Global Partnerships: The Continuing Education System of the American Institute of Architects

The Continuing Education System of the American Institute of Architects offers a way for architects to fulfill their US-based continuing education requirements while they are abroad through a network of Providers and the availability of distance education. The American Institute of Architects provides resources and assistance for architects interested in international practice. It recognizes the ways in which globalization trends within the profession will have an impact upon and affect professional continuing education. The Continuing Education System of the American Institute of Architects has the ability to make an impact internationally as it successfully forms partnerships for trade, education, and practice. The Continuing Education System has the potential to be the primary force behind reciprocity of professional development throughout the design profession while serving as a model for other professions.