Ohio Architect Continuing Education Requirements
Ohio architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Ohio Architects Board.
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Requirements at a glance
What Ohio requires of architects
Set by Ohio Architects Board
- CE hours required
- 12 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 Ohio architects need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Ohio Architects Board requires.
- 1 license class
12 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 Ohio architects must cover
Ohio Architects Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health, Safety and Welfare (all 12 hours per calendar year, structured, at least 75% HSW content)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Ohio
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Ohio Architects Board 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 Ohio architect license.
Questions Ohio architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Ohio architects need?
- Ohio architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Ohio Architects Board.
- What topics are required for Ohio architects continuing education?
- Ohio Architects Board requires coverage of: Health, Safety and Welfare (all 12 hours per calendar year, structured, at least 75% HSW content).
- Can Ohio architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Ohio requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Ohio architects licensing resources
- Ohio Architects Board
The Ohio 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 Ohio Architects Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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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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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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