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Head-to-head · Continuing Education Platforms

Lippincott CEConnection vs AIA Continuing Education System

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Lippincott CEConnection #2 in Continuing Education Platforms 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit CEConnection
AIA Continuing Education System #5 in Continuing Education Platforms 7.3/10 From $149 ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AIA

Lippincott CEConnection leads on 0 checks, AIA Continuing Education System on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLippincott CEConnection · 8.2/10

Lippincott CEConnection scores higher on our rubric for continuing education platforms: 8.2 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Lippincott CEConnection is the better fit for healthcare professionals managing CE and licensure. AIA Continuing Education System is the better fit for architects seeking broad AIA-approved CE options.

  • Lippincott CEConnection fits best

    Healthcare professionals managing CE and licensure

  • AIA Continuing Education System fits best

    Architects seeking broad AIA-approved CE options

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Side by side

Feature Lippincott CEConnection 8.2/10 Visit ↗ AIA Continuing Education System 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.3
Ranking #2 in Continuing Education Platforms #5 in Continuing Education Platforms
Best for Healthcare professionals managing CE and licensure Architects seeking broad AIA-approved CE options
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Lippincott CEConnection 3/4 · AIA Continuing Education System 3/4
Accredited courses ✓ ✓
Credit tracking ✓ ✓
License tracking ✓ ✓
Employer reporting Not published Not published
Specs
Course formats online, PDF, HTML On-demand e-learning; print; live in-person; live online (webinars/streamed video)
Supported professions physicians, nurses, allied health professionals Architects; design professionals
Our review
Pros
  • More than 2,500 professional-development courses, including 2,000+ nursing activities
  • Planning, credit tracking, certificates and state-requirement navigation
  • LMS integration and access on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • 250+ on-demand CE courses and certificate programs through AIAU
  • Courses offer HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits
  • AIA member transcript tracks eligible credits and AXP experience hours
Cons
  • Activity-based purchases mean costs vary by course or activity
  • Focused on healthcare continuing education rather than broader training
  • Institutional access depends on employer-provided access
  • No free plan; AIAU access is a paid annual subscription
  • Non-members pay $199, compared with $149 for members
  • AIAU 2026 subscription ends December 31, 2026
Our verdict

Lippincott CEConnection is an online continuing-education service for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. Its catalog includes more than 2,500 continuing professional development courses and more than 2,000 nursing CE…

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AIA Continuing Education System serves architects and design professionals seeking professional development and continuing education. Its AIAU offering provides 250+ on-demand CE courses and certificate programs, while the broader program…

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  1. Lippincott CEConnectionContinuing Education Platforms 8.2Paid
  2. AIA Continuing Education SystemContinuing Education Platforms 7.3From $149

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lippincott CEConnection — where it wins

    • More than 2,500 professional-development courses, including 2,000+ nursing activities
    • Planning, credit tracking, certificates and state-requirement navigation
    • LMS integration and access on desktop, tablet and mobile

    Where it doesn't

    • Activity-based purchases mean costs vary by course or activity
    • Focused on healthcare continuing education rather than broader training
    • Institutional access depends on employer-provided access

  • AIA Continuing Education System — where it wins

    • 250+ on-demand CE courses and certificate programs through AIAU
    • Courses offer HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits
    • AIA member transcript tracks eligible credits and AXP experience hours

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; AIAU access is a paid annual subscription
    • Non-members pay $199, compared with $149 for members
    • AIAU 2026 subscription ends December 31, 2026
  • Lippincott CEConnection8.2/10 · Paid

    Accredited CE/CME activities with planning, credit tracking and certificates.

    Visit CEConnectionFull verdict →
  • AIA Continuing Education System7.3/10 · From $149

    AIAU combines on-demand courses with live learning and AIA member transcript tracking.

    Visit AIAFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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