District of Columbia Architect Continuing Education Requirements
District of Columbia architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP).
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Requirements at a glance
What District of Columbia requires of architects
Set by DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP)
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course District of Columbia architects need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP) requires.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics District of Columbia architects must cover
DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health, Safety and Welfare (all 24 PDU)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in District of Columbia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP) 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 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your District of Columbia architect license.
Questions District of Columbia architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do District of Columbia architects need?
- District of Columbia architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP).
- What topics are required for District of Columbia architects continuing education?
- DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP) requires coverage of: Health, Safety and Welfare (all 24 PDU).
- Can District of Columbia architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the District of Columbia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official District of Columbia architects licensing resources
- DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP)
The District of Columbia board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every architects course is built to meet DC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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