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ARE 5.0 Practice Exam: Practice Management

Access a PDF of NCARB's Practice Management practice exam, designed for supervisors and mentors who are helping ARE candidates prepare for the exam. 

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National Architect: Next Steps for Establishing Reciprocity With the UK (September 2022)

Learn more about the mutual recognition agreement between NCARB and its U.K. counterpart.

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2022 NCARB by the Numbers (PDF)

The 11th edition of NCARB by the Numbers features expanded demographic data, updated information about attrition along the path to licensure, and more...

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Predesign Planning Part 7: Questionnaires and Surveys

This is the fourth of five courses focusing on methods used in predesign planning. This course covers the techniques and tools required to develop...
Earn 2.25 LU in HSW

Predesign Planning Part 5: Diagnostic Interviews

This is the second of five courses focusing on methods used in predesign planning. Like the doctor trying to make a medical diagnosis by talking with...
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Predesign Planning Part 4: Publications and Records

This course covers the techniques and tools used to gather information from publications and records to identify the values and needs pertinent to the...
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Predesign Planning Part 3: Project Planning

This course is one of a series of ten courses about the reasons to conduct and methods to accomplish effective predesign planning in architecture to...
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Getting to Yes: Making Effective Use of the Alternate Means Process

The building code is a tool used by designers and authorities with the objective of protecting the public and emergency personnel. It is the duty of...
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Spotlighting Social and Environmental Attributes to Enhance Preliminary Design

This course explores and illuminates the design process, from orchestrating stakeholder participation to finalizing schematic designs. Building Design...
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ARE Update: Answers to Your Questions About PSI

Find answers to recent frequently asked questions and learn how to troubleshoot technical issues you may experience while testing. Released July 27...

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