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Architectural Experience Program™ (AXP™)
Emerging Professionals
Architectural Experience
Program® (AXP®)
Build the experience you need to become a licensed architect.
The Architectural Experience Program®, developed by NCARB,
provides the framework for gaining and documenting the real-world
professional experience required on the path to architectural licensure.
Your Experience. Your Path to Licensure.
The AXP helps you develop the knowledge and experience needed to
practice architecture independently. As you work through the program,
you will gain experience across the major areas of architectural
practice while recording your progress through your NCARB Record.
Getting Started
Where AXP Fits on the Path to Licensure
Education, experience and examination work together as key
components of the traditional path to becoming a licensed architect.
Requirements can vary by jurisdiction, so candidates should always
confirm the requirements that apply to them.
1
Education
Complete the education requirements established by the
jurisdiction where you plan to become licensed.
Review Florida Requirements →
2
Experience
Complete the Architectural Experience Program® and document
qualifying professional experience through your NCARB Record.
Explore AXP →
3
Examination
Complete the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®),
which evaluates the knowledge and skills needed to practice architecture.
Explore the ARE →
AXP at a Glance
Gain Experience Across Architectural Practice
What is the AXP?
The Architectural Experience Program® provides a structured
way to gain and document professional experience while developing
the competencies needed for independent architectural practice.
To complete the AXP, candidates document experience across six
areas that reflect the work architects perform throughout the
life of a project and within an architectural practice.
View AXP Requirements
3,740
Required Experience Hours
Experience is documented across six areas of architectural
practice through your NCARB Record.
Experience Requirements
The Six AXP Experience Areas
The AXP organizes qualifying professional experience into six
areas that collectively prepare candidates for the responsibilities
of architectural practice.
01
Practice Management
Develop experience related to running an architectural practice,
business operations, professional responsibilities and client relationships.
02
Project Management
Build experience managing projects, teams, schedules,
contracts, communication and project delivery.
03
Programming & Analysis
Gain experience evaluating client needs, site conditions,
codes, regulations and other factors that shape a project.
04
Project Planning & Design
Develop and evaluate design concepts while coordinating
building systems, regulations and project requirements.
05
Project Development & Documentation
Gain experience developing the drawings, specifications
and coordinated documentation needed to communicate a design.
06
Construction & Evaluation
Build experience supporting a project during construction,
evaluating the work and administering construction-phase services.
Remember to Report Your Experience
NCARB's current reporting policy provides full credit for qualifying
experience reported within one year of earning it. Experience older
than one year may still qualify for partial credit. Review the current
AXP Guidelines for complete reporting requirements.
Your NCARB Record
Track Your Progress
An active NCARB Record is used throughout the licensure process,
including documenting AXP experience and accessing the ARE.
Establish Your NCARB Record
Create your NCARB Record to begin documenting experience,
manage your licensure progress and access NCARB programs.
Get Started
Current NCARB Fees
NCARB program and Record fees can change. Visit NCARB directly
for the most current application, renewal, examination and
certification fees.
View Current Fees
Florida Licensure
Know Florida's Requirements
Licensure requirements are established by individual jurisdictions.
Candidates seeking initial licensure in Florida should review the
current Florida requirements before making decisions about education,
experience or examination.
NCARB Licensing Requirements Tool
Review NCARB's current summary of Florida's education,
experience, examination and licensure requirements.
View Florida Requirements
Florida Board of Architecture & Interior Design
Visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation for official licensing information, applications
and requirements.
Visit Florida DBPR
Professional Development
Mentorship Matters
A strong mentor can help emerging professionals understand firm
practice, make meaningful career decisions, navigate licensure
and build confidence as they grow within the profession.
AXP Supervisors & Mentors
NCARB provides resources to help candidates and supervisors
understand supervision, experience requirements and the
responsibilities involved in reviewing AXP experience.
Explore NCARB Resources
Need Guidance?
Florida Architect Licensing Advisor
Gloria Kloter, AIA, NCARB, CODIA
Florida Architect Licensing Advisor
Questions about the path to licensure?
Contact Gloria at
gloria@glowarchitects.com
.
Students
Florida Educator Advisors
Educator advisors at Florida's NAAB-accredited architecture
programs can provide students with information and guidance
about AXP and the path to architectural licensure.
Florida A&M University
Andrew D. Chin, Assoc. AIA
850-599-3244
University of Florida
Nancy Clark
352-294-1455
Florida Atlantic University
Joseph Choma, PhD, Assoc. AIA
954-762-5295
University of Miami
Rodolphe el-Khoury, PhD
305-284-5000
Florida International University
Henry Rueda, Assoc. AIA
305-348-6913
University of South Florida
Steve Cooke
813-974-8234
Helpful Resources
Continue Your Licensure Journey
AXP Guidelines
Review NCARB's current AXP Guidelines for complete information
about experience areas, settings, reporting requirements,
supervisors and qualifying experience.
View AXP Guidelines
AIA Florida Emerging Professionals
Find additional resources for Associate AIA members, young
architects, students and professionals working toward licensure.
Emerging Professionals
Ready for the Next Step?
Once you're working through your experience requirements,
explore AIA Florida's resources for preparing for the
Architect Registration Examination®.
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