IASA

IASA certification follows in the footsteps of some of the most successful professional certifications in the world. Most of the worlds professional certifications require Continuing Education Units (continued study and professional experience i.e. CEU that is mapped into learning hour) to maintain certification or credential levels. This ensures that a certified professional do not let their skills go by the wayside but avoid re-certification process and fees. Our certification follows this process. Candidates are required to take a certain number of IASA CEUs (either directly from IASA or from an IASA accredited program) to maintain their certification and credentials. This process is maintained through submission of relevant industry learning every three years.

There are many ways to earn CEUs towards maintaining your certification. The number of units differs based on the level of your certification. The most common means of earning CEUs are attendance at chapter education events and IASA IT Architect Conferences. Here are a list of ways you can maintain your certification.

1. IASA Events: IASA offers many conferences each year. Each of these afford the opportunity to earn multiple CEUs toward your credentials.
2. IASA Knowledge Community and Content Submission: Contribute Articles, Book Reviews, Blogs, Templates and more to the IASA Knowledge Portal and our Editorial Team will review and assess CEUs for each signficant submission.
   
3. Volunteer Service: Earn CEUs for providing your professional services to an organization outside of your employer. You could serve as an elected officer or volunteer committee member for a project management organization. 
4. Accredited Education Courses: There are many courses available in the industry today. IASA works with existing education providers to ensure you get the credit for any courses that are applicable to architects. Click Here to see accredited courses. Click Here if you would like to get a course accredited. 
   
5. IASA Chapter Offerings: Certain IASA chapters offer events which qualify as CEUs. Check with your chapter leadership to find out if they offer CEU level support. 
   
6. Architecture eSummit: While face-to-face training has its obvious merits, online events are some of the most convenient ways to earn CEUs. Each event is assigned a certain number of CEUs which you can easily acquire from your home or office. 
7. eLearning Self-Study: IASA Provides many eLearning courses which allow you to earn many of your CEUs directly from your home on your own time. These courses are written by industry experts and practicions (which earn them CEUs as well) and include quizes and assignments which may be completed to earn significant number of CEUs in a short period of time. 
8. Professional tasks: Speaking at events, participation as a recognized IASA Mentor and other professional are available maintain your credential and are required for the top tier certifications. 
   

Remember: Activities must be related to project management topics that are substantially consistent with the IASA Skills and Capabilities Model outlined in the Education Section of the IASA Body of Knowledge.