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When you're starting to plan your overall testing strategy for the ARE 5.0, schedule is the most important component. But how to do you decide in what order to take the six divisions? There really is no right answer that can apply to everyone. Here are a few things you should take into consideration when determining the right order for you: Table of Contents 1. Your Experience Level 2. Past Experience 3. Timing Your experience level Before deciding which division to take first, it's important to take stock of what your overall experience level is. You must do your planning with a clear understanding of your existing familiarity with the content. Are you fresh out of school with little to no professional experience? Or have you been working for a decade and haven't taken an exam in years? Surprisingly, for the ARE, neither is a free ride to easily passing all six exams. Having less professional experience mean...

Remote workers have brought major changes to the field of project management. In this article, I will review some of those major changes as well as benefits and drawbacks to each. Regardless of opinions on the shift to virtual work, companies are utilizing remote workers more often to complete projects, transforming the way that work is completed on time, on budget, and on schedule. Out of both necessity and cultural transformation, the workforce is becoming increasingly virtual, and the need for remote project management skills will continue to be exponential. In fact, project managers are essential to forming successful remote teams and ensuring that work still gets completed to expectations. There are many existing tools used to ensure that project managers can continue to manage remote workers effectively. As a project manager, even if you are not a remote worker, it is likely that at least one person on your team will be working remotely. The freelancing platform Upwor...

Obtaining project management knowledge that you can readily apply to your current projects to make them more efficient seems rewarding enough, but the truth is you can leverage the PMP to enhance your career in many other ways. Below you'll learn more about what having a PMP says about you and how it can help you in the future: Table of Contents 1. IT IS WORLD RENOWNED 2. IT SAYS YOU ARE A TEAM PLAYER 3. IT IMPLIES THAT YOU PLAN 4. IT HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS 5. IT IS A GATEWAY TO OTHER CERTIFICATIONS 6. IT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR MANY PROJECT MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 7. IT IS NOT EASY 8. IT IS A PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO YOUR CURRENT POSITION 9. IT DOESN'T JUST LOOK GOOD ON PAPER-IT WORKS IN REAL LIFE 10. IT TEACHES YOU ABOUT SCHEDUL...

Overview of the Six ARE 5.0 Divisions So, you've finally decided to start planning and studying to take your ARE 5.0 exams. Congratulations-even deciding to start can be quite a battle. You've finished your degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)-accredited program and are starting to document your professional experience through the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). But when it comes to the ARE, you might be wondering, where do I even start? The NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook 1 is a crucial study resource, but at 182 pages, it can quickly become overwhelming! In this post, we'll break down the six divisions of this exam, so you have a foundational understanding of each. As you'll see in my explanation, there is wide variety across every division's content and even exam length (the shortest is only 2.75 hours, but the longest is 4.25 hours)! First, let's touch on a basic overview of the ARE 5.0 exam structure. The exam is compos...

Today we'll be discussing how much it really costs to become a licensed architect through the ARE examination process. Ultimately, getting your architectural license will likely cost $2,400-$6,500. Table of Contents 1. Nonnegotiable Costs: $1,510 2. Variable Costs: $50-$4,400+ 3. Additional (And Potentially Avoidable) Costs: $360-$610+ 4. Ways to Reduce Costs Wow, now that is a big chunk of change! There is no way to get around the fact that getting your license is not only expensive, but also time consuming. Earning this license is not to be taken lightly because it is a critical step in your career development. My experience was that the exam preparation process made me a much more informed designer and helped me actively engage with the practice side of my office. I found that the experiences and knowledge...

Management styles come in many forms and can be used strategically for many reasons. Whether you are managing an individual, team, project, or client, the method you choose depends on whom and what you need to manage. Great managers understand how to be flexible with their style based upon key factors supporting the overall outcome (i.e., goals, culture, development, processes, projects, timing, personality, etc.). Here are the advantages and disadvantages of five common management styles that can be used both stand-alone and/or blended to ensure a successful objective. Table of Contents 1. Authoritative 2. Consultative 3. Easy Going 4. Persuasive 5. Collaborative Authoritative An authoritative manager leads from the top. Their pyramid approach relies on a mantra of "this decision will start and end with me....

The meeting landscape has changed. Now, don't get me wrong, our calendars are still filled with the same (if not more) number of meetings; but now most of our meeting environments have gone virtual. Meeting etiquette has always been an important aspect of working with a team but is continuously changing to reflect updated meeting technologies. While the conference calls of old created a virtual world of connecting with others, there were no associated visual elements. Now, however, virtual meetings have given us an increased sense of exposure to viewers and listeners-which means etiquette is more vital than ever before. Here are a set of guidelines to follow pre-, during, and post-meeting! Table of Contents 1. Pre-Meeting 2. During the Meeting 3. Post-Meeting Pre-Meeting Dress Rehearsal - Whether you are speaking or observing, your appearance will give the ...