24
Total CE Hours
Plan for the full continuing education total that applies to a standard Florida architect renewal.
Plan your Florida architect renewal with clear continuing education guidance and direct access to online Architecture CE resources.
Florida architects generally complete 24 continuing education hours for a standard renewal cycle, including 22 hours in health, safety and welfare topics and the applicable 2-hour Advanced Florida Building Code course. Review your individual license record and current DBPR guidance before renewal.
Plan for the full continuing education total that applies to a standard Florida architect renewal.
Health, safety and welfare education makes up the majority of the standard requirement.
Complete the applicable advanced-code education as part of the renewal cycle. Education Pathways now offers the 2026 9th Edition bundle (Part 1 & 2).
Florida architect licenses renew every two years, by February 28 of each odd-numbered year. Continuing education is counted for the two-year reporting period that ends December 31 of the preceding even-numbered year.
| Milestone | Current cycle |
|---|---|
| CE reporting period | January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026 |
| Complete all 24 CE hours by | December 31, 2026 |
| Renew your license by | February 28, 2027 |
Confirm your expiration date, license status, and the education that applies to your current renewal cycle.
Select coursework that satisfies the required HSW and Advanced Florida Building Code components for your license.
Education Pathways reports applicable completions to DBPR. Keep your certificates and confirm your record before renewing with DBPR.
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Florida architects generally complete 24 continuing education hours for a standard renewal cycle, including 22 HSW hours and the applicable 2-hour Advanced Florida Building Code course.
Florida architect licenses renew by February 28 of each odd-numbered year; the next deadline is February 28, 2027. Complete continuing education for the current reporting period (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026) by December 31, 2026.
Education Pathways offers self-paced online Florida Architecture continuing education. Review each course and your current requirements before enrolling.
Use the Florida Architecture CE Hub to review current online course and renewal options from Education Pathways.
Use the CE Hub to review current course options and continue planning your renewal.