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NCARB Releases New Competency Standard
Developed with input from thousands of practicing architects, the NCARB Competency Standard for Architects establishes 16 knowledge areas, skills, abilities, and behaviors—called competencies—that describe the capabilities necessary at the point of initial licensure for an individual to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
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Blogs & Press Releases
NCARB Releases New Competency Standard for Architects
The Competency Standard will be used as the foundation for future NCARB programs.
Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Launch an Updated Reciprocity Agreement for Architects
Through the agreement, qualified architects can pursue international opportunities.
ARE Guidelines Update: Break Policy and Technical Issue Clarification
Download the latest version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines.
NCARB Report Highlights Key Skills for Entry-Level Architecture Positions
The report provides a framework for incorporating these skills into college curriculum.
NCARB and AIA Release New Guidance for Developing Ethics and Public Welfare-Related CE Courses
This new resource explains how to include DEI-related content in HSW CE material.
Students Explore How Architectural Solutions Can Address Community Challenges
Students from the DC/MD/VA area convened in Washington, DC, for the annual Interschool Design Competition
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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 May 2024.
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.