International Certification

ICert Workshops and Program Trainings

Explore NAAB’s training and professional development resources designed to support current ICert and applicant programs in enhancing educational quality, promoting continuous improvement, preparing for the international certification process, and compliance with the current Conditions and Procedures for NAAB International Certification.

Upcoming Trainings

NAAB ICert Office Hours

ICert Office Hours are held bi-monthly from 9-10am EST. Office Hours is an open forum to engage with NAAB staff and peers to discuss questions, ideas, and innovations in your programs. To join us, please click on the registration links below. You will need to register for each session you would like to attend.

Please note that ICert Office Hours are for program administrators and not for EESA-related questions. If you need assistance with EESA, please email EESA@naab.org.

Past Trainings

ICert Workshop

Benefits of International Certification to Programs and Students

NAAB is the United States’ sole accrediting organization for post-secondary architecture education. This webinar will provide an overview of the International Certification (ICert) Program, which was established in 2003 by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), in response to programs’ interest in receiving a quality assurance credential from an internationally recognized U.S. organization. Featuring a discussion with Tanya A. Tamarkin, Executive Director at NAAB, and guest speaker Dr. Rafooneh Mokhtarshahi Sani, Chair of the Department of Architecture at Eastern Mediterranean University, about the benefits of the International Certification credential. 

ICert Workshop

The Benefit of ICert for Graduates Seeking Licensure in the United States

Are the upcoming graduates in your ICert program interested in becoming licensed architects in the United States? This workshop will review the processes, requirements, and benefits of the EESA program conducted by NAAB.