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Professionals Trained

How will becoming a registered architect help you?

Registered architects can experience up to a 141% increase in wages. 1

There are more than 125,000 architects in the United States, with research indicating a need to fill approximately 9,400 new architecture-oriented roles each year. 2

The median salary of a registered architect is $82,320 per year. 3

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Overview—Grow Your Skills in Architecture

Since 2004, EduMind has been passionate about helping people take their careers to the next level. Our subject matter expert ARE instructors specialize in the topics they teach. They have not only spent many years building up architecture students but also serving their communities as professional architects! A combination of our exclusive learning features and expert instruction will provide what you need to succeed on your Architect Registration Examinations.

EduMind is pleased to announce ARE Your Way, our latest exam preparation plan for architecture students. This comprehensive course package provides access to all six of EduMind’s comprehensive ARE 5.0 divisions for predesignated sets of time.

Wanting to power through your six ARE exams within one year? We have a course package for you! Do you prefer to study at an easygoing pace? Try our 24-month course package for a more relaxed approach. Even if you only need one division, this course package is perfect—you can pay monthly for access!

No matter which division you take or how much time you have left to prepare, EduMind’s ARE Your Way course package has got you covered!

Course Options

ARE Your Way Ondemand Bundle Options

Course Includes: All Six Division Access + Lecture Videos + Question Bank ($190 value) + Flashcards ($60 value)

Course Includes: All Six Division Access + Lecture Videos + Question Bank ($190 value) + Flashcards ($60 value) + Personalized Study Plan + Questions to Instructor + Money-Back Guarantee

Course Includes: All Six Division Access + Lecture Videos + Question Bank ($190 value) + Flashcards ($60 value) + Personalized Study Plan + Questions to Instructor + Money-Back Guarantee

Why should you become a registered architect?

Career Impact

Non registered $58,0004

Registered $82,3205

Salary Difference

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Non registered architects are typically restrained to work on buildings that are under 3 stories tall. 6

Registered Nurse Career Growth
3%

Growth in Job Listings
(2020 to 2030) 7

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Key Course Features

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  • ARE Study Hub Mobile App Study Hub Mobile App means you can take your studies on the go!
  • ARE Subject Matter Subject matter expert instructors ensure you receive specialized teaching.
  • ARE Workshop Problems Practice Portal Pro provides the opportunityto test knowledge on various exam topics
  • ARE Downloadable, Instructor-Provided Course Notes Downloadable, instructor-provided course notes provide concise outline of material.
  • ARE Study Hub Study Hub provides access to innovative learning tools, flashcards, and more!
  • ARE Option Submit Option to submit questions to instructors to clarify concepts or concerns.
  • ARE Course Completion Certificate Course completion certificate to attach in resume.

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Features

All Six Division Access

Prep for the ARE Your Way with access to all six divisions during your access period—video lectures, question banks, flashcards, and much more.

Begin Studying Immediately

With Ondemand access, start studying as soon as you register or once it's convenient.

Mobile App

Study on-the-go with EduMind's Study Hub Mobile App. Enjoy access to quizzes, flashcards, class recordings, and more anytime, anywhere.

Personalized Study Plan

Your Personalized Study Plan is a versatile, dynamic tool designed to help you stay focused on passing your exam. The personalized study plan asks you a few questions as you rank your knowledge on exam subjects and projects the required hours to prepare for exam success. Your study plan is 100% customizable to your busy schedule. Input when you can study, block out known events or vacations, and watch as your plan is created. Change of plans? No worries—your personalized study plan will adjust to fit your needs.

Practice Portal Pro

EduMind's customized exam simulator, Practice Portal Pro, features question banks, quizzes, and flashcards and is designed to prepare you for exam day.

Questions to Instructors

Easily submit questions directly to our instructors. You're never alone with EduMind! We're here to help support you every step of the way!

Refresher Sessions

These prepare students by reviewing topics that are critical for the ARE 5.0. This section will allow students to experience theory and high-probability problems. Approximately 60% of the total class time is spent on refresher sessions.

Study Hub

Study Hub is the one place for all your study needs. From your personalized Study Hub, you'll have access to your course content, Practice Portal Pro, and Personalized Study Plan.

Workshop Sessions

These allow our students to practice and solve problems that are standalone and require numerical solutions. Approximately 40% of the total class time is spent on workshop sessions. The workshops consist exclusively of solving problems, which is critical for the ARE 5.0.

Study Materials

EduMind will provide each student with several pages of handouts prepared by our instructors as a guide for the review course. This material is available immediately for those taking the Ondemand review course and one week prior to the first class for those taking the Live Online review course.

Each student should have the following publication to use as a reference during the lectures:

ARE 5.0 Handbook
By NCARB
You can download this handbook from the NCARB website by clicking here.
ARE® 5.0 Exam Review Guide: Project Development & Documentation
By EduMind
Our ARE® 5.0 Exam Review Guide: Project Development & Documentation was authored by subject-matter experts who are passionate about guiding fellow architects to success. Purchase here!

Testimonials

"Edumind had exceed my expectations. I took three different live classes for the Architectural ARE exams with them and I was very impressed on the teacher’s knowledge, the amount of detail on their explanations and the attentiveness to answer our questions. Their material is current, with an easy webpage to navigate. My teacher hand-sketched on the fly to make the classes more didactive and hands on. I have enjoyed every minute of it and as a side note, if want to get back to something that need to be re-visited, the classes are available to watch on demand for a certain time. Thank you again Edumind team for the good work!" -- Ms. Natali Garcia

"EduMind’s ARE review course greatly helped me when I was running low on study time. With the help of the course material I was confident I was directing my limited time towards the best study approach. I was so relieved when I finally passed my tests after taking this course." -- Mr. Wasser

"The review offered by the program helped me a lot with passing the exam. The classes were well organized, and the instructors were knowledgeable and well prepared. I strongly recommend this program." -- Mrs. Mihaylova

"The course was worth every minute I put into it. It helped me focus on essential knowledge for the test." -- Mr. Singleton

"The method and format of the class is excellent! The instructors understand that the people taking this course, in most cases, are working full-time jobs. The material was well organized, and I felt prepared once I completed the course. Thank you!" -- Mr. Wallington

"This class was especially helpful for me since I was eight years out of practice studying. The Ondemand option provided me the flexibility to study when my other responsibilities allowed." -- Mr. Miller

"These courses provided a thorough break down of each topic, that will leave you more than ready for the exam!" -- Mr. Coward

"This course takes a lot of guess work out of preparation. It is a very efficient and thorough way to prepare. The example problems and workshop/practice problems are very similar to what you will experience on the exam." -- Mr. Smith

"Great material for preparing for the test. During test day, I was able to recognize problems and remember how to work through them. Invest time in the classes and doing all the problems." -- Mr. Davis

"The material provided with the course was very helpful, especially the sample problems and solutions." -- Mr. Vincent

FAQs

The Architect Registration Examination (ARE®) 5.0 is a six-part exam that is designed to test your skills regarding the practice of Architecture. The six divisions are as follows: Practice Management, Project Management, Programming and Analysis, Project Planning and Design, Project Development and Documentation, and Construction and Evaluation. Each exam varies in length and number of questions. Please visit NCARB.org for additional questions regarding the ARE 5.0.

 

Each student should have the following publication to use as a reference during the lectures: ARE 5.0 Handbook by NCARB. You can download this handbook from the NCARB website by clicking here.

 

Your AXP supervisor manages you daily and is responsible for your work. They assign you projects that give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills required.

You will be provided pencils and paper as well as a calculator, necessary formulas, and structural tables.

According to NCARB.org, you will need to log into your My NCARB account and follow the below steps:

  • Go to your NCARB Record and click “Experience”
  • Select “+ New Experience Report”
  • Select your experience setting
  • Enter your employment or select your other experience type, then select the report format you will be using
  • Enter your hours
  • Review your report and submit it to your supervisor

An AXP Mentor is a registered architect who can offer counsel, experience, and encouragement to the candidate and allow them to get to know architects outside of their own firm.

Each exam has multiple choice, check-all-that-apply, quantitative-fill-in-the-blank, hotspot, and drag-and-place questions.

Eligibility to take the exam is dependent upon your individual jurisdiction’s requirements. You also must obtain a record with NCARB by filling out their application.

Instructors

Paul F. Spite Instructor
Paul F. Spite,
Licensed Architect
Keelan Kaiser Licensed Architect ARE 5 Instructor
Keelan Kaiser,
Licensed Architect
ARE 5.0
Maggie Kirk Associate AIA ARE 5 Instructor
Maggie Kirk,
Associate AIA
ARE 5.0
Dr. Phillip Gallegos Arch ARE 5 Instructor
Dr. Phillip Gallegos,
Arch D
ARE 5.0
Dr. Phillip Gallegos Arch ARE 5 Instructor
Anna Koosmann,
Instructor
ARE 5.0

ARE Divisions

Practice Management

The Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0 consists of 65 questions to be completed within a 2 hour and 40-minute timeframe. According to NCARB, this exam’s focus will be on the following content areas: business operations, finances, risk, & development of practice, practice-wide delivery of services, and practice methodologies. Students enrolled in this course will be learning about the business of architecture and the intricacies of managing an architectural practice.

Project Management

The Project Management division of the ARE 5.0 consists of 75 questions to be completed within a 3-hour timeframe. According to NCARB, this exam’s focus will be on the following content areas: resource management, project work planning, contracts, project execution, and project quality control. Students will begin to understand the role of contracts and how they fit into project management regarding organization and managing personnel and consultants. This division also examines strategies for improving the delivery of services through quality control, scheduling, and project teams.

Programming and Analysis

The Programming and Analysis division of the ARE 5.0 consists of 75 questions to be completed within a 3-hour timeframe. According to NCARB, this exam’s focus will be on the following content areas: environmental & contextual conditions, codes & regulations, site analysis & programming, and building analysis & programming. In this course, students will examine the multitude of aspects in developing a project, including establishing the criteria (qualitative and quantitative) affecting projects and subsequent analysis of project type, site, and associated context and economics.

Project Planning and Design

The Project Planning and Design division of the ARE 5.0 consists of 100 questions to be completed within a 4 hour and 5-minute timeframe. According to NCARB, this exam’s focus will be on the following content areas: environmental conditions & context, codes & regulations, building systems, materials, & assemblies, project integration of program & systems, and project costs & budgeting. In this course, students will review the preliminary design of buildings and sites through conceptual design, design associated with sustainability and the environment, and with codes and regulations such as universal design.

Project Development and Documentation

The Project Development and Documentation division of the ARE 5.0 consists of 100 questions to be completed within a 4 hour and 5-minute timeframe. According to NCARB, this exam’s focus will be on the following content areas: integration of building materials & systems, construction documentation, project manual & specifications, codes & regulations, and construction cost estimates. During this course, students will learn how to evaluate the integration of systems such as structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil—as well as specialty systems—into design and documentation.

Construction and Evaluation

The Construction and Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0 consists of 75 questions to be completed within a 3-hour timeframe. According to NCARB, this exam’s focus will be on the following content areas: preconstruction activities, construction observation, administrative procedures and protocols, and project closeout and evaluation. Students enrolled in this course will learn how to review the process of construction administration including contract administration, execution, and services such as submittal reviews, construction observation and payment requests, project close-out, and post-occupancy activities.

Footnotes

Are you ready to pass all six of your ARE 5.0 exams? No matter your learning style, EduMind strives to provide the ultimate study experience. You’ll love our comprehensive exam prep courses complete with downloadable course notes, workshop problems, flashcards, more. There’s a reason our ARE exam prep materials have been rated #1—learn why today!

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