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CPD status: Mandatory · Reviewed 2026-08-02

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Ethics for Professional Architects Part I

RedVector (Vector Solutions)

An online course examining the ethical obligations of licensed architects to clients, the public and colleagues, including codes of conduct and duty-of-care issues. Short-format learning that Canadian architects can log as self-directed continuing competence.

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Professional Ethics for Architects

PDH Academy

A self-paced continuing-education course that sets out the ethical principles architects use to prioritize decisions, distinguishing advisory standards from enforceable rules whose breach can lead to discipline or loss of licence. Useful as self-directed CPD on conflicts of interest and professional

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Ethics for Professionals Bundle

AIAU – American Institute of Architects

An on-demand bundle from the AIA's own learning platform addressing ethical decision-making, professional conduct and obligations to clients and the public in architectural practice. Delivered by a recognized professional body and creditable as self-directed learning in Canada.

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Project Management in Construction (Specialization)

Coursera · ~60 h

Covers construction project planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management from the owner's and consultant's perspective. Supports architects taking on contract administration and prime-consultant roles.

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Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design (Specialization)

Coursera · ~60 h

A multi-course program on integrating sustainable design strategies across the building design process. Suitable as a larger structured self-directed CPD block over several months.

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Green Building Assessment & Certification

Coursera · ~15 h

Explains how green building rating and certification systems assess building performance, and how projects are documented for certification. Directly relevant to architects working on LEED or comparable certified projects.

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Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

Coursera · ~15 h

Covers how sustainability goals are translated into building design decisions and written specifications. Useful for architects documenting low-carbon and high-performance material choices on real projects.

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Procore Mastery: Construction Project Management

Procore (via Coursera) · ~12 h

Practical training in managing construction project information, submittals, RFIs and documentation using industry construction-management software. Relevant to architects handling construction-phase administration.

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Professional Ethics for Architects

PACE (pacepdh.com)

A distance-learning ethics course written for registered architects, covering professional codes, disciplinary consequences and applying ethical rules to practice scenarios. Delivered with a course workbook and quiz for documented CPD records.

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Cycle
Provincial cycles — commonly 2-year periods
Hours / credits
Provincial associations require continuing education per cycle — for example, the OAA requires 70 ConEd hours per two-year cycle (including a structured-learning minimum), and the AIBC requires annual Core and Non-Core learning units.
Ethics & professional responsibility
Regulatory/professionalism content (e.g., OAA structured hours, AIBC Core LUs) is required within each cycle.
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