UPCOMING PROVIDER EVENTS

AIA/CES Provider Workshops:  Washington, DC -September 25, 2008

Plan now for the summer of 2009! The AIA/CES Providers Conference is going to return in the summer of 2009 which marks the 15th anniversary of the AIA/CES program. We plan to celebrate in a big way with a special 3 day CES Provider’s Conference. As before we will provide experience level tracks. Special topics will include the NEW Sustainable Design requirements and the NEW Architects Core Curriculum guidelines. Other topics will include information about the CES Audit process, the Red Star rating program, the CES Award for Excellence program, HSW standards, effective approaches to marketing, developing effective learning objectives, best practices, and more.

Watch this space in the coming months for more details.

Listen to webinar featuring Maria Sigillito, CES Compliance Services, Kathie Rainey, AIA North Carolina, and Ann Feinman, BSA.  Webinar includes discussion of the 2007 audit list of AIA registered architect members, and Best Practices on how to notify members effectively to decrease number of members on audit list.  Any questions, please email Maria Sigillito.

Please click here for information on events listed above.  If you have questions, other providers may have the same ones.  Feel free to pose the questions on the AIA CES Blog.  We'll all learn together!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES -  A New Resource!
Are you familiar with How to Write a Learning Objective? For those familiar with the basics of writing learning objectives visit our new resource about Advanced Learning Objectives. And finally, learn How to Relate Learning Objectives to Course Structure.

The AIA plays an active role in the continuing education of its members.  We strive to provide valued opportunities for AIA members to maximize their professional skills through effective learning partnerships with firms, continuing education providers and all AIA components.

Become a Provider | Current Providers

Know what to expect from AIA/CES Registered Providers, and hear more about what is a registered AIA Provider.  Download it here.

AIA/CES Award for Excellence

Of the eight categories available for the award, three winners and one honorable mention were announced for 2008.   2008 Winners include Mithun, Inc. Firm Provider, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Commercial Provider, Pacific Energy Center Professional Organization Provider, and Honorable Mention to Ron Blank Associates Internet Platform Provider.  Read the full AIArchitect press release.

Please view the Entire List of Award for Excellence Winners.

Please listen to Mithun CES Award Podcast

Please listen to Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies CES Award Podcast

Questions about how to apply?  Please post them on the NEW! 2009 CES Provider Award for Excellence blog.

CES Red Star Ratings
Core audit standards are the basis of the CES Provider Red Star program. CES Provider ratings are based upon how well their programs and support systems meet the CES quality standards.  If you have questions, or if you are a registered provider and you would like your program to be rated, please contact Thom Lowther. 

AIA/CES Registered Distance Education Providers

New webpages created for easy access to registered providers of distance education.  If you are a registered AIA CES provider of distance education, your website can be listed here.    Just email Maria Sigillito with your website address, and provider number, and your website will be posted on a letter page.

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