West Virginia Architect Continuing Education Requirements
West Virginia architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by West Virginia Board of Architects.
Applies to All licensees.
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Requirements at a glance
What West Virginia requires of architects
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course West Virginia architects need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics West Virginia Board of Architects requires.
- 1 license class
12 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics West Virginia architects must cover
West Virginia Board of Architects requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health, safety and welfare subjects (all hours; HSW designation required on certificate/transcript)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in West Virginia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics West Virginia Board of Architects 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 year.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your West Virginia architect license.
Questions West Virginia architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do West Virginia architects need?
- West Virginia architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by West Virginia Board of Architects.
- What topics are required for West Virginia architects continuing education?
- West Virginia Board of Architects requires coverage of: Health, safety and welfare subjects (all hours; HSW designation required on certificate/transcript).
- Can West Virginia architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the West Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official West Virginia architects licensing resources
- West Virginia Board of Architects
The West Virginia board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from West Virginia Board of Architects’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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West Virginia architects CE, done right
Every architects course is built to meet West Virginia Board of Architects 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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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
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