AIA | CES: Continuing Education
AIA Mississippi is an "AIA CES Registered Provider" of continuing education programs for members. This means that AIA Mississippi is one of more than 2500 educational providers within the AIA/CES systems made up of AIA Chapters, affiliate organizations, manufacturers, universities, other non profit organizations, and government agencies. Our goal is to provide the best available continuing education opportunities to our membership and related industry professionals.
You may also use AIA CES continuing education units (those that qualify as public protection subjects/HSW) to help your requirements for State Licensing. Visit our web page, State Licensing for Architects, for more information on how you can satisfy both AIA and State requirements for continuing education. New Sustainable Design (SD) Requirement for 2009 - 2012
 The AIA Board of Directors modified the AIA-member continuing education requirement to include 4 hours of education in sustainable design as part of the existing 18-hour annual requirement. This sustainable design requirement goes into effect in calendar year 2009 and extends through 2012. Please visit the NEW Member Sustainable Design FAQs for more information on sustainable design and other provider issues.
The Sustainable Design MCE does not replace the original requirement for 18 total hours, eight of which must be in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) subjects, They are part of the total requirement, not in addition to the existing AIA Mandatory Continuing Education requirement. Four (4) Sustainable Design learning units may also fulfill four (4) HSW Learning Units and four (4) total Learning Units. All sustainable design learning units must also qualify for HSW. Therefore, any qualifying sustainable design educational activity taken will also apply to the HSW requirement.
Online AIA Accredited Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Courses
Fulfill your learning credit requirements from the comfort of your home or office. Click here to search for online accredited courses available through AIA national.
Look for the AIA/CES provider logo to denote AIA CES programs
 When you see the AIA/CES logo advertised in conjunction with our educational seminars, workshops, and conferences you'll know the specific program has been registered through the AIA CES system. If a program is registered, this means that all members who register and attend will have their time recorded for credit by the provider (eg. AIA Mississippi). AIA/CES records are kept on file with the University of Oklahoma where transcripts are maintained for all AIA members. AIA Mississippi will provide a certificate of completion for non-AIA members upon request for all AIA/CES programs offered by the Chapter.
Remember, all active AIA members must successfully complete 18 learning unit (LU) hours each year, with at least 8 LU hours relating to health, safety and welfare (HSW) and 4 LU hours relating to Sustainable Design (SD).
Visit our upcoming events calendar to plan around your busy schedule
Visit our Upcoming Events listing to register for AIA Mississippi continuing education programs and to learn about other educational programs of interest within the community. As you view our calendar, look for the drop down box labeled Display All Event Types and click on AIA CES Event for a listing of AIA/CES programs registered by AIA Mississippi. We've also tried to include programs offered by CES providers other than AIA Mississippi as we hear of them. Check your transcript online
Click here to view your transcript online at the AIA National website to make sure you have completed your required 18 AIA/CES LUs. A total of 18 hours--8 of which must be in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) subjects--and 4 Sustainable Design (SD) must be obtained each calendar year. All sustainable design learning units must also qualify for HSW. Therefore, any qualifying sustainable design educational activity taken will also apply to the HSW for your AIA annual membership. Members will be able to access their transcripts using their member ID number. For assistance email AIA CES or call the office at (202) 626-7436.
MCE Requirements! The renewal period for all Mississippi registered architects is April 30, 2008 and the new Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) requirements will apply. Between May 1, 2006 and April 30, 2008, you must have completed sixteen (16) hours of education courses related to public protection subjects in the two year period. This equates to the national AIA requirement for Heath, Safety and Welfare education (8 HSW learning units per year). If your check your credits online for the state reuirements don't forget to sort your transcript by dates: May 1, 2006 to current to see where you are now.
Self-Report those programs you attend that are not registered with AIA/CES
If a program is not offered by AIA MIssissippi or another AIA/CES registered provider, AIA members have the option of self-reporting independent activities or research. The intent of this activity must be educational in nature and related to new knowledge in reference to their practice of architecture. The AIA national component offers an excellent Frequently Asked Questions section where members can learn more about Self-Reported Activities and other AIA/CES requirements.
Click here to be linked to the AIA National web site for a refresher on the Self-Report form, view your transcript, and complete your AIA/CES self-report form online through the AIA National Component web site. After you enter your AIA member number you will be directed to a site to view your transcript online, fill out your online self-report form, and many other AIA CES options.
Information for Educational Program Providers
If you and/or your firm are providers of quality educational programming and can offer speakers on related industry topics and issues of concern to local AIA members and design industry professionals, we'd like to hear from you to explore future programming opportunities.
You might also want to learn more about becoming a Local Allied Member. Membership offers great opportunities to connect with AIA members through programs such as our "lunch and learns," annual AIA Mississippi Product Exposition, and involvement in our local AIA Mississippi Knowledge Communities. If you are already a member, be sure to stay involved and share your expertise.
If your company or architectural firm is a regular provider (throughout the year) of educational programs geared to architects you might want to explore becoming an AIA/CES Registered Provider. Information on the AIA/CES Provider Program can be found on the AIA national web site. Click here to learn whether this program might be right for your organization. |
