The Intern Development Program administered by NCARB is the foundation of starting your architectural career off on the right foot. It’s not only your road map for success, but it is also your leverage to prevent your boss from keeping you chained to your desk for t

In this episode, Eric and I discuss the Intern Development Program (IDP) administered by NCARB. It’s a requirement in many jurisdictions prior to sitting for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). We take a look at the 6 Steps For Success in detail and give our thoughts and concerns as you move through the process.

Download the IDP Guidelines.

STEP 1. Establish NCARB Record

Go to NCARB.org and go to the “My NCARB” Section and create new account

Student or Recent Graduate (within 6 months): $100 to start + $250 later

If you are a student or have graduated within six months of when you establish an NCARB Record, you may split the application fee into two payments. You may pay $100 when you establish your Record. The balance of $250 will be due when you are ready to have your Record transmitted to a jurisdiction or when you request an Authorization to Test for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®).

STEP 2. Document Eligibility Date

The date after which you are eligible to earn IDP experience.

1. Either determined by your IDP Educator Coordinator at your school

2. IDP Supervisor

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must satisfy your school’s earning requirement before beginning IDP. You can’t Double Dip.

STEP 3. Identify Your IDP Supervisor

Person who;

1. Supervises you on a daily basis

2. Certifies your work experience

Usually licensed architect but under certain circumstances could be a professional from another discipline

STEP 4. Identiy Your Mentor

Trusted advisor, mentor or coach who works outside of your firm

Meet monthly via in person or the internet

Must be licensed architect in any jurisdiction

STEP 5. Document Experience

Three Types of Experience

Total Hours 5,600

Experience Categories

Experience Areas – 4 Experience Categories divided into 17 Experience Areas

Category 1: Pre-Design

Category 2: Design

Category 3: Project Management

Category 4: Practice Management

STEP 6 – Be Proactive!

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