Continuing Education · Illinois
Illinois Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Illinois architects need 24 continuing education hours, 16 of them HSW. Cycle: biennial, even years. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
| Total CE hours | 24 |
| HSW hours | 16 |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial, even years |
| License renews | Nov 30, even years |
| Required topics | Sexual-harassment prevention, 1 hr; High winds / natural disasters, 1 hr |
| Carryover | Up to 12 hours |
| Limits | No more than 8 hours of self-directed activities per period. |
| Keep records | 6 years |
| Notes | Includes 1 hr sexual-harassment prevention + 1 hr high winds / natural disasters. |
| Official source | State rule or board page |
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 keeps a separate record for each state and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Illinois resources
- Illinois architect licensing board: renewal portal, statutes, and administrative rules
- ICC digital codes library: model codes and state adoptions
Earn your hours with ALA
- Webinars: live LU credit from your desk
- CEU Tracker: every hour logged, every state, one place
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.