Head-to-head · Continuing Education Platforms
Lippincott CEConnection vs AIAU
Lippincott CEConnection leads on 0 checks, AIAU 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 · 9.1/10
- Most featuresLippincott CEConnection · 3 of 4
Lippincott CEConnection scores higher on our rubric for continuing education platforms: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Lippincott CEConnection is the better fit for healthcare professionals managing CE and licensure. AIAU is the better fit for architects who want CE courses with credit tracking.
- Lippincott CEConnection fits best
Healthcare professionals managing CE and licensure
- AIAU fits best
Architects who want CE courses with credit tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Lippincott CEConnection 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | AIAU 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Continuing Education Platforms | #7 in Continuing Education Platforms |
| Best for | Healthcare professionals managing CE and licensure | Architects who want CE courses with credit tracking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | $149/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Lippincott CEConnection 3/4 · AIAU 2/4 | ||
| Accredited courses | ✓ | ✓ |
| Credit tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| License tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Employer reporting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Course formats | online, PDF, HTML | live; on-demand; self-paced |
| Supported professions | physicians, nurses, allied health professionals | architects; design professionals; AEC industry |
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| 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… Read the review → |
AIAU is the American Institute of Architects’ online continuing-education platform for architects, design professionals and the broader AEC industry. Its catalog includes 250+ expert-led courses and certificate programs, offered live and… Read the review → |
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
AIAU — where it wins
- Offers 250+ expert-led CE courses and certificate programs
- Supports HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA and AIA LU credits
- Automatically records completed credits on an AIA transcript
Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid annual subscription for unlimited course access
- Purchases are final under AIAU's no-refund policy
- Its courses focus on architects, design professionals and the AEC industry
- Lippincott CEConnection9.1/10 · Paid
Accredited CE/CME activities with planning, credit tracking and certificates.
Visit CEConnectionFull verdict → - AIAU8.4/10 · Paid
AIAU combines live and on-demand CE courses with credit recording and AXP tracking.
Visit AIAUFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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