July 1, 2023 marked the official start of the one-year countdown until the June 30, 2024 Continuing Education System (CES) deadline. All CES Participants (Architects AIBC, Architectural Technologists AIBC and Intern Architects AIBC) are reminded that the next mandatory CES reporting period deadline is June 30, 2024. CES Participants have just under one year to earn and report a total of 36 Learning Units (LUs), of which at least 16 LUs must be Core, including two dedicated towards Indigenous Peoples Learning (new requirement – more detail below). All requirements for CES Participants are outlined in the AIBC Bylaws, specifically Section 5: Professional Practice and Services and Schedule P: Board Rules for Continuing Education System.
IMPORTANT: New Indigenous Peoples Learning Requirement for Current Reporting Period
Beginning this reporting period, within the minimum 16 Core LUs, two Core LUs must be related to knowledge on Indigenous history, Truth and Reconciliation, and/or engagement (‘Indigenous Peoples Learning’). Resources are available to assist CES Participants understand and meet this new requirement, including a Frequently Asked Questions PDF and Indigenous Peoples Learning Resources document. CES Participants can also find more information about this requirement in Schedule P: Board Rules for Continuing Education System of the AIBC Bylaws.
Review Your CES Transcript – Check Your Progress
The AIBC encourages CES Participants to review how many LUs they have earned for the current reporting period. To access your transcript, log into your AIBC Registrant Portal and select “Continuing Education System” from the left-hand side menu, and then select “Transcript”. More detailed instructions can be found here: Registrant Portal Quick Guide – Review a CES Reporting Period Transcript.
All LUs must be earned and reported by the June 30, 2024, deadline. Please note there is no minimum mid-point LU requirement, although we do highly recommend reporting as you go.
AIBC Resources
There are many resources available regarding the CES Program, as well as opportunities to earn LUs, both online and off:
- Practice Guideline: Continuing Education System (CES)
- Indigenous Peoples Learning Resources
- Online Learning Resource Roundup
- Events Calendar
- List of Current Recognized Educational Providers (REPs)
AIBC Contact
The AIBC professional services team is available to assist CES Participants. Should you have any questions, contact us at professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca.