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Supervisor Update: Updated CE Courses for AXP Supervisors 

We’ve updated our free HSW CE courses for AXP supervisors to ensure you have the latest program information. Released March 11, 2026.
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ARE 5.0 Guidelines

Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with PSI. Updated June 2026.

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Emerging Trends in Sustainable Design Collaboration

Successful sustainable design projects rarely emerge from isolated decision-making. They are shaped through early collaboration, diverse stakeholder...

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ARE Update: Online Proctoring Changes Effective Today

Several updates to Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) online proctoring policies have been implemented. Released June 1, 2026.
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PSI: Online Proctoring Experience Quick Guide

This guide takes candidates through the check-in process for online-proctored exams.
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ARE Update: Get the Latest ARE 5.0 Guidelines

NCARB released a new version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines, outlining changes to NCARB’s and PSI’s online proctoring requirements. Released May 27, 2026.
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National Architect: New Reciprocity Agreement With South Africa

NCARB and SACAP have signed a new MRA. Effective July 6, 2026, the MRA will expand access to opportunities for international architects.
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Foundations for Sustainable Design Collaborations

This course is part of a five-part series that explores the role of collaboration in transformative sustainable design. This first part draws on...

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AXP Update: Experience Hours From Site Visits With a Mentor

You can earn up to 40 experience hours in CE for visiting construction sites with a licensed architect. Released May 6, 2026.
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Destination Architect: How Architects Influence Well-Being (April 2026)

Learn more about the future of well-being as it relates to health, safety, and welfare through NCARB's Future Trends Report. Released April 17, 2026.
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ARE Update: Exam Changes Effective Today

Several changes to the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) have been implemented. Released April 27, 2026.
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