EDUCATION

Accredited Courses for Outdoor Kitchen Design

Created for architects, designers and landscape professionals, our continuing education courses offer technical guidance for planning outdoor kitchens that perform beautifully over time. Each session is approved for educational credit through AIA, LA/CES, IDCEC, ASID and NKBA.

Our Courses

Our CEU courses offer practical insight into outdoor kitchen planning, specification and long-term performance. These sessions are completely brand agnostic. We don’t promote specific products or focus on proprietary features. Instead, each course centers on principles and best practices that apply across a wide range of projects.

We currently offer three 100-level courses and are developing more advanced sessions focused on specialized topics.

View our upcoming offerings or request a private presentation for your firm.

Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design

Consumer interest and expectations surrounding outdoor living continues to evolve. Design professionals are now integrating indoor and outdoor spaces, applying top-tier design leadership and principles to enhance outdoor environments. This course will cover the key principles of outdoor kitchen design; including technical and functional considerations, with a focus on creating livable and usable spaces. It will help design professionals expand their expertise and better serve homeowners in one of the biggest trends in outdoor living.

  • 1 LU|HSW with American Institute of Architects (AIA)

  • 1 PDH with Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES)

  • 1 CEU with International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)

  • 1 CEU with American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

  • 0.1 CEU with National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)

Elevating Outdoor Kitchen Design

This course builds on the principles explored in Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design to help design professionals understand the evolving trends and best practices in outdoor kitchen design. It focuses on three key areas: the existing landscape, the architectural style, and the human element. Learn how to create sophisticated, functional spaces that prioritize client comfort and ensure long-term durability.

  • 1 LU|HSW with American Institute of Architects (AIA)

  • 1 PDH with Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES)

  • 1 CEU with International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)

  • 1 CEU with American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

  • 0.1 CEU with National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)

Diving Into Outdoor Kitchen Design and Planning: A Case Study Analysis

Creating functional outdoor kitchen spaces takes serious planning and design knowledge—and is quite different from interior kitchen design. With the surge in outdoor living spaces, it is important for design professionals to know how to best work together and create a practical extension of the home in the backyard. This presentation takes a deeper look at a specific outdoor kitchen build and delivers the steps required to create a considered and beautiful outdoor space.

  • 1 LU with American Institute of Architects (AIA)

  • 1 PDH with Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES)

  • 1 HSW CEU with International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)

  • 1 HSW CEU with American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

  • 0.1 CEU with National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)

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