Last verified from official sources: 2026-06-26. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with your licensing board.
How many PDH does a Rhode Island Architect need?
12 CEH/yr (24/2 yr, all HSW) per annual (lic. biennial) cycle. Here is the breakdown Rhode Island licensees should know:
- Hours required: 12 CEH/yr (24/2 yr, all HSW)
- Renewal cycle: Annual (lic. biennial)
- Ethics: None
- Carryover: None
- Approved sponsors / pre-approval: No (accepts HSW AIA/NCARB)
- Accepted pathways: HSW-designated AIA/NCARB courses
- Subject / category notes: All HSW; self-reported CEH capped (max 4/yr)
Who this applies to
Licensed Architects renewing in Rhode Island. If you are newly licensed, the first renewal is often prorated or exempt — check your specific renewal notice.
How PDH Options helps
PDH Options is built mobile-first for busy professionals: take board-aligned courses on your phone, finish the required end-of-course assessment, and download a completion certificate to keep for your records. One plan — $99 for one full year of unlimited access — covers your Rhode Island hours and the other states you’re licensed in.
What you get
- Courses aligned to the NCEES Model Rules / CPC standard.
- A graded assessment at the end of every course (what makes the credit defensible).
- Completion certificates and records you can retain for ~6 years.
- An ethics course to satisfy the common ethics requirement.
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Source: Rhode Island board / rule (checked 2026-06-26). Requirements change — verify the current rules with your Rhode Island licensing board before relying on this summary. PDH Options provides education, not legal advice.
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