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Delaware Architect Continuing Education Requirements

Delaware architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Delaware Board of Architects (Division of Professional Regulation).

Requirements differ by license class — 24 hours for 2 classes · 12 hours for Architect · 8 hours for Architect.

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Requirements at a glance

What Delaware requires of architects

Set by Delaware Board of Architects (Division of Professional Regulation)

CE hours required
24 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
3 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

Delaware architects renew by license class

Delaware sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.

  • 24 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    2 license classes
    • Architect biennial CE (HSW)
    • Architect

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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  • 12 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Architect

    Course for this class is in board review.

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  • 8 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Architect

    Course for this class is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics Delaware architects must cover

Delaware Board of Architects (Division of Professional Regulation) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)min. 24 hours

  • Health, Safety, and Welfare Subjectsmin. 24 hours

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Delaware

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Delaware Board of Architects (Division of Professional Regulation) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Delaware architect license.

Questions Delaware architects ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Delaware architects need?
Delaware architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Delaware Board of Architects (Division of Professional Regulation).
Which license types have different CE requirements in Delaware?
Requirements differ by license class in Delaware: 24 hours for Architect biennial CE (HSW), Architect; 12 hours for Architect; 8 hours for Architect.
What topics are required for Delaware architects continuing education?
Delaware Board of Architects (Division of Professional Regulation) requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) (24 hours); Health, Safety, and Welfare Subjects (24 hours).
Can Delaware architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Delaware requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Delaware architects licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Delaware Board of Architects (Division of Professional Regulation)’s published rules and were last verified on September 3, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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