Continuing Education · South Dakota

South Dakota Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal

South Dakota architects need 30 continuing education hours. Cycle: biennial. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.

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Total CE hours 30
HSW hours See notes
Renewal cycle Biennial
License renews Date of initial licensure
Carryover Up to 15 hours
Keep records 3 years
Notes 30 PDH per two years. At least 20 in technical subjects, no more than 10 in management or ethics. Up to 15 may carry over.
Official source State rule or board page

How to stay compliant in South Dakota

  • Confirm the current requirement on the South Dakota 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 South Dakota resources

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.