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Licensing for Architects, Engineers, and other Building Professions

Find out how to receive professional licensing for architecture, engineering, and other professions in the building and design fields. These resources also include study guides, practice exams, and seminars to help you pass the Architect Registration Examination (A.R.E.),which is required to become a licensed architect in the United States.

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From the home pages of the the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), information, a tutorial, and study tips for the architect's exam.

US Architect Licenses for International Graduates

University Language Services, a for-profit language translation service, offers these tips to help graduates outside the USA obtain an architecture license in America.

Review Courses

From Professional Publications, a listing of exam review courses organized by state. Includes architecture, engineering, interior design, and related professions.

Arch Exam Prep

Home study materials for the A.R.E., with sample questions. Also, seminars and private tutoring in the Los Angeles area. From Richard Chylinski, FAIA.

ArchiFlash

From National Academic & Licensing Study Aids, Inc., a flashcard study system for the Architect Registration Examination (A.R.E.) plus a review section on Site Planning. Buy the cards, or use the free samples on this site.

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