Virginia requires Landscape Architects to complete 16 continuing education credit hours (CECH) for each biennial period.  

16 CE Credit Hours / 2 years

• Courses provided by LA CES approved providers as acceptable for continuing education requirements
  
• CECH = 50 minutes of course time
  
• No carryover permitted
  

Administration:  Regulations provide for a random audit of licensees.

Activities:

• Must have a clear purpose and objective that will maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the practice of landscape architecture.
  
• Allows subjects in areas related to business practices, including project management, risk management, and
  
• ethics, which have demonstrated relevance to landscape architecture practice.
  
• Successfully completing one college semester hour of credit (15 CECHs);one quarter semester hour of credit (10 CECHs).
  
• Self-directed study (must successfully meet assessment)
  
• Teaching a CE activity (2x credit; first teaching of course only)
  

Recordkeeping: Licensee has responsibility for maintaining three-year record of continuing education activities.

Exemptions: Licensees experiencing illness or undue hardship, as determined by the board.