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New NCARB Podcast Explores Trends in Architectural Licensing

Curious about the people, programs, and policies that drive trends on the path to licensure? Check out NCARB’s new limited-series podcast, Inside NCARB by the Numbers.  Through in-depth discussions with experts, researchers, and professionals, the six-episode podcast explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to the licensure process, the evolving demographics of the profession, and more. 

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Licensure Requirements

Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.

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Blogs & Press Releases

Blogs & Press
The 2024 edition of NCARB by the Numbers is now available!

NCARB Releases New Podcast Highlighting Data Trends in Architectural Licensure

The first episode of NCARB’s podcast series is now available.

The new Building Impact report highlights several issues within architectural education.

New RAND Study Highlights Gaps Between Architecture Academia and Practice

The Building Impact report identifies gaps in technical skills, career transition support, and accessibility.

NCARB's new Competency Standard launched in October 2024.

What Is NCARB’s Competency Standard, and What Is it For?

Learn how the Competency Standard will impact the future of architectural licensure.
NCARB's Licensing Requirements Tool

Recent Improvements to NCARB’s Licensing Requirements Tool

As part of ongoing work to enhance users’ experience with our online systems and tools, NCARB has recently made enhancements to the licensing requir
Join NCARB's webinar, "Designing for Deconstructability and Reuse."

Webinar: Designing for Deconstructability and Reuse

Join us for a live webinar on May 21 at 4 p.m. EST.

Download the latest version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines.

Updates to ARE Item Types and Provisional Feedback Are Now Live

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By creating an NCARB Record, you can keep track of your education, career progress, exam history, and licensing information.

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Data & Resources

Data & Resources
ARE 5.0 Guidelines

ARE 5.0 Guidelines

Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with PSI. Updated September 2024.

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AXP Guidelines

AXP Guidelines

This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, experience requirements, and more. Last updated February 2025.

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Certification Guidelines

Certification Guidelines

This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and foreign architects. Last updated July 2022.

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Earn an NCARB Certificate

With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.

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