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7 AXP Tips and Resources for 2025

02/12/2025

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Explore Improvements to Your My NCARB Account

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NCARB’s New Competency Standard for Architectural Licensure

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How Did COVID-19 Impact Candidates Reporting Experience?

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Understanding the AXP: A Closer Look into Construction & Evaluation

08/19/2024

by Destiny Johnson

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Expanding AXP Access With nycobaNOMA’s OnSite Program

08/12/2024

by Jenny Kawecki

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Community
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Understanding the AXP: Exploring Project Development & Documentation

07/05/2024

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Learn about one of the six experience areas, Project Development & Documentation.
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Understanding the AXP: The Ins and Outs of Programming and Analysis

06/27/2024

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Learn more about one of the six experience areas, Programming and Analysis.
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Understanding the AXP: All You Need to Know About Project Planning & Design

06/06/2024

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Learn more about one of the six experience areas, Project Planning & Design.
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A Guide on Remote AXP Supervision

06/03/2024

by Martin Smith

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Find tools and strategies that will help supervisors be the best support system for AXP candidates.

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