Guidelines For Ethical Decisions

This CE course equips architects, engineers, and contractors with a framework for ethical decision‑making in professional practice. It emphasizes the role of codes of ethics, enforceable rules, and standards of care in guiding responsible conduct and protecting the public.

🕒 2 CE HOURS   

CREDIT DESIGNATION: LU| ELECTIVE           

Date of course creation/update: 04/23/2026

Course Approval NO:  509MCARP

Education Pathways, LLC provider #10121561, is approved as an AIA Continuing Education Provider by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AIA provider approval period: 02/05/2026–02/05/2027. Architects completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits as designated by AIA.

This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :

Explores ethical principles and guidelines that shape professional behavior in construction and design. Participants will examine codes of ethics from the AIA, NSPE, and CMAA, as well as model laws from NCARB and NCEES. The course highlights the distinction between standards and enforceable rules, case studies of ethical dilemmas, and the integration of ethics into licensure laws. By the end, participants will be prepared to apply ethical frameworks to complex situations, ensuring integrity and accountability in their professional practice.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Understand what is meant by ethics in the context of building professionals.

  2. Identify sources of ethical standards for architects, engineers, and contractors.

  3. Discuss how ethical principles are incorporated into laws governing licensure.

  4. Differentiate between ethical standards/canons and enforceable rules.

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