Alabama Architect Continuing Education Requirements
Alabama architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects.
Applies to Annual Structured HSW CE — All Registered Architects, Architect.
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Requirements at a glance
What Alabama requires of architects
Set by State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Annual Structured HSW CE — All Registered Architects, Architect
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Alabama architects need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects requires.
- 2 license classes
12 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Annual Structured HSW CE — All Registered Architects
- Architect
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Alabama architects must cover
State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)min. 12 hours
Legal: Laws, Codes, Zoning, Regulations, Standards, Life Safety, Accessibility, Ethics, Insurance to protect Owners or the Public
Building Systems: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Communications, Security, Fire Protection
Environmental: Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Hazardous Materials, Weatherproofing, Insulation
Occupant Comfort: Air Quality, Lighting, Acoustics, Ergonomics
Materials and Methods: Construction Systems, Products, Finishes, Furnishings, Equipment
Preservation: Historic, Reuse, Adaptation
Pre-design: Land Use Analysis, Programming, Site Selection, Site and Soils Analysis, Surveying
Design: Urban Planning, Master Planning, Building Design, Site Design, Interiors, Safety and Security Measures
Construction Documents: Drawings, Specifications, Delivery Methods
Construction Contract Administration: Contracts, Bidding, Contract Negotiations
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Alabama
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Alabama architect license.
Questions Alabama architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Alabama architects need?
- Alabama architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects.
- Which license classes does the Alabama architects CE requirement apply to?
- The 12 hours requirement applies to: Annual Structured HSW CE — All Registered Architects, Architect.
- What topics are required for Alabama architects continuing education?
- State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) (12 hours); Legal: Laws, Codes, Zoning, Regulations, Standards, Life Safety, Accessibility, Ethics, Insurance to protect Owners or the Public; Building Systems: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Communications, Security, Fire Protection; Environmental: Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Hazardous Materials, Weatherproofing, Insulation; Occupant Comfort: Air Quality, Lighting, Acoustics, Ergonomics; Materials and Methods: Construction Systems, Products, Finishes, Furnishings, Equipment; Preservation: Historic, Reuse, Adaptation; Pre-design: Land Use Analysis, Programming, Site Selection, Site and Soils Analysis, Surveying; Design: Urban Planning, Master Planning, Building Design, Site Design, Interiors, Safety and Security Measures; Construction Documents: Drawings, Specifications, Delivery Methods; Construction Contract Administration: Contracts, Bidding, Contract Negotiations.
- Can Alabama architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Alabama architects licensing resources
- State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects
The Alabama board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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