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Earn CE With NCARB
Check out NCARB's library of self-guided continuing education courses, like our eight-part series on building envelopes! Courses are free for NCARB Certificate holders and worth 1-3.25 learning units in HSW.
Licensure Requirements
Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.
Blogs & Press Releases
President Baker Explains NCARB’s “Pathways to Practice” Effort
Learn how NCARB is making licensure more accessible.
Top TikTok Accounts for Architecture Students
Looking for tips and advice on your licensure path? Check out these top accounts boasting creative visuals and videos created with you in mind!
Updates to ARE Guidelines’ Reference Guide, Security Policies, and More
Download the latest version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines.
U.K. Architects: Answers to Your Questions About Getting Licensed in the U.S.
Explore FAQs regarding NCARB and ARB’s new reciprocity agreement.
Explore Setting O: Gain Experience Through Self-Directed Online Courses
Having difficulties satisfying your AXP requirements? Check out this Setting O opportunity.
Sanctions Issued for ARE Candidate Misconduct
Washington, DC—The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has issued sanctions for several candidates who violated the Archit
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By creating an NCARB Record, you can keep track of your education, career progress, exam history, and licensing information.
Data & Resources
ARE 5.0 Guidelines
Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with PSI. Updated April 2024.
AXP Guidelines
This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, experience requirements, and more. Last updated May 2020.
Certification Guidelines
This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and foreign architects. Last updated July 2022.
Earn an NCARB Certificate
With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.