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CE Requirements for LSBAE

Architects and design professionals in the US require Continuing Education or Learning Hours to maintain their professional designation. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCE Requirement
12 / 1 Year
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December 31
cycleRequirements Cycle
Annual
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12 CE hours of Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)

Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CEH Requirements


All architects practicing in Louisiana must complete 12 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) annually (January 1 – December 31).
All CEHs must focus on Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) topics, as outlined by the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (LSBAE) under LAC 46:I. §1315.D.2.



HSW CEH Eligibility

To qualify as HSW CEHs, activities must:

  • Be at least 1 hour in length (50–60 minutes)
  • Dedicate at least 75% of the instructional time to HSW content
  • Be delivered through structured educational activities

HSW topics include:

  • Legal: Laws, codes, zoning, accessibility, ethics, insurance, life safety
  • Building Systems: Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection
  • Environmental: Energy efficiency, sustainability, insulation, hazardous materials
  • Occupant Comfort: Air quality, acoustics, lighting, ergonomics
  • Materials and Methods: Construction systems, products, finishes, equipment
  • Preservation: Historic preservation, reuse, adaptation
  • Pre-design & Design: Land use analysis, programming, site selection, building and urban design
  • Documentation & Construction: Drawings, specifications, bidding, contract negotiation


Recordkeeping & Compliance

  • CEHs must be completed by December 31 each year
  • All licensees must maintain documentation of CEHs completed
  • In the event of an audit, architects may submit an AIA transcript or the LSBAE CE Log


LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners.

For full requirements and current regulations, please visit:

https://lsbae.com/licensure/continuing-education/

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