Get your architecture license and build your career with immersive, visually engaging ARE 5.0 exam prep. Built for ARE candidates working through the NCARB ARE, our test prep replaces dense study guides with interactive video lessons, practice exams, and a study plan that fits a working schedule. It's time to pass the ARE 5.0 and have fun doing it.
Ready to start studying? Sign up for an Individual License and get the full ARE exam prep course — every division of the ARE 5.0, every practice exam, every study resource, every live webinar.
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We've ditched traditional teaching styles for a flexible, self-paced learning model that meets you where you are. Our interactive videos, practice exams, practice questions, case studies drawn from real projects, live weekly webinars, and FREE text resources go deeper than flashcards and quizzes — they give you the foundation you need to start building the architect you want to be.
The course covers all six divisions of the architect registration examination: Practice Management (PcM), Project Management (PjM), Programming & Analysis (PA), Project Planning & Design (PPD), Project Development & Documentation (PDD), and Construction & Evaluation (CE). Every topic is taught with the same visual, story-driven approach — from building codes and project planning to project development and the project management scenarios you'll face on exam day.
Amber Book learners achieve an impressive 81% pass rate on the ARE, surpassing the national average of 58%.
Practice Management (PcM) - 86% Pass Rate
Project Management (PjM) - 89% Pass Rate
Project Development & Documentation (PDD) - 73% Pass Rate
Project Planning & Design (PPD) - 71% Pass Rate
Construction Evaluation (CE) - 85% Pass Rate
Programming & Analysis (PA) -84% Pass Rate
Led by Amber Book creator Michael Ermann and his team, the Amber Hive is a free live webinar held every Thursday at 6:00 PM (EST). For 40 minutes, you'll work through practice questions you're likely to see on the real exam, dig into current exam content, and get your questions answered in real time by hosts, industry experts, and other ARE candidates. Open to everyone — enrolled or not.
We've helped more than 40,000 people become licensed architects. With persistence and the right study materials, you can do the same. The success stories below are from candidates who studied right where you're standing.
