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Since 2003 PacePDH.com has delivered over 1.4 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.

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Architects Continuing Education Requirements

Architects registered in Massachusetts must earn a minimum of 12 credits annually, 8 of which must be in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) topics. One hour equals one credit. Credits must be earned within the 12-month license renewal cycle; Sept. 1 through Aug. 31.This continuing education requirement has been in place since the 2003-2004 license years.

Note: Any course or program approved by the AIA, CSI or NCARB is automatically accepted by the Board. All of the courses listed below have been approved by the AIA for HSW credit.

View the Massachusetts Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Reporting, Record Keeping and Auditing
The License renewal form will have a check-off required which certifies that the renewing architect has met the CE requirements. A random audit will be performed after the renewals are received. Those selected for audit will be required to submit written documentation of their CE activities. AIA transcripts showing qualified continuing education activities will be acceptable documentation.
 

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Course Sample Credit Hours Price
multimedia courseAgeless by Design (GEN) (HSW) sample 2.00 $38.00
   PDF courseAging in Place - Eliminating Traps (HSW) 4.00 $76.00
   PDF courseBiophilic Design and Senior Well Being for Architect and Design Professionals (HSW) 1.00 $19.00
multimedia courseDanger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold (HSW) sample 2.00 $38.00
   PDF courseDanger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold (HSW-PDF) 4.00 $76.00
multimedia courseGetting Decked - And Choosing How That Happens sample 2.00 $38.00
multimedia courseMinimizing Energy Use in Buildings sample 2.00 $38.00
multimedia courseProfessional Ethics for Architects 2.00 $38.00

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Course Sample Credit Hours Price
   PDF courseAgeless Living by Design (HSW) 2.00 $38.00
   PDF courseDemographic Trends and Changes in the Aging Population Essential for Architects, Designers and Contractors to Identify (HSW) 1.00 $19.00
   PDF courseThe Senior Wellness Revolution (HSW) 1.00 $19.00
   PDF courseWhere is Home - The Aging Population and Where They Live (HSW) 1.00 $19.00

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Occupant Comfort


Course Sample Credit Hours Price
multimedia courseIndoor Environmental Quality (GEN) (HSW) 3.00 $57.00
   PDF courseSound Advice for Acoustics PDF (HSW) 4.00 $76.00

The Massachusetts License Renewal Form will have a check-off required which certifies that the renewing architect has met the CE requirements. A random audit will be performed after the renewals are received. Those selected for audit will be required to submit written documentation of their CE activities. AIA transcripts showing qualified continuing education activities will be acceptable documentation.

Architects registered in Massachusetts must earn a minimum of 12 credits annually, 8 of which must be in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) topics. One hour equals one credit. Credits must be earned within the 12-month license renewal cycle; Sept. 1 through Aug. 31.This continuing education requirement has been in place since the 2003-2004 license years.