Continuing education is required for architects—but for most, it’s something to get through, not something to look forward to.
Spectacular CE is changing that.
Now live, Spectacular CE by Black Spectacles is a modern, mobile-friendly continuing education platform designed to help architects and emerging professionals earn AIA continuing education credits, HSW hours, and NCARB AXP hours faster, more efficiently, and with content that actually feels relevant to real-world practice.
Most continuing education platforms haven’t evolved in over a decade.
They’re often:
Spectacular CE was built from the ground up to fix that.
Instead of forcing architects to sit through outdated courses, Spectacular CE delivers a modern learning experience that fits how architects live and work today.
Spectacular CE makes it easy to complete your continuing education requirements without disrupting your schedule.
With the platform, you can:
Whether you’re maintaining your license or working toward becoming an architect, Spectacular CE helps you stay compliant while continuing to grow professionally.
Spectacular CE is designed for how architects actually consume content today.
Key features include:
This means you can knock out continuing education credits between meetings, during your commute, or whenever it fits your day.
Most architects don’t dislike learning—they dislike bad learning experiences.
Spectacular CE changes that by offering:
The result is a platform that feels less like a requirement and more like something worth your time.
Spectacular CE launches with courses developed in partnership with leading organizations in the architecture and building industry.
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Spectacular CE is available free to architects as part of the Black Spectacles community.
This removes one of the biggest barriers to continuing education and makes it easier than ever to:
Compared to traditional continuing education providers, Spectacular CE offers a fundamentally different experience.
Instead of simply helping you check a box, Spectacular CE helps you get better while getting your credits done.
Spectacular CE supports:
Whether you’re early in your career or years into practice, the platform adapts to your needs.
Continuing education has long been treated as an obligation.
But as the profession evolves, so should the way architects learn.
Spectacular CE represents a shift toward:
It’s not just about earning credits—it’s about making that time actually valuable.
Spectacular CE is now live and ready to use.
If you’re looking for a faster, more modern way to complete continuing education, it’s time to try something different.