At this ARE Live broadcast on July 22, 2021, we’ll review some of the most important concepts of Programming & Analysis, and share some extra practice exam questions as we review a mock exam with Mike Newman. We’ll go through about five questions that cover PA knowledge and skills related to researching and evaluating client requirements, building code and zoning regulations, and site data. Be sure to go through the mock exam ahead of time so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/qwWfOgu7

At this ARE Live broadcast on June 17, 2021, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion on ARE testing order and strategy. We’ll talk with licensed architects who will share their strategies behind the order in which they took their exams, and how to best prepare.

At our next ARE Live broadcast on May 20, 2021, we’ll run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with instructor Darion Ziegler. She’ll go through a Project Management exercise and discuss issues related to office standards, development of project teams, and overall project control of client, fee and risk management. This is a great opportunity to see how hands-on and in-depth our Virtual Workshops are, so don’t miss it! To get the full benefit, go through the problems ahead of time so you can analyze your answers live with Darion! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/YFkMCT5d

At our next ARE Live broadcast on April 15, 2021, we’ll review some of the most important concepts of Practice Management, and share some extra practice exam questions as we review a mock exam with Mike Newman. We’ll go through about five questions that cover PcM knowledge and skills related to pre-contract tasks including negotiation, human resource management, and consultant development. Be sure to go through the mock exam ahead of time so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/mFgNch0g

At our next ARE Live broadcast on March 18, 2021, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion on the new ARE format which went live on December 14th of last year. We’ll talk with people who have taken the ARE from home via online proctoring. They’ll share their experience with this new exam delivery method and tell you everything you need to know to successfully take the exam remotely.

At our next ARE Live broadcast on February 25, 2021, we will run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with Mark Bailey. He’ll go through PDD’s "Selecting Rated Assemblies Based on Building Type, Site & Life Safety" exercise. This is a great opportunity to see how hands-on and in-depth our Virtual Workshops are, so don’t miss it! To get the full benefit, go through the problems ahead of time so you can analyze your answers live with Mark! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/G0SlPWha

Review some of the most important concepts with Construction & Evaluation, and get some extra practice exam questions as we review a mock exam with Mike Newman. We’ll go through about five questions that cover CE knowledge and skills related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. Be sure to go through the mock exam ahead of time so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/FwAWNytG

We are speaking with a learning expert on the best study tactics and strategies to help you pass the ARE. While focusing on the content and material is important, making sure you’re using the right methods and motives to retain that information is a really vital component to your studies.

Find out why our weekly Virtual Workshops are getting a 9/10 rating! We'll feature one of our in-depth, group exercises from our PcM Virtual Workshop led by Coach Paul during ARE Live so you can experience what they're about, and get some bonus studying in (fist pump).

Resident expert Mike Newman guides us through a Project Development & Documentation mock exam. We will cover PDD knowledge and skills relating to building materials, building systems, detailing and documentation, project specifications, and adhering to code requirements. Extra studying for one of the big tests like PDD is always valuable so don’t miss it.

Engage on our ARE Community and find the link to the mock exam here - https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-project-development-documentation/1977