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New NCARB Podcast Explores Trends in Architectural Licensing
Curious about the people, programs, and policies that drive trends on the path to licensure? Check out NCARB’s new limited-series podcast, Inside NCARB by the Numbers. Through in-depth discussions with experts, researchers, and professionals, the six-episode podcast explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to the licensure process, the evolving demographics of the profession, and more.
Licensure Requirements
Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.
Blogs & Press Releases
NCARB Releases New Podcast Highlighting Data Trends in Architectural Licensure
The first episode of NCARB’s podcast series is now available.
New RAND Study Highlights Gaps Between Architecture Academia and Practice
The Building Impact report identifies gaps in technical skills, career transition support, and accessibility.
What Is NCARB’s Competency Standard, and What Is it For?
Learn how the Competency Standard will impact the future of architectural licensure.
Recent Improvements to NCARB’s Licensing Requirements Tool
As part of ongoing work to enhance users’ experience with our online systems and tools, NCARB has recently made enhancements to the licensing requir
Pathways to Practice: Accessibility in Licensure
NCARB is committed to developing a framework for multiple paths toward licensure.
Webinar: Designing for Deconstructability and Reuse
Join us for a live webinar on May 21 at 4 p.m. EST.
Start NCARB Record
By creating an NCARB Record, you can keep track of your education, career progress, exam history, and licensing information.
Data & Resources
ARE 5.0 Guidelines
Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with PSI. Updated September 2024.
AXP Guidelines
This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, experience requirements, and more. Last updated February 2025.
Certification Guidelines
This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and foreign architects. Last updated July 2022.
Earn an NCARB Certificate
With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.