Continuing education records for eligible participants will be posted to individual AIA member transcripts at CES Records and will be available three weeks after the convention. CES records are maintained for AIA members only. Certificate letters of completion for nonmembers are available on request in writing to conventionspeaker@aia.org. Please allow three weeks for processing.
Handouts for most seminars are available online. Go to www.aia.org/seminarhandouts for materials provided by seminar presenters.
One of the best reasons to attend the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition is the continuing education offered throughout the convention. From early morning until late in the evening, you’ll find interesting, illuminating, and edifying sessions presented by respected leaders in our field. We know of no other event that brings together in one place such a wealth of knowledge and talent. So we invite you to make the most of these unique educational opportunities.
Don't let your education stop after convention. Download an order form today or stop by the ACTS booth in the registration area at the convention to pre-order CD-ROMs of continuing education sessions.
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
EXPO EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL TOURS
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE
Each year AIA members are required to earn a minimum of eight learning unit hours related to health, safety, and welfare (HSW) as defined by the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Look for HSW to identify programs that qualify. These programs may also meet the criteria for licensure requirements in the 37 states and 10 Canadian provinces that have mandatory continuing education requirements* (as of November 2007): Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
*Attendees participating in education programs at the convention are encouraged to verify acceptance of credit in advance with their individual state licensing boards.
CORE DISCIPLINES
To help focus and maximize your learning, we've created tracks that align subject matter. These core disciplines are noted beside each continuing education title in the At-a-Glance section.
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LEARNING LEVELS
Continuing education programs are classified according to three experience levels:
Entry Level
Material is introductory and designed to impart basic awareness of the topic. Fundamentals and key issues are addressed.
Intermediate Level
Material is appropriate for all levels. Novices and experienced participants alike benefit, gaining general understanding and comprehension of the material.
Advanced Level
Material is advanced and geared for those with a firm grasp of the subject. Participants should have prior experience to apply this material to existing skills.
IDP TRAINING UNITS
Interns enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) can gain supplementary education credit for attending AIA continuing education programs. In fact, interns earn credit at a rate of .25 training units for every hour spent in the classroom, equivalent to two hours of credit for every one hour of learning. The AIA wants to support you on the path to licensure and has made it even easier for you to select programs that are geared for your IDP training needs. Just look for the IDP Training Unit information on each program for more details about how much credit and in which training area you can earn IDP credits.
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