The North Carolina Board of Architecture now recognizes the Construction Specification Institute's (CSI) Construction Education Network (CEN) as an “approved sponsor” of continuing professional education courses and programs for architects licensed by the Board.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The North Carolina Board of Architecture now recognizes the Construction Specification Institute's (CSI) Construction Education Network (CEN) as an “approved sponsor” of continuing professional education courses and programs for architects licensed by the Board. CSI CEN is a network of registered education providers offering programs to professionals in construction-related industries. It is the only continuing education program that connects the entire built community - from architects, engineers and contractors to manufacturers, facility managers and developers. No other program is as comprehensive in its scope.

“Our CEN program has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and we're delighted that the North Carolina Board of Architecture has recognized that CSI's providers offer high-level continuing education to the industry,” said CSI Executive Director and CEO Walter Marlowe, P.E., CSI, CAE.

“Now our members in the Tar Heel State can be confident that any CSI CEN courses they take will be approved and accepted by the state Board.” There are many benefits associated with CEN for learners, including:

A user-friendly directory of available programs searchable by topic, occupation and provider

Access to transcripts and completion certificates in real-time at no cost

The ability to manage your training information online

Additionally, CEN offers providers an easy-to-use system that reduces administrative tasks and costs. Providers can use the Web-based system to produce completion certificates and receive email alerts when new credits have been entered.