South Carolina Architect Continuing Education Requirements
South Carolina architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR).
Applies to Architect, Standard Biennial CE – All HSW.
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Requirements at a glance
What South Carolina requires of architects
Set by South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR)
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Architect, Standard Biennial CE – All HSW
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course South Carolina architects need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR) requires.
- 2 license classes
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Architect
- Standard Biennial CE – All HSW
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics South Carolina architects must cover
South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR) 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 South Carolina
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR) 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 South Carolina architect license.
Questions South Carolina architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do South Carolina architects need?
- South Carolina architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR).
- Which license classes does the South Carolina architects CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Architect, Standard Biennial CE – All HSW.
- What topics are required for South Carolina architects continuing education?
- South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR) requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) (24 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a South Carolina architects license?
- Yes — South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can South Carolina architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official South Carolina architects licensing resources
- South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR)
The South Carolina board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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South Carolina architects CE, done right
Every architects course is built to meet South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners (SC LLR) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
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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