Certificate Program | Year Two
The Academy offers two programs, a certificate program and professional accreditation.
The Year Two Classic Planning Certificate is for graduates of the Year One course and those who can demonstrate a basic knowledge of traditional architecture equivalent to Year One. Students that have finalized an ICAA intensive course on Classical Architecture, or are graduates from Universities offering programs in Classical Architecture are automatically admitted into Year 2, providing a portfolio of designs that justifies their knowledge and skills. It consists of two semesters of 15 weekly classes of five hours each (30 weeks in total). The course is divided into four core knowledge bases: History of Architecture and Urbanism, Literature of Classical Architecture, Professional Intersections and Design Studio.
Participants will gain a core foundation of skills and knowledge in the university-level Classic Planning Academy curriculum. You will receive a certificate issued by the Classic Planning Institute for completing the each program. See more here about the Year One course.
Year Two Program and Curriculum — next intake October 2026
The Year Two program includes 30 weekly classes of five hours each and personalized tutoring with a professor each week.
A more detailed course outline is available in the curriculum and schedule here. Classes are timed to suit those in full-time employment and will be outside of normal business hours.
Classes are taught online via Zoom until further notice. Classes will be recorded and shared with the students for their personal use. Some classes feature selected guest lecturers who are experts in their field. The program or content may vary slightly to accommodate them.
Total fees for the Year Two Certificate course are US$6,650. Students may pay in instalments or a lump sum.
How we compare
For architecture students or students considering practicing architecture, we recommend treating the acquisition of a Classic Planning Certificate as similar to an elective at university, intended to complement and supplement your degree.
Feature | Most architecture schools | Classic Planning Academy |
|---|---|---|
Learn while studying or working full time | ❌ | ✅ |
100% online | ❌ | ✅ |
Learn traditional architecture | ❌ | ✅ |
Learn classic urban planning | ❌ | ✅ |
Fully learn-by-doing curriculum moderate on theory, high in practice | ❌ | ✅ |
Create 100-year city plans | ❌ | ✅ |
Practice hands-on traditional building arts | ❌ | ✅ |
Qualify to practice architecture or planning | ✅ | ❌ |
Government subsidies | ✅ | ❌ |