Supervisors and Mentors

Navigating and completing IDP is every intern’s responsibility. However, they can’t complete it alone.

Both an IDP supervisor and an IDP mentor are crucial to the IDP process. Their knowledge, guidance, and support are invaluable to the development of an intern and add to the long-term quality of the profession. It is essential that they understand the rules and objectives of the IDP in order to help interns complete the program in a timely manner.

Working With a Supervisor

An IDP supervisor is the individual who supervises an intern on a daily basis. [more]

Working With a Mentor

A mentor is a loyal advisor, teacher, or coach. [more]

Working With an Intern

The purpose of the IDP is to train and develop competent architects who are prepared to practice architecture independently upon registration. [more]

Resources for Supervisors and Mentors

Learn more about the roles of supervisors and mentors in the IDP. [more]

Related Publications

IDP Supervisor Guidelines
Updated October 2010! The IDP Supervisor Guidelines is an essential reference for supervisors with interns participating in the Intern Development Program (IDP). The document was designed to assist supervisors with their crucial role in their intern’s career.

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Paying it Forward: Guiding Architects of the Future
For architects who are considering becoming an IDP supervisor ... the role is more than approving and reviewing an intern's work; you must be able to make a commitment and a guiding investment in their lives.

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The Upside of Promoting Licensure
Supporting interns on their path to licensure adds to a firm's long-term growth and marketability.

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