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AIA LU, HSW and GBCI credit are separate designations and vary by activity.

623 current courses1 verified provider sourceAIA · LEED · Architect · Interior design

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1 AIA LU/HSW · 11 credit tracksOn demandChecked Nov 12, 2026
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Credit typeRecorded amountCourses
AIA LULU0.5–1.25 LUs20
AIA LU/HSWLU/HSW0.25–1.5 LU/HSWs603

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This collection contains 623 current courses with no separate reporting fee identified. Every included course has $0 learning and assessment costs. The listing identifies a free certificate or verified direct credit reporting; a direct-reporting activity does not promise a downloadable certificate. A provider may also sell other courses; the whole external catalog is not assumed to be free.

Will these credits count for architects & designers?

AIA LU, HSW and GBCI credit are separate designations and vary by activity. Credit counts here include only the recorded tracks for this profession. A listed accrediting body or provider does not establish acceptance by every state board. Review the course approval notes and your board’s rules.

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