Pennsylvania Architect Continuing Education Requirements
Pennsylvania architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board.
Applies to Registered Architect – Biennial HSW CE (effective 12/30/2024; deferred for 2025 cycle).
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Requirements at a glance
What Pennsylvania requires of architects
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Registered Architect – Biennial HSW CE (effective 12/30/2024; deferred for 2025 cycle)
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Pennsylvania architects need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board requires.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Registered Architect – Biennial HSW CE (effective 12/30/2024; deferred for 2025 cycle)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Pennsylvania architects must cover
Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board 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 Pennsylvania
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure 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 through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Pennsylvania architect license.
Questions Pennsylvania architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Pennsylvania architects need?
- Pennsylvania architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board.
- Which license classes does the Pennsylvania architects CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Registered Architect – Biennial HSW CE (effective 12/30/2024; deferred for 2025 cycle).
- What topics are required for Pennsylvania architects continuing education?
- Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) (24 hours).
- Can Pennsylvania architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Pennsylvania requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Pennsylvania architects licensing resources
- Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board
The Pennsylvania board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every architects course is built to meet Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board 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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