Colorado Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing education (CE) for licensed professionals in Colorado is set by each profession's own state board — State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, Colorado State Board of Accountancy, State Physical Therapy Board, Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC), Division of Real Estate (DRE), and Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO). Every board sets its own contact-hour total, renewal cycle, and mandatory subjects. Compare all 7 professions below, then open a profession for the full Colorado breakdown.
Colorado CE Requirements at a Glance
| Profession | Contact Hours | Renewal Cycle | Online? | Key Topics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | 24 | 2 yr | Yes | Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) | View → |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant) | 80 | 2 yr | Yes | Ethics, Colorado Rules & Regulations (CR&R) | View → |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | 30 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | None | — | — | — | View → |
| Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) | 30 | 2 yr | Yes | — | View → |
| Real Estate Agent / Broker | 24 | 3 yr | Yes | Annual Commission Update (ACU) | View → |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | None | — | — | — | View → |
Notable Colorado Requirements
Specific mandates Colorado boards impose that often trip up license holders:
- Architect Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) — 24 hours — All continuing education must be in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) subjects as defined by Board Rule. Full Architect details →
- CPA Ethics — 4 hours — Providers offering ethics courses must register with the Board and/or have their content approved by the Board. Full CPA details →
- CPA Colorado Rules & Regulations (CR&R) — 2 hours — New licensees must complete a CR&R course within 6 months of initial licensure. Full CPA details →
- Real Estate Annual Commission Update (ACU) — 4 hours — 4 hours per calendar year, different version each year. Full Real Estate details →
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Colorado Licensing Boards
CE requirements on this page are sourced from each profession's official Colorado board:
- Architect
- CPA
- PT
- PE
- PLS
- Real Estate
- RN
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