At AOS, we believe continuing education should feel as valuable as the work you do, so we’ve developed the following CEUs in-house, which are research-backed and delivered by industry professionals who understand the realities of commercial design. Explore timely topics, earn credits and gain actionable insights you can instantly apply to your projects. Plus, with partnerships across more than 300 manufacturers, we can also curate additional courses and host a variety of credit-earning events for interior designers and architects year-round.
The Business Case for Good Design
How Strategic Design Decisions Support People, Strengthen Performance, and Deliver Long-Term Value
Credits | AIA (HSW), LSBID (HSW), IDCEC (HSW)
Good design creates value — but protecting that value can become increasingly difficult as projects encounter budget pressure, value engineering, and competing priorities. The Business Case for Good Design CEU gives architects and designers practical tools to communicate the value behind their design decisions in terms clients and business leaders understand. Through research, real-world examples, and a compelling case study, this course explores how thoughtful design decisions influence human performance, health and well-being, operational efficiency, lifecycle cost, risk, and long-term organizational value. Participants will leave better equipped to move conversations beyond first cost, advocate confidently for design intent, and demonstrate why good design is ultimately good business.
Build Better
Smart Solutions for Sustainable Construction
Credits | AIA (HSW), LSBID (HSW), IDCEC (HSW)
The impacts on construction are evolving fast—supply chain disruption, labor shortages, tighter budgets, and growing sustainability demands are changing how teams build. This course explores smart construction methods that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support more adaptable buildings. Learn how to compare smart construction to conventional estimating, maximize design tools, and apply replicable strategies through real-world case studies to strengthen collaboration and project outcomes.
Sound Advice
Understanding the Value of Acoustics in Commercial Design
Credits | AIA (HSW), LSBID (HSW), IDCEC (HSW)
Noise impacts more than comfort; it affects productivity, wellness, and client satisfaction. This course explores why acoustics matter in commercial design and provides practical strategies for managing sound across key environments. Learn recommended sound levels and how common materials absorb noise—without compromising aesthetics or sustainability.