Colorado Architect Continuing Education Requirements
Colorado architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations).
Requirements differ by license class — 24 hours for Architect biennial CE (12 HSW hours per calendar year, 24 per cycle) · 12 hours for 2 classes.
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Requirements at a glance
What Colorado requires of architects
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Colorado architects renew by license class
Colorado sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Architect biennial CE (12 HSW hours per calendar year, 24 per cycle)
Course for this class is in board review.
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12 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Architect
- Standard Architect CE — 12 HSW CEH per calendar year
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Colorado architects must cover
Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)min. 24 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Colorado
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations) 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 Colorado architect license.
Questions Colorado architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Colorado architects need?
- Colorado architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations).
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Colorado?
- Requirements differ by license class in Colorado: 24 hours for Architect biennial CE (12 HSW hours per calendar year, 24 per cycle); 12 hours for Architect, Standard Architect CE — 12 HSW CEH per calendar year.
- What topics are required for Colorado architects continuing education?
- Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations) requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) (24 hours).
- Can Colorado architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Colorado requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Colorado architects licensing resources
- Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations)
The Colorado board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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