Find all the tools, tips, and resources you need to prepare for the ARE. Discover how the NCARB Certificate can help you expand your professional reach.

NCARB's Role Learn more about what we do to serve the architectural profession and why.

For complete detailed information on applying for the NCARB Certificate, download the Certification Guidelines. If you would like an update on the status of your NCARB certification application, please …

Get familiar with the basic steps toward becoming an architect—and how NCARB can help. Learn how to earn and record the experience you need to practice architecture. Find all the tools, tips, and …

The current version of the exam, ARE 5.0, is developed by NCARB and features six divisions. Completing ARE 5.0 by passing all six divisions is required by all U.S. jurisdictions as a key step on …

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Developed by NCARB and required by most U.S. licensing boards, the AXP provides a framework to guide you through earning and reporting your professional experience. As you progress through the …

To record experience hours, you'll need to establish an NCARB Record. Once you've created your Record, you can track your hours and your AXP supervisor will approve them.

Get started on the path to licensure by creating an NCARB Record. Your Record includes details on your educational history, work experience, current licensure status, and more.