Balancing multiple projects and communicating with clients can make it challenging to find time for meaningful professional development and earning hours toward your annual HSW continuing education (CE) requirement. Fortunately, NCARB's continuing education courses are designed to fit into your busy schedule while offering expert instruction on some of the most pressing topics in practice. Check out our top CE courses from 2024!
1. Design for Net-Zero Energy and Carbon, Part 1 | 1.5 HSW LU
With the buildings and construction sector accounting for nearly 40% of the world’s CO2 emissions, architects and other architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals have the responsibility of targeting net-zero energy and net-zero carbon building designs. This course, part one of a new seven-part series, examines the relationship between energy use and carbon emissions, plus teaches the relevant codes, standards, and certifications for architects designing for net-zero energy and net-zero carbon. Learn more >
2. Supervising With Impact | 1.5 HSW LU
Supervisors play an essential role in helping candidates navigate the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®). In this interactive CE course, you will gain a better understanding of how to help licensure candidates meet the AXP requirements through exercises and practical insights from experienced supervisors. Learn more >
3. Leading on Climate Action Through Adaptation | 1.5 HSW LU
This continuing education course features a conversation on the Practice Disrupted podcast, hosted by Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain, alongside the hosts of the Design the Future podcast. In part two of this podcast adapted for continuing education, you’ll gain insights into the practical application of climate-responsive design, the importance of regenerative practices, and the evolving role of architects in leading community resilience and sustainability efforts. Learn more >
4. Barrier-Free Design and the 2010 ADA Standards | 1.5 HSW LU
Accessibility in design is a CE topic required by some jurisdictions and critical to the initial and ongoing competency of all architects. It is also critical to the equity of the built environment. By taking the course “Barrier-Free Design and the 2010 ADA Standards,” you can learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), review current ADA standards, and learn from common accessibility mistakes made in new construction. Learn more >
5. Sustainable Design: Economic Analyses | 2 HSW LU
While the common perception is that reducing environmental impacts will cost more, this course explores how sustainable design principles can financially benefit building owners. Understand the economic principles used to evaluate and deliver more sustainable building solutions in this course from our Sustainable Design series. Learn more >
And don’t forget––NCARB Certificate holders have unlimited access to our library of free CE courses, and we add new courses each month. Learn how you can get NCARB-certified.
