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ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2025
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=a...
CSE Live: CSE Mock Exam | California Supplemental Exam 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save 30% on CSE Exam Prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cse_live_podcast In this ep...
ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam November 2025
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save 30% on ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black...
ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the bes...
CSE Live: CSE Mock Exam | Schematic Design & Discretionary Approval
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a mock exam on the C...
ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam 2025
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the bes...
CSE Live: Understanding California Practice
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down some of the mo...
ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2025
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Save 10% on CSE exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse...
CSE Live: What’s on the CSE? Key Topics & Smart Study Strategies
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down what’s on th...
ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2025
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock for ARE Live to ...
CSE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in California
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-exam-prep. On this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion ...
ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk ...
ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock...
ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock...
ARE Live: Study Tactics to Pass the ARE 5.0 on Your First Try
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Sign up for the next ARE Live episode for a PDD Mo...
ARE Live: How to Pass the ARE 5.0 in 2025
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save 15% off any membership using code PASS15 at checkout, valid until March 19th, 2025. Click here to purchase: https://www.blackspectacles.com/prici...
ARE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in 2025
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pursue licensure in 2025. You'll learn what licensure means for you...
ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam 2024
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save 15% off any ARE 5.0 exam prep membership using code CELIVE15 at checkout, valid until January 14, 2025: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. ...
ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2024
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save 30% off any membership until December 2nd, discount auto-applied at checkout: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and...
ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2024
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save 15% off any membership with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles...
ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2024
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save 15% off any membership with code PALIVE15, valid until October 22, 2024. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pr...
ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save 15% off any membership with code PCMLIVE15, valid until September 17th, 2024. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.c...
ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2024
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save 20% on any membership with our limited-time summer offer running until July 31st. The discount code is automatically applied at checkout: https:/...
ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam 2024
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the b...
ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2024
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the b...
ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2024
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save 15% off any subscription with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. Join Black S...
ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the bes...
ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk thr...
ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the Project Development & Documentation exam. On this ...
ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk thr...
ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Andrea Monroig-Torres to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, w...
ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Thomas Tumelty to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk ...
ARE Live - Sustainable Design
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join guest expert Felipe Guerrero to learn how sustainability impacts different stages of a project. This episode specifically covers how sustainabili...
ARE Live: Firm Financial Documents
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about firm financial documents and what you need to evaluate the financial health of a firm.
ARE Live - Understanding Egress Systems
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this ARE Live episode, we walk through designing an egress system from start to finish. We'll start at the beginning by determining occupant loads,...
ARE Live: Setting A Study Foundation- Tips For Passing The ARE
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into this episode of ARE Live, where we work through one question from each division of the ARE, tying them all together with test taking tips an...
ARE Live: PjM Case Study
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join as we work through a Project Management case study. We’ll go through 7 original questions and a set of case study documents with our guest expe...
ARE Live: PcM Mock Exam
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to brush up on practice management? At our ARE Live broadcast on November 17, 2022, we’ll go over some of the most important concepts of Pra...
ARE Live: PA/PPD/PDD Math Using The Whiteboard And Calculator
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Need some extra practice tackling those tough ARE math problems? In this episode, we’ll review questions from the PA, PPD, and PDD divisions, solvin...
ARE Live: PPD Mock Exam
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles' Virtual Workshop Instructor Marissa Yee for for a mock exam on Project Planning & Design. We’ll review several questions rela...
ARE Live: CE Case Study
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simulate your Construction & Evaluation exam day experience with a mock case study! Whether you’re studying for CE or just need some extra guidance ...
ARE Live: PcM/PjM/CE Math Using the Whiteboard and Calculator
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do Practice Management, Project Management, and Construction and Evaluation have in common? Math! In this episode of ARE Live, we review key obje...
ARE Live: PA Mock Exam - Sun, Wind, & Light
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to brighten up your ARE test prep? In this episode of ARE Live, a top podcast for aspiring architects, we review a Programming & Analysis Mock Ex...
ARE Live: Site Selection
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ARE Live, a top podcast for architects, we’re bringing you a 3-in-1 Mock Exam! There are topics that span across multiple divisio...
ARE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a licensed architect is no small task. We know the licensure process can be overwhelming, so in this episode of ARE Live we’re giving you t...
ARE Live: Structures Discussion
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s better than prepping for one division? Prepping for three! Previously, we’ve focused our attention on one division during ARE Live, but as ...
ARE Live: CE Mock Exam
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back to review another Construction and Evaluation (CE) Mock Exam with… drumroll, please… April Drake! Black Spectacles’ Construction an...
ARE Live: PDD Exercise
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's ARE Live broadcast, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at noon CT, we’ll run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with Instructo...
ARE Live: Women in Architecture
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's ARE Live episode, a panel of female architects will join us to discuss the unique challenges women face in the architecture field. Our gues...
ARE Live: PjM Mock Exam 2021
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this ARE Live broadcast on Thursday, November 11 at noon CT, Mike Newman will be back to work through a Project Management Mock Exam! We’ll revie...
ARE Live: PPD Mock Exam 2021
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this ARE Live episode on October 21, 2021, Mike Newman covers some of the most important concepts of Project Planning & Design with a mock exam. Be...
ARE Live: ARE Testing Tips for ESL Candidates
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our upcoming ARE Live episode on September 16, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion on ARE Testing Tips for ESL (English as a Second Language) Can...
ARE Live: CE Exercise
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At our next ARE Live broadcast on Thursday, August 12 at noon CT, we’ll run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with Instructor Jo...
ARE Live: PA Mock Exam
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 practi...
ARE Live: ARE Testing Order & Strategy
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 archi...
ARE Live: PjM Virtual Workshop Preview
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 prac...
ARE Live: What To Know To Pass The ARE Online
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ARE Live: PPD Virtual Workshop Preview
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam 2021
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Review some of the most important concepts with Construction & Evaluation, and get some extra practice exam questions as we review a mock exam with Mi...
ARE Live: Study Strategies for Passing the ARE 2020
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
ARE Live: Practice Management Virtual Workshop Exercise
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Resident expert Mike Newman guides us through a Project Development & Documentation mock exam. We will cover PDD knowledge and skills relating to buil...
ARE Live: How to Pass the ARE During Stressful Times
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We will hear from a panel of architects who passed the ARE during some stressful times in their lives. They’ll give good insight into how to stay fo...
ARE Live: PPD Virtual Workshop Exercise
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know what our Virtual Workshops are all about! We'll feature one of our group exercises for the PPD exam led by our Virtual Workshop coach so y...
ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam - 2020
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and ARE expert Mike Newman as we review a Programming & Analysis mock exam. Touching on development knowledge and skills relatin...
ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam - 2020
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We will use a mock exam to cover Project Planning & Design issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize envi...
ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam - 2020
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Mike Newman for our Project Management mock exam. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to...
ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles and architect Mike Newman for our Practice Management mock exam. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related t...
ARE Live - Construction and Evaluation Mock Exam 2020
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss Construction & Evaluation with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in ...
ARE Live: How to Remove Diversity Obstacles from Licensure
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a...
ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam 2020
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a...
ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a...
ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam Review - 2019
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss Programming and Analysis with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we will explore project development knowledge and skills relating ...
ARE Live: Tips & Strategies for Passing the ARE 5.0
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Black Spectacles as we share strategies on how to mentally prepare yourself for the ARE experience. No matter where you are in your ARE journey, ...
ARE Live: Why I Wish I Got Licensed Sooner - 2019
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a...
ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam - 2019
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss Project Management. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE...
ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam - 2019
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss Practice Management with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this d...
ARE Live - Success Stories from A’19: Learn how these architects passed the ARE
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the best tips and tricks from A’19 attendees who have passed the ARE — from studying habits to exam strategies. Get inspired from these succ...
Sneak Peek at Mike’s A’19 Presentation: Know Your Contracts | ARE Live
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This year at A’19, Mike Newman will be presenting the Top 10 Tips for Passing the ARE. Before we head to Vegas, we are giving you one of his essenti...
Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam - 2019 | ARE Live
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss Construction & Evaluation with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in ...
Understanding the Question Types on the ARE - 2019 | ARE Live
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why and how the questions on the ARE are written so that you’re prepared to own them on test day. Heather Rivera, our resident architect, wi...
Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam - 2019 | ARE Live
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PDD22119PC Join us for Project Developmen...
Project Planning and Design Mock Exam - 2019 | ARE Live
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PPD12419PC Join us as we discuss Project ...
Programming and Analysis Mock Exam - 2018 | ARE Live
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PA121318PC Join us as we discuss Programm...
Project Management Mock Exam - 2018 | ARE Live
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PJM111518PC Join us as we discuss Project...
Combating Test Anxiety | ARE Live
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CTA103018PC In this episode we sit down w...
Understanding Structures | ARE Live
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: STR91118PC Mike Newman and Ji Moon, a str...
Navigating Practice Management | ARE Live
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PCM71018PC Join Heather Rivera, our resid...
Top 10 Tips for Passing ARE 5.0 | ARE Live
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Navigating the Case Studies | ARE Live
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Steps to Getting Licensed | ARE Live
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Navigating Contracts | ARE Live
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Getting Licensed As A Parent | ARE Live
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Tackle The Vignettes | ARE Live
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Programming, Planning & Practice Mock Exam Review | ARE Live
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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New Architect Highlight - How They Passed | ARE Live
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Site Planning and Design Mock Exam Review | ARE Live
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Construction Documents and Services Mock Exam Review | ARE Live
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Recently Licensed Architects - How They Passed | ARE Live
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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