As an Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) supervisor, you play an important role in helping candidates complete the path to licensure. To support your candidates’ career goals and professional development, it’s essential that you provide work assignments that will empower them to build up their competency.
Understanding the AXP’s rules, requirements, and tasks will help you identify work opportunities that will bring your candidates closer to their career goals. That’s why NCARB has developed a suite of free resources for AXP supervisors and mentors. Below are some of our most popular resources, including HSW continuing education (CE) courses, video tutorials, and more!
CE Courses
NCARB offers several free CE courses that can help you better understand your role as a supervisor and help you meet your annual CE requirement.
AXP Supervisor Training
NCARB’s AXP Supervisor Training CE course will help you understand your responsibility as a supervisor while also earning free CE credit! This course explains NCARB’s requirements for AXP supervision, as well as practical and ethical considerations for supervisors and mentors. This free course also offers 1.5 HSW learning units.
Supervising With Impact
Learn more about how to best support candidates with NCARB’s Supervising With Impact course for AXP supervisors. This interactive training course covers what candidates gain through their education, what is assessed on the licensing exam, and how to navigate the AXP’s 96 tasks to create a whole picture of how to support candidates. This free course offers 1.5 HSW learning units.
AXP Portfolio Supervisor Training
Required for all supervisors of candidates completing the AXP Portfolio path, this free CE course will help you navigate the process of reviewing and approving an AXP Portfolio. This course offers 0.5 HSW learning units.
Candidate Check-In Resources
Whether you’re new to supervising or are working to build a better relationship with your candidate, these resources can help you have productive discussions and one-on-ones.
AXP Candidate and Supervisor Expectations Guide
A healthy relationship starts with shared expectations. Review this guide with your candidate and discuss common questions like how often you want to meet, when to submit experience reports, and areas for growth.
Licensure Progress Worksheet
Use our Licensure Progress Worksheet to guide check-ins with your candidate and better understand what steps they need to take to earn a license. This worksheet covers the AXP as well as other licensing requirements, including the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®).
Understanding the AXP
AXP Guidelines
The AXP Guidelines is essential reading for all candidates and supervisors. This document provides a breakdown of the experience program, including requirements for each experience opportunity, the full list of tasks, and other expectations for licensure candidates.
Your Guide to the AXP
Looking for a quick overview of the program? Our Guide to the AXP is perfect for beginners. It covers the basic details of the AXP without getting into the nitty gritty—but be sure to refer back to the AXP Guidelines later to understand the finer points.
Supervisor How-to Videos
Need help setting up your supervisor account or reviewing experience reports? Our how-to videos walk you through understanding your role, establishing your supervisor access (tip—you don’t need to have a paid NCARB Record to be a supervisor!), and reviewing your candidate’s report.
Webinars
NCARB also offers a series of webinar recordings that cover relevant topics, including how to work with your candidate and tips to make your role as a supervisor more impactful.
Supervisor Update
Finally, don’t forget to sign up for our bi-monthly Supervisor Update newsletters! We’ll share the latest program updates, helpful resources, and more so you can guide your candidate along the path to licensure.
