ARE® 5.0 Practice Management Exam Prep Bundles
The ARE Practice Management (PcM) division evaluates your understanding of the professional ethics and regulations that govern architectural practice. Learn about each of our study bundles below, and find the perfect ARE 5.0 Practice Management study plan for your personal learning style.
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David Ballast's ARE 5.0 Exam Review, 2nd Edition, is approved by NCARB for Practice Management exam prep.
About the Learning Hub Bundle
The PPI Learning Hub is one of the most comprehensive digital exam prep resources available for the NCARB multi-divisional Architecture Registration Examination®, also known as ARE 5.0.
Our Learning Hub is more than an eLearning platform—it’s a time-tested program that guides you all the way through your ARE 5.0 prep. A personal Study Calendar helps you kick-off your studies and stay on pace, while our “Assess, Review, Practice” philosophy ensures that you thoroughly understand the material before moving on to your next stage of preparation.
This bundle includes David Ballast's NCARB-approved ARE® 5.0 Exam Review in a web-book format; the ARE Problem Solving video series; and a comprehensive Learning Hub program that includes quizzes, exams, and flash cards. All materials are digital, which means you have convenient access anytime, anywhere.
Add On and Save
Studying for multiple exam divisions? When you purchase a 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year product, you can add on other divisions at the same time for a discount.
Access Time
Access to the Learning Hub begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year Learning Hub products, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly Learning Hub products, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription.
What's Included:
Your learning path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. You can customize the number of hours you want to study per week and any days off, and your learning path will automatically update to match your availability.
Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic.
Purchase Options
Select Access Period
This 1 year subscription is the ideal choice if you know you are going to take your exam in the somewhat distant future and you are interested in structuring your study process. This subscription will help you to review key knowledge areas, and offers extensive practice.
This subscription is for 1 year and begins on the date of purchase.
This 6-month subscription is the ideal choice if you know you are going to take your exam in the somewhat distant future and you are interested in structuring your study process. This subscription will help you to review key knowledge areas, and offers extensive practice.
This subscription is for 6 months and begins on the date of purchase.
This subscription is for 3 months and begins on the date of purchase.
Recurring Subscription
This subscription is for 1 month and begins on the date of purchase. It will renew each month until canceled.
About the ARE® 5.0 Print Bundle (All Divisions)
Prepare to pass all six divisions of the ARE 5.0 exam with this collection of proven, time-tested study materials. This curated bundle includes David Ballast's NCARB approved ARE® 5.0 Exam Review (the #1 review manual in the industry), practice questions, and realistic mock exams for all six divisions. Learn how to study at peak efficiency with our detailed, architect-led instructional design.
What's Included:
- 200 new pages of content to provide up-to-date exam coverage for all ARE 5.0 exam objectives
- a thorough review of all exam objectives to prepare you to pass all six divisions
- over 150 example questions reinforce what you’ve learned and clarify how to apply key architectural concepts
- pages tabbed in six different colors, one for each division, for easy lookup of a particular exam division
- hundreds of tables and figures to facilitate referencing and problem solving
- advice, tips, and exam taking strategies to prepare you for exam day
PPI’s best-selling ARE practice book from David Ballast, prepares you for each of the six divisions of the exam with a variety of practice questions and case studies. This new edition builds on the previous edition with new questions and updates to cover content feedback received from NCARB for the NCARB approved ARE 5.0 Exam Review. The chapters in the book correspond to ARE 5.0 Exam Review so you can read a chapter of the exam review and then practice from the same chapter of ARE 5.0 Practice Questions.
- Practice Management - 78 questions, 2 case studies
- Project Management - 61 questions, 2 case studies
- Programming & Analysis - 99 questions, 2 case studies
- Project Planning & Design - 138 questions, 2 case studies
- Project Development & Documentation - 117 questions, 2 case studies
- Construction & Evaluation - 71 questions, 2 case studies
This David Ballast book contains six mock exams consistent with the NCARB Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) format and divisions. All exam divisions are covered, with one mock exam for each ARE 5.0 division. This new edition builds on the previous edition with new questions and updates to cover content feedback received from NCARB for the NCARB approved ARE 5.0 Exam Review.
- Practice Management - 80 questions
- Project Management - 95 questions
- Programming & Analysis - 95 questions
- Project Planning & Design - 120 questions
- Project Development & Documentation - 120 questions
- Construction & Evaluation - 95 questions
Purchase Options
This print bundle provides everything you need to pass all six ARE 5.0 division exams the first time, including the NCARB-approved ARE 5.0 Exam Review, 2nd Edition, and the most realistic practice problems on the market. PPI’s time-tested, detailed instructional design provides you with efficient and effective practice.
Products included:
- NCARB-Approved ARE 5.0 Exam Review by David Kent Ballast and Steven E. O'Hara: Organized by division, this book was thoroughly updated to the 5.0 exam objectives for all six divisions of the ARE, and is approved by NCARB as an exam prep resource.
- ARE 5.0 Practice Questions by Holly Williams Leppo, David Kent Ballast, and Rima Taher: Over 550 questions covering all six divisions. Questions have been updated to support the Exam Review chapters. Study a chapter of ARE 5.0 Exam Review, then practice with the ARE 5.0 Practice Questions.
- ARE 5.0 Mock Exams by Holly Williams Leppo, David Kent Ballast, and Rima Taher: Six full-length mock exams to assess your exam day readiness, one for each division of ARE 5.0.
- ARE 5 in a Flash by Gary E. Demele: Over 400 flashcards organized by division to complement your study routine and aid you in recalling key concepts and definitions.
- Customizable Book Tabs
About the Learning Hub + Print Bundle
Get ready to pass the Practice Management division of ARE 5.0 with the most comprehensive study bundle we have to offer. This bundle contains both the division-specific Learning Hub and a print bundle covering all six exam divisions. All study materials are updated to current exam specs, contain thorough coverage of practice management principles, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of the concepts.
Print Bundle with All Six Divisions
This curated bundle includes David Ballast's NCARB-approved ARE® 5.0 Exam Review (the #1 review manual in the industry), practice questions, and realistic mock exams for all six divisions. Learn how to study effectively with PPI’s tried-and-true ARE 5.0 print materials.
Division-Specific ARE Learning Hub
The PPI Learning Hub is your go-to resource for all ARE 5.0 exam prep. It’s more than just an eLearning platform—it’s a time-tested program that guides you through your prep from start to finish. A personal Study Calendar helps you kick-off your studies and stay on pace, while our “Assess, Review, Practice” philosophy ensures that you thoroughly understand the material before moving on to your next stage of preparation.
Add On and Save
Studying for multiple exam divisions? When you purchase a 3-month or 6-month product, you can add on other divisions at the same time for a discount.
Access Time
Access to Learning Hub begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month and 6-month Learning Hub products, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly Learning Hub products, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription.
What's Included:
- 200 new pages of content to provide up-to-date exam coverage for all ARE 5.0 exam objectives
- a thorough review of all exam objectives to prepare you to pass all six divisions
- over 150 example questions reinforce what you’ve learned and clarify how to apply key architectural concepts
- pages tabbed in six different colors, one for each division, for easy lookup of a particular exam division
- hundreds of tables and figures to facilitate referencing and problem solving
- advice, tips, and exam taking strategies to prepare you for exam day
PPI’s best-selling ARE practice book from David Ballast, prepares you for each of the six divisions of the exam with a variety of practice questions and case studies. This new edition builds on the previous edition with new questions and updates to cover content feedback received from NCARB for the NCARB approved ARE 5.0 Exam Review. The chapters in the book correspond to ARE 5.0 Exam Review so you can read a chapter of the exam review and then practice from the same chapter of ARE 5.0 Practice Questions.
- Practice Management - 78 questions, 2 case studies
- Project Management - 61 questions, 2 case studies
- Programming & Analysis - 99 questions, 2 case studies
- Project Planning & Design - 138 questions, 2 case studies
- Project Development & Documentation - 117 questions, 2 case studies
- Construction & Evaluation - 71 questions, 2 case studies
This David Ballast book contains six mock exams consistent with the NCARB Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) format and divisions. All exam divisions are covered, with one mock exam for each ARE 5.0 division. This new edition builds on the previous edition with new questions and updates to cover content feedback received from NCARB for the NCARB approved ARE 5.0 Exam Review.
- Practice Management - 80 questions
- Project Management - 95 questions
- Programming & Analysis - 95 questions
- Project Planning & Design - 120 questions
- Project Development & Documentation - 120 questions
- Construction & Evaluation - 95 questions
Your learning path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. You can customize the number of hours you want to study per week and any days off, and your learning path will automatically update to match your availability.
Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic.
Purchase Options
Select Access Period
Your print materials will ship within seven business days. Learning Hub access will start on the date of purchase and expire in 6 months.
Your print materials will ship within seven business days. Learning Hub access will start on the date of purchase and expire in 3 months.
Exam Details for the ARE 5.0 Exam
The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) consists of six divisional exams designed to assess your knowledge and skills regarding the practice of architecture. Each division exam can be taken in any order, but all six must be passed as a key step on the path to earning a license. The ARE is designed to assess aspects of architectural practice related to health, safety, and welfare. For more information click below.
ARE 5.0 Practice Management Exam Division FAQs
The ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) Exam Division focuses on the management of an architectural practice and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. There are 65 questions on the exam with a test duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The sections include topics related to these content areas:
- Business Operations
- Finances, Risk & Development of Practice
- Practice-Wide Delivery of Services
- Practice Methodologies