Continuing education courses
Live courses to fit your schedule
Start earning AIA Continuing Education Credits at no cost to you. Every month, you can take live, online courses hosted by our in-house experts, which include the ability to ask questions. When you complete the course, you’ll receive an AIA CES Certificate and credits. Choose times that work best for you.
If you prefer to take courses in a small group setting, schedule through your local Andersen rep or fill out the request form.
Live webinar schedule
Webinar schedule
AIA: Residential Door Codes
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Glass: Select the Option for Your Project
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Contemporary Design for Changing Times
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Window Code Fundamentals
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
Course descriptions
A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design
1 LU/HSW
Sustainability is a diverse and ever-changing subject, and one that is growing in importance. One key to making progress on the sustainability of our building infrastructure is to consider all materials and products. This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable design, covers how buildings use energy and how efficient windows properly integrated in the design can improve building performance and indoor environmental quality. We take a holistic approach to sustainability beyond the end product and look at factors such as lifecycle impacts of manufacturing and embodied carbon. We explore occupant wellbeing in terms of indoor air quality, biophilia etc. And understand how windows contribute to some of the top green building programs such as LEED, WELL, Net Zero to name a few.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluating window performance based on a number of factors
- Comparing and evaluating the importance of material sourcing and manufacturing practices
- Considering occupant wellbeing in window selection
- Understanding the importance of window contributions in green building programs
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Big Doors: How to Select the Right Door
1 LU/HSW
Modern design trends are favoring larger openings, and while this blank canvas offers the architect a wide range of options, it can also pose a challenge. Because of the almost unlimited variations of different types, styles, and available options for large doors, it is often more important that the architect understands how to make the selection process, rather than which specific door to choose. The process for specifying should include client aesthetic expectations, environmental conditions, building performance, and durability concerns.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe what to consider when balancing the client needs with environmental conditions, building performance, and durability concerns
- Discuss the best process for specifying large doors in commercial and residential projects
- Understand the unique design elements of an indoor/outdoor living space and modern trends in large doors
- List the different door types and styles available for transition points between indoor and outdoor areas
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Coastal Performance
This course examines unique requirements for hurricane prone coastal regions. This course will review issues with design pressure and wind-borne debris requirements. We examine the building code requirements and testing standards. We will walk through an example of determining wind load requirements under the International Residential Code.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine various methods of providing opening protection
- Compare ASTM and Florida impact resistant test standards to understand the similarities and differences
- Analyze building code requirements for impact resistance and opening protection for coastal areas
- How to assess wind loads and calculate requirements for a simple project
Commercial Door Code Fundamentals
1.5 LU/HSW
This course is tailored for construction professionals seeking to understand the complexities of commercial door codes. Participants will explore the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in setting accessibility requirements for doors, as well as the Fair Housing Act (FHA) in defining accessibility standards for multi-family homes. The course will compare ADA requirements for buildings with FHA requirements for multi-family homes, providing a clear understanding of the differences. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into important accessibility and egress door codes from the 2024 International Building Code (IBC). Practical application of ADA, FHA, and 2024 IBC knowledge to project scenarios will also be covered.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in accessibility requirements related to doors
- Explain the role of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) in multi-family home accessibility requirements related to doors
- Compare ADA requirements for buildings to FHA requirements for multi-family homes
- Understand important accessibility and egress door codes from the 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
- Apply ADA/FHA/2024 IBC knowledge to project scenarios
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Commercial Joining: Installation Efficiency and Performance
1 LU/HSW
Current joining technology and methods enable builders to move faster on window combinations than ever before without compromising on performance, quality, or design aesthetics. Learn how choosing the appropriate joining system can help you reach your goal when labor and budget numbers are critical.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the historic evolution of connecting windows in buildings and how joining systems today are improved
- Name important performance considerations for joined combinations in buildings
- Compare options for getting the job done
- Identify the best type of joined combination solution for a given commercial project scenario
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Composite Technology for Commercial Application
1 LU/HSW
Wood composite frames frequently meet the needs of commercial architects and developers because they hit the sweet spot of desirable aesthetics, strength, durability, and performance. Explore why wood composite is an exceptional choice for commercial projects, how to evaluate this material, and how fiberglass, another type of composite, compares.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how wood composites are made and what useful properties they have in commercial application
- Explain how wood composites compare to fiberglass
- Evaluate a composite window’s strength
- Name reasons why architects and builders are choosing wood composites for commercial projects
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Contemporary Design for Changing Times: How Windows and Doors Influence Architecture
1 LU/HSW
The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and other forces are changing the face of architecture, including a gravitation toward more contemporary styles and solutions. Many of the related architectural elements including windows and doors are rooted in principles introduced by modernists nearly a century ago. This course will closely examine the connection between current events and fenestration design, the enduring influence of modern architecture, design trends and influences in contemporary architecture, and fenestration options for contemporary window and door solutions.
Learning Objectives:
- How to design and manage building projects considering current events and how this may affect fenestration design moving forward
- Examine the evolution of modern architecture, architects who influenced the style, and how fenestration played a major role in the movement, which continues today
- Explore design trends in contemporary architecture and current influences on the style
- Describe fenestration options for contemporary window and door solutions, as well as performance issues that must be considered when designing with large glass
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Energy Codes & NFRC
1 LU/HSW
This course describes the physical principles and terminology used to measure heat loss and gain, the thermal characteristics of windows, rating and labeling standards for product evaluation and building code requirements relating to windows. Building code evolution and adoption is investigated.
Learning Objectives:
- Define relevant energy performance terminology
- Describe principles of heat transfer
- Explain the role of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and their window labels
- Describe requirements for fenestration under the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), including changes to the recently published 2024 IECC
- Describe ENERGY STAR® Version 7.0 criteria for windows and doors
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Glass: Select The Option For Your Project
1 LU/HSW
This course describes the different types of glass, glass construction options, and coating choices. Glass performance measurements are explained as well as the impact that the aforementioned glass attributes have on performance. Glass certifications are reviewed along with an overview of a typical glass label.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the measurements used to indicate glass performance. Content coverage of glass option impacts on energy performance and insulation properties
- Recognize key certifications associated with glass
- Choose glass options based on the specific requirements of your project. Learn how it relates to the structural integrity and soundness of a building
- Appreciate the impact of glass type, construction, and coating on performance. Learn how it relates to limiting and preventing accidental injury or death through its content coverage of annealed, laminated, and tempered glass options
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Installation Best Practices
1 LU/HSW
This course provides information about window installation from the perspective of the architect and design professional. Rather than a "how-to" installation training course, information is presented in a format that begins with specifications and detail drawings and ends with job site observation. The slides follow through the stages in the order that a typical project would progress; highlighting key areas where the architect and design professional can take more of a lead role in the successful design and installation of this critical element in the building envelope.
Learning Objectives:
- Design details that will allow the installed windows to perform as intended and as required for the project
- Identify job site best practices that will minimize impact on schedule, budget, and product performance
- Specify window installation methods and materials that are best suited for each project's exterior wall design
- Lead the project team through the installation process, providing guidance and solutions related to window issues
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Joining Windows and Doors
Windows and doors must perform many functions at once. In addition to meeting energy efficiency standards and contributing to the aesthetics of a project, these fenestration products must also meet performance requirements for wind load, air leakage, water resistance, and forced entry. Architects and engineers are responsible for the specification of windows and doors and for the design of rough openings which meet structural load requirements. One important consideration is how two or more window or door units are joined together or mulled, using independent joining materials, before or during installation. Though it sounds simple, design professionals are often confused by joining systems and the role they play in performance. This course will be an introduction to window and door performance, with a special emphasis on joining systems and how they impact overall structural performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Determine how performance of individual and joined fenestration products are evaluated
- Describe the test standards and code requirements that are applicable to structural joining systems
- Explain the difference between reinforced (high-performance) joins and unreinforced (standard) joins, and which materials are appropriate for each
- Explain the difference between Design Pressure (DP) and Performance Grade (PG) Ratings
Residential Door Code Fundamentals
1 LU/HSW
This course is designed to help construction professionals navigate the complexities of residential door codes. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of residential applications versus multi-family and non-residential applications. The course will delve into the egress door requirements, floor and landing requirements for exterior doors, and floor elevation requirements as outlined in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). Additionally, attendees will learn best practices for Aging-in-Place from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and gain insights from an expert architect.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the scope of residential applications vs. multi-family/non-residential applications
- Understand the egress door requirements in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC)
- Understand the floor and landing requirements for exterior doors in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC)
- Review the floor elevation requirements in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC)
- Learn Aging-in-Place best practices from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and insights from an expert architect
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Selecting the Right Window Material for Any Application
1LU/HSW
Windows are a critical element of architectural design. Window selection not only significantly impacts the aesthetics of the project, but also affects the energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and sustainability of the building once construction is complete. This learning unit will address some of the more popular window choices available today and provide a comparative review of the features and benefits of these very important building elements. This learning unit will also introduce learners to the standards, tests, and other performance metrics that will enable specifiers to select the right window for the right application.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify different window types based on the products base material, cladding, and finish
- Discuss some of the main criteria for evaluating window types commonly available today
- Describe the performance attributes of each window material
- Explain how different window materials contribute to energy efficiency and overall sustainability goals including recycling and low maintenance
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Windows Code Fundamentals
1 LU/HSW
Keeping up with ever evolving window codes can be a challenge for even the most experienced construction industry professional. This course will address some of the core codes and testing methods for windows, such as accessibility, emergency escape and rescue, fall protection, and safety glazing. Exceptions to the rules will also be addressed along with applications and scenarios where these codes apply. After completing this session, you will be able to: Ascertain the different elements of accessibility codes for windows Identify emergency escape and rescue regulations, as well as exceptions to the rules Understand fall protection requirements, compliance methods, and the variance between residential and commercial applications Distinguish when and where safety glazing is required for windows.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify emergency escape and rescue regulations, as well as exceptions to the rules
- Distinguish when and where safety glazing is required for windows
- Ascertain the different elements of accessibility codes for windows
- Understand fall protection requirements, compliance methods, and the variance between residential and commercial applications
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