Requirements: 24 hours biennially due August 1st odd years. Of the 24 hours, at least 16 hours must be HSW related.



Course Info:

The Board shall recognize as certified providers of continuing education:

– American Institute of Architects

– National Council of Architecture Registration Boards

– School of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology



The Board may also accredit other equivalent educational programs, including, but not limited to, meetings of constituents and components of architects professional associations recognized by the board, examinations, papers, publications, scientific presentations, teaching and research appointments, table clinics and scientific exhibits, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. In the case of education courses or programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit.



Each applicant for biennial license renewal shall complete, during the preceding biennial period, continuing education in the continuing education ("CE") hours specified



At least eight CE hours per year or 16 CE hours per biennial renewal period shall be obtained from courses or programs within the definition of health, safety, and welfare programs or courses as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-3.1. The remaining CE hours shall be in educational activities that are directly related to the practice of architecture.



For continuing education license renewal credit, continuing education activities shall be a minimum of one CE hour as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:27-3.1. A maximum of six CE hours shall be credited for any one calendar-day period.



(d) An architect who exceeds CE requirements in a biennial renewal period may carry up to 12 CE hours, including eight CE hours of health, safety, and welfare programs or courses, into the next renewal period. Any CE hours to be carried over shall have been earned in the last six months of the biennial renewal period.



Board Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/arch/

New Jersey Architects Frequently Asked Questions



I’m an AIA member. Do you report my continuing education hours to the AIA?



Yes. We report all continuing education hours to the AIA after you complete your continuing education with us, if you are an AIA member.



Do you report my results to the New Jersey Board?



The way it works in New Jersey, you will renew your license and check the box letting them know you completed your mandatory architects continuing education. If the board audits you, they will ask you to provide your certificates of completion for your architects continuing education courses.



Do you offer any architects continuing education training that is not online or correspondence?



We offer online and correspondence continuing education to renew your New Jersey architects license. We do not offer any classroom continuing education courses for New Jersey architects. We find that most students prefer to complete their continuing education online on their computer, smartphone, or tablet – or out of our course booklet.



Do you provide me with a certificate of completion when I finish your continuing education course?



Yes, all graduates of our New Jersey architects continuing education course will receive a certificate of completion. We can either email, mail, or fax the certificate to you.



What if I still have questions about completing my New Jersey architects continuing education courses?



No problem. Just call our learning advisory team at (888)564-9098 or email us at arch-support@edcet.com .