Continuing Education · Tennessee

Tennessee Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal

Tennessee architects need 24 continuing education hours, 24 of them HSW. Cycle: biennial. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.

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Total CE hours 24
HSW hours 24
Renewal cycle Biennial
License renews Month of initial licensure
Keep records 4 years
Notes All 24 hours must be in HSW subjects. The rule also allows 12 HSW hours per calendar year as an alternative. First renewal needs 12 hours, all HSW.
Official source State rule or board page

How to stay compliant in Tennessee

  • Confirm the current requirement on the Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.