Note: NCARB updated this blog in August 2025, with refreshed video content to align to recent exam updates and improvements.
As part of our goal to help you tackle each Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) division with confidence, we’ve put together the ARE 5.0 Test Prep Video series. These videos offer exclusive insight into each ARE 5.0 division with information on content, sample questions, and suggested references. Watch to learn more about the exam, and visit the ARE 5.0 Community for helpful tips and expert help while you prepare for the ARE.
ARE 5.0 Practice Management
ARE 5.0 Project Management
ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis
ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design
ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation
ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation
Other Study Resources
After you’ve watched the videos, learn more about each division in our ARE 5.0 Guidelines, which includes notes on each division’s objectives, sample questions, and additional resources. You can also take advantage of NCARB's free, full-length practice exams for each exam division. ARE 5.0 practice exams feature the same exam format and tools as an actual ARE division and were developed using the same process and guidelines. Learn more about NCARB's free test prep resources.
