Continuing Education · Illinois
Illinois Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Illinois requires 24 hours of continuing education (16 in health, safety, and welfare) per renewal cycle. Renewal: Nov 30, even years. Verify current rules with the state board below before completing courses.
| Total CE hours |
24 |
| HSW hours |
16 |
| Renewal cycle |
Biennial, even years |
| Renewal deadline |
Nov 30, even years |
| Notes |
Includes 1 hr sexual-harassment prevention + 1 hr high winds / natural disasters. |
How to stay compliant in Illinois
- Confirm the current requirement on the Illinois licensing board site — rules and cycles change.
- Prioritize HSW-designated courses; they satisfy the strictest part of most states’ requirements.
- Keep completion certificates — most boards can audit several years back.
- If you hold multiple licenses, track each state separately: the ALA CEU Tracker does this automatically and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Illinois resources
Earn your hours with ALA
Last reviewed July 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.
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