Continuing Education Units

We're proud to offer continuing education units for a wide variety of our conference sessions. We are partnered with the following professional organizations:

American Planning Association (APA)/American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) — The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a Certification Maintenance Provider for the 2011 National Preservation Conference. In this capacity, the National Trust is committed to linking certified planners to training opportunities that will keep them up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. All AICP CM credits must be self-reported. This year, there are 151 units available.

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Education Provider Program — Now in its third year as a USGBC Education Provider, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of the green building industry through top-quality, third-party-reviewed education courses. The USGBC Education Provider Program has approved the technical and instructional quality of that course. ALL GBCI CE hours must be self-reported. This year, there are 228 units available.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) — The National Trust for Historic Preservation is registered with the AIA Continuing Education system (AIA/CES) and is committed to developing quality learning activities in accordance with the AIA/CES criteria. Learning units are included with each session description. Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) and Sustainable Design (SD) learning units are also indicated. In addition, an AIA/CES C-1 form must be submitted to the National Trust conference office to complete the process. For more information or questions about record keeping, call 202-588-6407. This year, there are 312 units available.

Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES) — New this year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is an LA CES Education Provider. The Trust is committed to maintaining the ongoing professional development and continuing education programs for landscape architects. Registered courses cover a broad range of subject matter and the Trust is required to identify those courses that meet the LA CES standard of health, safety, and welfare subject matter. In addition, a LA/CES Participation form must be submitted to the National Trust conference office to complete the process. The Trust must report attendance within 20 days of the conference. For more information or questions about record keeping, call 202-588-6407. This year, there are 110 units available.

Please review the Continuing Education Spreadsheet to see which sessions qualify for units in your field.