensed? Check out the Emerge series, free for AIA Associate members!
There’s also an extensive catalog with thousands of AIA-approved learning programs by AIA partners, chapters, and other organizations. AIA’s CE providers offer hundreds of thousands of hours of virtual training to member architects annually.
In-person conferences & events
Attend one of dozens of local and national events like our annual AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, which attracts a global audience and offers hundreds of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and architect-led tours. Can’t attend in person? AIAU has a curated selection of popular courses from this conference, Women’s Leadership Summit, and more. Check your chapter for local AIA learning opportunities.
Peer-to-peer learning & networking
Take advantage of peer-to-peer learning through AIA’s 21 Knowledge Communities. They offer virtual and in-person meetings and webinars throughout the year so you can network and gain valuable insights from peers.
AIA’s social channels
Engage with peers and get instant updates on new virtual and in-person courses and events, like the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMA, AIA’s 2024 president—the first Black woman and the first Millennial to hold top office at AIA.
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Getting licensed? Earn AXP experience hours through AIA continuing education at your component, firm, or through AIAU, which includes the Emerge Series—free for AIA Associate members.