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. Our online interactive audio/visual courses feature narration, images and illustrations. Our PDF format is a non-timed, read-only course with online testing at the end.
Note to AIA Members: New AIA rules do not allow its members to retake the same course at any time.
Washington Continuing Education Requirements
Washington Administrative Code WAC 308-12-250 Continuing Education Requirements
- To maintain your practice, you must complete 24 professional development hours (PDH) within your 2-year license period.
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At least sixteen (16) of the 24 PDH must address public health, safety and welfare (HSW).
- If you earn more than 24 PDH in the 2nd half of your license period, up to 12 of the extra hours can be carried over to the following 2-year license period.
Washington Administrative Code WAC 308-12-270 Continuing Education Record Maintenance and Verification
- You must maintain the records of your professional development activities.The records must include the date of the activity, the provider's name, a description of activity and its location and the number of PDH.
- You must keep your records for the cumulative time in the current renewal period plus the three years before the last renewal (five years total).
- By renewing your professional architect license, you attest you have completed the required professional development for that renewal period.
For more information, visit the The Law Relating to Architects Website.
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Featured Courses
| Course | Sample | Credit Hours | Price | |
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| Ageless by Design (GEN) (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 |  |
| Aging in Place - Eliminating Traps (HSW)
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4.00 | $76.00 | |
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 Basic Ethics for Architects (HSW)
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3.00 | $57.00 | |
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| Biophilic Design and Senior Well Being for Architect and Design Professionals (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Danger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
| Danger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold (HSW-PDF)
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4.00 | $76.00 | |
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| Getting Decked - And Choosing How That Happens
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
| Minimizing Energy Use in Buildings
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
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| Professional Ethics for Architects
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
Generational Design
| Course | Sample | Credit Hours | Price | |
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| Ageless Living by Design (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
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| Demographic Trends and Changes in the Aging Population Essential for Architects, Designers and Contractors to Identify (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| The Senior Wellness Revolution (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Where is Home - The Aging Population and Where They Live (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
Building Systems
| Course | Sample | Credit Hours | Price | |
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| Drier by Design - Designing to Keep Water Out (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
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| Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction (GEN) (HSW)
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4.00 | $76.00 | |
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| Lean on Me - Choosing Railings Carefully (HSW)
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3.00 | $57.00 | |
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| Preventing Mold in New Construction (GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Preventing Mold in New Construction (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Reducing Energy Costs Through Fenestration Optimization (GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Sound Matters - How to Achieve Acoustic Comfort in the Contemporary Office (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Starting from the Bottom (HSW)
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3.00 | $57.00 | |
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| Wind Mitigation Methodology - Retrofits for Existing Homes - 1 hr (WMM/GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Wind Mitigation Methodology - Retrofits for Existing Homes - 2 hour (WMM/HMM/GEN) (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
Construction Contract Administration
Environmental
| Course | Sample | Credit Hours | Price | |
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| Building for Energy Efficiency (BSP/T/GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Cool Roofs for Warm Climates (GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Cool Roofs for Warm Climates PDF (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Energy Efficient Roofs (GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Energy Efficient Ventilation Techniques (GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Environmentally Safe Paints and Painting Techniques (GEN) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Environmentally Safe Paints and Painting Techniques (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Raising the Roof (GEN) (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
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| Strategies to Achieve Net-Zero Energy Homes PDF (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
Legal
| Course | Sample | Credit Hours | Price | |
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| ADA Paths - Part 1 - No One Left Behind (HSW)
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2.00 | $19.00 | |
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| ADA Paths - Part 2 - Practical Design Requirements (HSW)
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2.00 | $19.00 | |
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| ADA Paths - Part 3 - Communication and Recreation (HSW)
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2.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Fair Housing: A Study of Kitchens and Bathrooms (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Fair Housing: An In Depth Study of Accessible Routes (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Fair Housing: An In Depth Study of Accessible Routes (GEN) (AOA) (HSW) - PDF
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1.00 | $19.00 | |
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| Fair Housing: An Overview of the Fair Housing Act (GEN) (AOA) (HSW)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
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| Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (GEN)
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2.00 | $38.00 | |
Occupant Comfort
| Course | Sample | Credit Hours | Price | |
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| Indoor Environmental Quality (GEN) (HSW)
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3.00 | $57.00 | |
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| Sound Advice for Acoustics PDF (HSW)
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4.00 | $76.00 | |