Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) supervisors and mentors play an important role in helping candidates complete the path to licensure, so it’s vital that you have a basic understanding of the experience program, its goals, and the responsibilities involved. This year, developing new resources for supervisors is a key focus for NCARB. Explore our tools and resources to get more familiar with the AXP and your role in the program!

Read the AXP Guidelines

The AXP Guidelines gives you an in-depth look at the program, including requirements for each experience opportunity, a full list of tasks your candidates should be able to perform, and other expectations for licensure candidates and supervisors.

How-to Videos

Just getting started as an AXP supervisor? Our quick training videos will walk you through the process of setting up your free My NCARB account, as well as reviewing and approving experience reports!

Supervisor/Candidate Expectations

Establishing shared expectations is key to building a healthy and professional relationship between licensure candidates and their AXP supervisors. Download our overview of program expectations and review it with your candidate to create a shared vision for AXP success!

Live Webinars

Watch our recent NCARB Live for tips and tricks from program experts on how candidates and supervisors can work together to navigate the AXP. Follow it up with our webinar on tips for AXP supervisors to discover best practices and answers to your frequently asked questions.

AXP Supervisor Update

Sign up for our regular newsletter to stay on top of key program updates and be the first to find out about new resources for supervisors.

Plus, learn more about your role by visiting the Supervisors & Mentors section of our website.