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LA CES Provider FAQs
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Review the LA CES Provider Guidelines to understand all provider responsibilities and requirements, then complete the online application. Once your application and payment are received, the LA CES Application Review Committee will provide feedback and a final recommendation. Review can take up to 30 days, but it usually much faster.
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The fee structure effective January 1, 2026, is based on provider type and organizational revenue:
LevelFeeFor-Profit and Not-for-Profit Providers with gross revenue < $500K$425Universities, Government agencies, For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Providers with gross revenue $500K - $2 million$599For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Providers with gross revenue $2 million - $7 million$699For-Profit and Not-for-Profit with gross revenue >$7 million$799Landscape Architecture Firm/ Multidisciplinary Firm$599Platinum Level*$5,000*If you are applying to be a Platinum provider (approved to host content for other approved LA CES providers), please contact us at [email protected].
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No—there are no extra fees for course submissions, and approved providers may submit an unlimited number of courses.
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Once approved, your subscription remains active for one year from the approval date.
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Course reviews may take up to two weeks, but they are typically completed within one week.
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Most states require continuing education to maintain licensure. LA CES courses are accepted by most states to meet these requirements. For detailed information on licensure and continuing education, please visit CLARB's landscape architecture licensure requirements.
Be sure to review your state’s mandatory continuing education requirements to confirm that your selected courses meet state-specific criteria.
