It’s CEU season and Work Design Magazine has rounded up a diverse list of professional and personal opportunities to make your education planning easy.

This curated list Includes free and paid courses with many different modalities. Special thanks to our guide sponsor, HON, who is dedicated to expanding the potential for learning. Happy Upskilling!

Biophilic Design in Action

This course explores how the integration of Preserved Gardens and Biophilic Design principles can create environments that enhance well-being and environmental sustainability. Hosted by Garden on the Wall. 

• 1 AIA LU/HSW and more
• 1 hour
• Learn on-demand. Take Now

Key Strategies of Bird-Friendly Glazing

Research on bird-glazing collision prevention has guided the development of bird-friendly building design. This presentation discusses how to transform clear and reflective architectural glass into barriers that birds will see and avoid. Hosted by NGA. 

• 1 hour
• 1.0 AIA LU
• Learn on-demand. Take Now 

For more NGA hosted CEUs, visit https://www.glass.org/architect

Empowering Education with Ergonomic Environments

This CEU explores ergonomic and well-being strategies to create healthy, supportive learning environments for a diverse population of students, teachers, staff, and guardians. Hosted by HON.

• AIA 1 LU | HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare), IDCEC: 1 LU | HSW
• 1 Hour
• To schedule, reach out to your local HON sales representative: https://www.hon.com/find-us/dealer-locator

Lifestyle Amenities for Workplace Destinations

Discover how evolving workplace design prioritizes lifestyle amenities, exploring trends that foster collaboration, well-being, and productivity while providing practical skills to design for human needs and behaviors. Hosted by Kimball International.

• AIA, ASID, IDC, IDCEC, IDS, IIDA and 57 licensing boards
• 60 minutes
• Schedule by request through CEU Events.

Environments for All: Inclusive Design Considerations

This course covers inclusive design strategies for educational spaces that support neurodiverse individuals by addressing sensory integration, ergonomics, and movement. Hosted by HON.

• AIA 1 LU | HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare), IDCEC: 1 LU | HSW
• 1 Hour
• To schedule, reach out to your local HON sales representative: https://www.hon.com/find-us/dealer-locator

Ergonomics and the Future Workplace

Learn more about the evolution of work including risks and challenges facing knowledge workers due to; constant connectivity, technological trends, shifting norms & expectations, and the anticipated adaptation resulting from COVID-19. Hosted by Via Seating.

• 1 credit IDCEC Health, Safety, Welfare designation
• 1 hour
• Schedule by appointment with [email protected].

Creating Places to Belong: The Value of Culture and Connection

Explore how fostering a culture of belonging through inclusive environments, sensory design, and human-centered strategies enhances employee engagement, morale, productivity, and well-being. Hosted by Kimball International.

• AIA, ASID, IDC, IDCEC, IDS, IIDA and 57 licensing boards
• 60 minutes
• Schedule by request through CEU Events. 

Restorative & Regenerative Design as Holistic Design Approach

This course introduces interior designers and architects to the innovative fields of Neuroaesthetics, Neuroarchitecture, and Biomimicry, with a special focus on integrating Preserved Gardens and Biophilic Design principles. Hosted by Garden on the Wall. 

• 1 AIA LU/HSW and more
• 1 hour
• Learn on-demand. Take Now

Presenting with Confidence

Through stories, videos and case examples, this program offers an actionable, step-by-step method anyone can adopt to create and deliver inspiring in-person or virtual presentations that are engaging, persuasive and memorable. Hosted by Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

• Certificate of Completion and 6 AIA LUs
• 360 minutes 
• Offered live on December 11, 13, 16, & 18, 2024, from 11:00am – 01:00pm Eastern
• Register here

AI, Machine Learning and the Built Environment: Fundamentals and Proptech Applications

This program is a non-technical introduction to AI and Machine Learning, with particular emphasis on their applications in the fields of Real Estate, Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism. Hosted by Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

• Certificate of Completion and 6 AIA LUs
• 360 minutes
• Offered live on January 10, 13, & 15, 2025, from 11:00am – 01:00pm Eastern
• Register here

Thermal Bridging Considerations at Interface Conditions

This course discusses thermal bridging as it pertains to the thermal performance of fenestration systems and their interface with the surrounding conditions. Terminology, strategies and the roles of the designers and fenestration suppliers are addressed. Hosted by NGA. 

• 1 hour
• 1.0 AIA LU
• Learn on-demand. Take Now 

For more NGA hosted CEUs, visit https://www.glass.org/architect

From Crypto to the Metaverse: Blockchain Applications in Real Estate

This single session program will help you understand Blockchain technology, how it powers systems like Cryptocurrencies, NFTs and Metaverses, and what potential impact it may have in the Real Estate industry. Hosted by Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

• Certificate of Completion and 2 AIA LUs
• 120 minutes
• Offered live on January 16, 2025, from 11:00am – 01:00pm Eastern
• Register here

Simplifying Circularity in Interior Design

For the interior practitioner, the primary way to mitigate that climate impact is through enhancing and deepening our perspective on circular design. This course will explore the opportunity interior designers have to create positive spaces for their clients by relying on circular economy principles for material selection, vendor partnership, and even integrated design collaboration. Hosted by Interface.

• 1 credit AIA LUs, ASID, GBCI, IDC, IDCEC, IDS, IIDA and 58 licensing boards
• 60 minutes
• Offered live on January 16, 2025, from 11:00am – 01:00pm Eastern
• Schedule with an approved Interface representative.

Unveiling the Vital Role of Material Health in Preserved Gardens and Moss Walls: An Introductory Overview

The power of preserved gardens to bolster sustainability and the occupant experience is demonstrable. Preserved gardens are a part of the biophilic design revolution, which not only has aesthetic and energy benefits for a structure, it also positively engages the whole person of the occupant. Hosted by Garden on the Wall. 

• 1 AIA LU/HSW
• 1 hour
• Learn on-demand. Take Now