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PacePDH.com is approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA Provider # J607) to provide online continuing education courses to architects.

Since 2003 PacePDH.com has delivered over 1.3 million online continuing education hours to more than 50,000 AEC professionals nationwide.

 

 

Florida Architect Continuing Education Requirements for the 2025 Renewal

Architects are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education (22 hours in health, safety, and welfare related courses and 2 hours in the Florida Building Code advance course).
Continuing Education credits for the 2/28/2025 renewal must be completed by 12/31/2024.
Refer to the Architecture Continuing Education Handbook for additional information.
 

Florida Interior Designer Continuing Education Requirements for the 2025 Renewal

Interior Designers are required to complete 20 hours of continuing education (14 hours in health, safety, and welfare related courses, 2 hours in the Florida Building Code advance course, and 4 hours in optional or health, safety, and welfare related courses).
Continuing Education credits for the 2/28/2025 renewal must be completed by 2/28/2025.
Refer to the Interior Design Continuing Education Handbook for additional information.
 

Advanced Course Requirement

Both Architect and Interior Design licensees are required to obtain a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education by completing an approved provider’s specialized or advanced course, approved by the Florida Building Commission, on the Florida Building Code, relating to the licensee’s respective area of practice for future renewals.

Note on course reporting:
Architecture and Interior Design continuing education course providers are exempt from reporting attendance rosters.

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Complete 24-hour Florida Architect Package
Complete 24-hour Florida Architect Package (you choose courses)
Complete 20-hour Florida Interior Designer Package
Complete 27-hour Florida Architect and Contractor Package
Complete 23-hour Florida Interior Designer and Contractor Package
FL Advanced and Generational Design Package (5 Hours)

Package 1 – Complete 24-hour Florida Architect Package
Description/Price
This package contains:
   PDF course pngBiophilic Design and Senior Well Being for Architect and Design Professionals (HSW)
   PDF course pngDemographic Trends and Changes in the Aging Population Essential for Architects, Designers and Contractors to Identify (HSW)
   PDF course pngWhere is Home - The Aging Population and Where They Live (HSW)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: An In Depth Study of Accessible Routes (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: A Study of Kitchens and Bathrooms (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   speaker icon capReducing Energy Costs Through Fenestration Optimization (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capWind Mitigation Methodology - Retrofits for Existing Homes - 1 hr (WMM/GEN) (HSW)
   PDF course pngDanger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold (HSW-PDF)
   speaker icon capAgeless by Design (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capCool Roofs for Warm Climates (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capBuilding for Energy Efficiency (BSP/T/GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capHome Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: An Overview of the Fair Housing Act (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   PDF course pngPreventing Mold in New Construction (HSW)
   speaker icon capAdvanced Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) Accessibility

Included in your package price:
   FREE Pace membership
   FREE Website to advertise your business
   FREE Referral Program - Earn Cash!
   FREE Classified Ads - Buy/Sell/Employment
   FREE Updates that concern your license and industry
This Package Features:

  • This 24 hour package contains everything required for your Florida Architect renewal including 2 hrs. Florida Advanced and 22 HSW
     
  • AIA electronic reporting
     

Total Package
Value $476.00
Your Cost $285.60

This package reflects current promotional pricing. No code required.

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Package 1 - All Requirements
Complete 24-hour Florida Architect Package arrow1
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Total Package
 Value $476.00
Your Cost $285.60
(with discount code)
Package 2 – Complete 24-hour Florida Architect Package (you choose courses)
Description/Price
This package contains:
   speaker icon capAdvanced Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) Accessibility


Elective Courses (22 hours)
  22 course credits, allowing you to choose your own elective hours


Included in your package price:
   FREE Pace membership
   FREE Website to advertise your business
   FREE Referral Program - Earn Cash!
   FREE Classified Ads - Buy/Sell/Employment
   FREE Updates that concern your license and industry
This Package Features:

  • This 24 hour package contains everything required for your Florida Architect renewal including 2 hrs. Florida Advanced and 22 HSW course credits that you can select as you go
  • AIA electronic reporting

Total Package
Value $476.00
Your Cost $285.60

This package reflects current promotional pricing. No code required.

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Package 2 - All Requirements
Complete 24-hour Florida Architect Package (you choose courses) arrow1
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Total Package
 Value $476.00
Your Cost $285.60
(with discount code)
Package 3 – Complete 20-hour Florida Interior Designer Package
Description/Price
This package contains:
   speaker icon capFair Housing: A Study of Kitchens and Bathrooms (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   PDF course pngBiophilic Design and Senior Well Being for Architect and Design Professionals (HSW)
   PDF course pngDemographic Trends and Changes in the Aging Population Essential for Architects, Designers and Contractors to Identify (HSW)
   PDF course pngWhere is Home - The Aging Population and Where They Live (HSW)
   PDF course pngThe Senior Wellness Revolution (HSW)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: An In Depth Study of Accessible Routes (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   speaker icon capWind Mitigation Methodology - Retrofits for Existing Homes - 1 hr (WMM/GEN) (HSW)
   PDF course pngLean on Me - Choosing Railings Carefully (HSW)
   PDF course pngStrategies to Achieve Net-Zero Energy Homes PDF (HSW)
   PDF course pngSound Matters - How to Achieve Acoustic Comfort in the Contemporary Office (HSW)
   speaker icon capCool Roofs for Warm Climates (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capReducing Energy Costs Through Fenestration Optimization (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capBuilding for Energy Efficiency (BSP/T/GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capAgeless by Design (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capAdvanced Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) Accessibility

Included in your package price:
   FREE Pace membership
   FREE Website to advertise your business
   FREE Referral Program - Earn Cash!
   FREE Classified Ads - Buy/Sell/Employment
   FREE Updates that concern your license and industry
This Package Features:

  • This 20 hour package contains everything required for your Florida Interior Design renewal including 2 hrs. FL Advanced and 18 HSW
     
  • FL Advanced Courses reported directly to BAID

Total Package
Value $400.00
Your Cost $240.00

This package reflects current promotional pricing. No code required.

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Package 3 - All Requirements
Complete 20-hour Florida Interior Designer Package arrow1
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Total Package
 Value $400.00
Your Cost $240.00
(with discount code)
Package 4 – Complete 27-hour Florida Architect and Contractor Package
Description/Price
This package contains:
   speaker icon capWomen in the Construction Workplace - Providing Equitable Safety and Health Protection (WPS/GEN)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: A Study of Kitchens and Bathrooms (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: An In Depth Study of Accessible Routes (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   speaker icon capFlorida Laws and Rules - 61G4 FAC (LR/GEN)
   speaker icon capWind Mitigation Methodology - Retrofits for Existing Homes - 1 hr (WMM/GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capWorkers Compensation - Employer's Guide to a Drug-Free Workplace (WC/GEN)
   PDF course pngDrier by Design - Designing to Keep Water Out (HSW)
   speaker icon capCool Roofs for Warm Climates (GEN) (HSW)
   PDF course pngLean on Me - Choosing Railings Carefully (HSW)
   PDF course pngStarting from the Bottom (HSW)
   speaker icon capAgeless by Design (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capBuilding for Energy Efficiency (BSP/T/GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capHome Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capPreventing Mold in New Construction (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capDanger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold (HSW)

Included in your package price:
   FREE Pace membership
   FREE Website to advertise your business
   FREE Referral Program - Earn Cash!
   FREE Classified Ads - Buy/Sell/Employment
   FREE Updates that concern your license and industry
This Package Features:

  • This 27 hour package contains all required continuing education for your Florida Architect (BAID) and Florida Contractor (CILB) licenses.
     
  • Electronic reporting for all CILB courses
     
  • AIA electronic reporting

Total Package
Value $361.00
Your Cost $299.00

This package reflects current promotional pricing. No code required.

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Package 4 - All Requirements
Complete 27-hour Florida Architect and Contractor Package arrow1
arrow2
Total Package
 Value $361.00
Your Cost $299.00
(with discount code)
Package 5 – Complete 23-hour Florida Interior Designer and Contractor Package
Description/Price
This package contains:
   speaker icon capWorkers Compensation - Employer's Guide to a Drug-Free Workplace (WC/GEN)
   speaker icon capFlorida Laws and Rules - 61G4 FAC (LR/GEN)
   speaker icon capWomen in the Construction Workplace - Providing Equitable Safety and Health Protection (WPS/GEN)
   speaker icon capRaising the Roof (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capAgeless by Design (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capBuilding for Energy Efficiency (BSP/T/GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capCool Roofs for Warm Climates (GEN) (HSW)
   PDF course pngDrier by Design - Designing to Keep Water Out (HSW)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: A Study of Kitchens and Bathrooms (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   speaker icon capFair Housing: An In Depth Study of Accessible Routes (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
   speaker icon capHome Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capPreventing Mold in New Construction (GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capWind Mitigation Methodology - Retrofits for Existing Homes - 1 hr (WMM/GEN) (HSW)
   speaker icon capDanger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold (HSW)
   speaker icon capAdvanced Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) Accessibility

Included in your package price:
   FREE Pace membership
   FREE Website to advertise your business
   FREE Referral Program - Earn Cash!
   FREE Classified Ads - Buy/Sell/Employment
   FREE Updates that concern your license and industry
This Package Features:

  • This 23 hour package contains all required continuing education for your Florida Interior Designer (BAID) and Florida Contractor (CILB) licenses.
     
  • Electronic reporting for all CILB courses
     
  • AIA electronic reporting

Total Package
Value $285.00
Your Cost $259.00

This package reflects current promotional pricing. No code required.

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Package 5 - All Requirements
Complete 23-hour Florida Interior Designer and Contractor Package arrow1
arrow2
Total Package
 Value $285.00
Your Cost $259.00
(with discount code)
Package 6 – FL Advanced and Generational Design Package (5 Hours)
Description/Price
This package contains:
   PDF course pngBiophilic Design and Senior Well Being for Architect and Design Professionals (HSW)
   PDF course pngDemographic Trends and Changes in the Aging Population Essential for Architects, Designers and Contractors to Identify (HSW)
   PDF course pngWhere is Home - The Aging Population and Where They Live (HSW)
   speaker icon capAdvanced Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) Accessibility

Included in your package price:
   FREE Pace membership
   FREE Website to advertise your business
   FREE Referral Program - Earn Cash!
   FREE Classified Ads - Buy/Sell/Employment
   FREE Updates that concern your license and industry
This Package Features:


Total Package
Value $95.00
Your Cost $79.00

This package reflects current promotional pricing. No code required.

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Package 6 - All Requirements
FL Advanced and Generational Design Package (5 Hours) arrow1
arrow2
Total Package
 Value $95.00
Your Cost $79.00
(with discount code)

If you are an architect or interior designer in Florida, you have found the right place to take continuing education courses that satisfy the requirements of your license renewal. Our CE courses include the advanced building code courses as well as informative and interesting courses in green construction, legal matters and contract administration.

Complete your continuing education hours with Pace, an AIA approved provider that offers more than just CE. Pace benefits for Florida Architects and Interior Designers include a free website, a referral program, free classifieds and more. Choosing Pace for your continuing education requirements means great service and flexibility to take courses at your convenience.

Pace proudly services architects and interior designers with CE credit hours in all cities and counties in florida including, but not limited to,:

Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Dade, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Leon, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Seminole, St. Johns, Volusia

Daytona, Ft. Lauderdale, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, Punta Gorda, Tampa, Tallahassee