Continuing Education Units |
| The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is part of the School of Architecture of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. As a unit of an accredited university, the LRC is able to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the courses that it offers through Lighting Education Online. These CEUs will be accepted by professional associations as well as state licensing and registering agencies. Some information about the continuing education requirements of several professional associations is listed below: |
| (ALA) American Lighting Association |
| Type of Credit Needed: |
Continuing Learning Credit (CLC) |
| Number of Credits Needed to remain certified: |
50 |
| Time Period For Re-Certification: |
3 Years |
| Completing Lighting Education Online is worth: |
60CLCs |
| (AIA) American Institute of Architects |
| Type of Credit Needed: |
Learning Unit (LU) |
| Number of Credits Needed to remain certified: |
18 |
| Time Period For Re-Certification: |
1 Year |
| Completing Lighting Education Online is worth: |
60LUs |
| (NCQLP) National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions |
| Type of Credit Needed: |
Lighting Education Unit (LEU) |
| Number of Credits Needed to remain certified: |
36 |
| Time Period For Re-Certification: |
3 Years |
| Completing Lighting Education Online is worth: |
60 LEUs |
| (ASID) American Society of Interior Designers |
| Type of credit needed: |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) |
| Number of Credits Needed to remain certified: |
Varies by State |
| Time Period for Re-Certification: |
Varies by State |
| Completing Lighting Education Online is worth |
6 CEUs |