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New York Landscape Architect Continuing Education Requirements

New York landscape architects must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions).

Applies to Standard Triennial CE — Licensed Landscape Architect.

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Requirements at a glance

What New York requires of landscape architects

Set by NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions)

CE hours required
36 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Standard Triennial CE — Licensed Landscape Architect
Exam to renew
Not required

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The course New York landscape architects need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires.

  • 36 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • Standard Triennial CE — Licensed Landscape Architect

    Course for this class is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics New York landscape architects must cover

NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) subject areasmin. 24 hours

  • Other professional practice subject areas (non-HSW)

  • Courses of learning (live/interactive delivery — minimum floor)min. 18 hours

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in New York

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 36 hours and topics NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) 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 3 years through the board.

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

Questions New York landscape architects ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do New York landscape architects need?
New York landscape architects must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions).
Which license classes does the New York landscape architects CE requirement apply to?
The 36 hours requirement applies to: Standard Triennial CE — Licensed Landscape Architect.
What topics are required for New York landscape architects continuing education?
NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires coverage of: Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) subject areas (24 hours); Other professional practice subject areas (non-HSW); Courses of learning (live/interactive delivery — minimum floor) (18 hours).
Can New York landscape architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official New York landscape architects licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every landscape architects course is built to meet NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) 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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