Kaplan Introduces First Line of Continuing Education Architecture Courses.CHICAGO -- Kaplan AEC AEC US Atomic Energy Commission Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission Education (www.kaplanaeceducation.com), providers of exam preparation for emerging and established professionals in architecture, engineering and contracting, has announced its first line of continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). courses. The 20 new online courses were developed for the architecture industry and are approved by the American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Organized in 1857, the Institute conducts various activities and programs to support the profession and enhance its public image, including periodically awarding the AIA (AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture ). The courses are designed to help licensed architects enhance their industry knowledge while meeting the state continuing education requirements for licensure. "With our new online continuing education courses and existing ARE exam prep offerings, Kaplan can now help design professionals obtain their licenses, maintain their licenses and stay on top of the issues important to their industry," said Brian O'Connor Brian O'Connor may refer to:
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The architecture courses cover the topics vital to today's design professionals, including: sustainable design; cost control in the design phase; principles of concrete; and lighting design and risk management. The 1-2 hour online-only courses include a standard reading assignment and a test, as well as shorter quizzes and interactive exercises to further test student's understanding. This addition to Kaplan's current architecture exam prep offering underscores Kaplan's commitment to providing lifelong learning solutions for architecture professionals throughout every stage of their career. New courses will be available at the end of 2006. Courses are available now at www.kaplanaecarchitecture.com or by calling 1-800-420-1429. Courses cost $35 per credit hour. About Kaplan AEC Education Kaplan AEC Education is a division of Kaplan, Inc., a worldwide education services provider and a subsidiary of The Washington Post. Kaplan AEC Education helps emerging professionals prepare and sustain their careers in architecture, engineering and contracting. Kaplan is the nation's leader in standardized test prep for nearly 70 years. The new provider of Architectural License Seminars (ALS Als (äls), Ger. Alsen, island, 121 sq mi (313 sq km), Sønderjylland co., S Denmark, in the Lille Bælt, separated from the mainland by the narrow Alensund. ), Kaplan is the only company to offer comprehensive Learning Systems for all nine divisions of the ARE. For more information, please call 1-800-420-1429 or visit www.kaplanaeceducation.com. |
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