Understand Florida’s architect CE requirement: 24 total hours, including 22 HSW hours and a 2-hour approved Advanced Florida Building Code course.
The standard continuing education requirement is completed during each two-year renewal period.
Complete 24 hours during the two prior calendar years before the February odd-year renewal.
Most required hours must relate directly to professional competency and public health, safety, and welfare.
Complete an approved advanced course relating to the architect’s area of practice.
Licensees should verify their individual record and current requirements directly with DBPR before purchasing or renewing.
Florida architects generally complete 24 hours for each renewal cycle.
Twenty-two hours are required in health, safety, and welfare-related topics.
Architects must complete at least two hours in an approved specialized or advanced Florida Building Code course related to their practice.
The Board handbook describes circumstances where another state’s CE may be used if it equals or exceeds Florida requirements, but the Florida Building Code advanced-course requirement still applies. Verify eligibility with DBPR.
Use a complete 24-hour bundle or select individual approved classes.
