FAQ

What is the Current Compliance Period?

The current compliance period for Professional and Associate Members is January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

Does the Current Period Apply to Me?

The current compliance period applies if you became either a Professional or Associate Member prior to January 1, 2010. This allows you a full two years to complete the 1.0 CEU requirement. If you became a Professional or Associate Member after January 1, 2010, your first compliance period will begin January 1, 2012.

What is a CEU?

A CEU, a continuing education unit, is a measurement of contact hours and credit assigned to an approved course. CEUs are awarded based on full-hour increments only. Thus, contact hours will be rounded to the lowest full-hour number. For example: if instruction time
is 6 ½ hours, the course will receive 6 contact hours, or 0.6 CEU. One contact hour of learning activity equates to 0.1 CEU. Example: One contact hour equals 0.1 CEU, 10 hours equal 1.0 CEU.

Are IIDA Compliance Requirements and State Licensing Requirements the Same?

No. IIDA’s compliance requirements are independent from individual state licensing continuing education requirements. Some, but not all, courses may qualify for both IIDA and your state continuing education requirements. Please check with your state board of licensing to verify continuing education policies and procedures.

How are CEU Credits Registered?

CEU credits are registered through NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification), the official clearinghouse for all professional Interior Design organizations offering CEU courses. Attendees may register credits on site if the course is an IDCEC approved course, or register the credits through the IIDA Education Department via the Individual Approval Reporting Form (IARF) if the course is not pre-approved.

How do I Obtain a Copy of My Continuing Education Activity?

Contact NCIDQ to request a transcript of your records at 202.721.0220. NCIDQ certificate holders may view their transcripts online. Keeping your CEU transcript up-to-date, is your responsibility.

What Continuing Education Options are Available to IIDA Members?

CEU courses are available in many venues and formats to enable Members to fulfill their continuing education requirements. Some Learning Options include:

• Courses sponsored by IIDA Chapters, City Centers and Forums
• IIDA independent study courses (available in hard copy or electronic format)
• Courses approved through IDCEC (IDCEC Member Organizations include: ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)
• Structured Travel / Study tours led by qualified instructors (self-guided tours are not acceptable)
• Educational tracks at industry-wide conferences and symposia
• College courses (not toward a degree)
• Educational courses at museums and other cultural institutions led by qualified instructors
• Self-study courses available on the Internet, trade publications and Perspective magazine.

Other Important Facts!

• CEUs are not transferable between compliance periods. Any additional credits, above and beyond the required 1.0 CEU and/or accumulated before January 1, 2010, cannot be credited to the current compliance period.
• IIDA does not post-date CEUs. The attendance date will be used as your completed date. 
• IARFs should be submitted within one (1) month of attending the program.
• Keep a copy of all CEU records including Individual Approval Reporting Forms and Certificates of Attendance/Completion. According to IIDA policy, Members may be requested to submit proof of course completion to IIDA Headquarters.