AIA Contracts 101: ARE 5.0 Exam Prep
Finally Master AIA Contracts for the ARE 5.0 Architect Exam
Stop being intimidated by AIA Contracts and unlock the foundation that makes every ARE exam easier. Lorenzo’s expert-led videos break down every article of B101, A201, and more with contagious energy and real-world experience—all designed to help you pass multiple ARE 5.0 exams with confidence.
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Why This ARE Exam Prep Course Matters
The Architect Registration Exam isn’t just about memorizing—it’s about understanding how AIA Contracts define the practice of architecture in real-world scenarios you’ll face throughout your career.
AIA Contracts 101 transforms intimidating legal documents into clear, actionable knowledge:
- Breaking down B101 Owner-Architect Agreement article by article with real-world applications
- Mastering A201 General Conditions and how they impact project delivery and administration
- Understanding C401, A101, and specialized contract forms used across the profession
- Connecting contract knowledge to payment applications, change orders, and AIA certificates
- Applying Integrated Project Delivery methods and CMGC with GMP structures
Whether you’re overwhelmed by contract language or struggling to see how contracts connect to the ARE, this course gives you the foundation that unlocks doors across PcM, PjM, and CE exams.
This Program Includes:
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NCARB-Objective Videos:
17+ hours of expert-led breakdowns covering every contract referenced in NCARB's ARE 5.0 Handbook. We make complex legal language approachable with energetic, real-world teaching. -
Complete Contract Coverage:
Deep dives into B101, A201, C401, A101, plus change order forms, payment applications, and AIA certificates—exactly what appears on your ARE exams. -
Real-World Applications:
Every article connected to actual practice scenarios and specific ARE exam applications for PcM, PjM, and CE preparation. -
PDF Contract Downloads:
Complete access to all AIA contract documents referenced in the course for easy study and exam preparation. -
Integrated Project Delivery Methods:
Comprehensive coverage of IPD and CMGC with GMP delivery methods to round out your contract knowledge. -
Young Architect Academy Virtual Tutors:
Get instant help 24/7 when you're stuck on complex contract concepts or specific articles.
Our Methodology:
You don’t just want to study, you want to recall what matters and succeed on test day! That’s why you’ll…
Learn
Learn by watching us break down every contract article with real-world experience and ARE-focused applications
Recall
Recall contract knowledge through integrated practice questions in PcM, PjM, and CE courses
Refine
Refine your understanding with comprehensive contract coverage that supports all your ARE exam preparation
Why Our AIA Contracts Approach Actually Delivers Results
We don’t just teach contracts—we teach the only AIA Contracts course created specifically for the ARE. Unlike competitors who create generic courses for architecture students, Young Architect Academy focuses exclusively on what NCARB expects you to know for the exam.
Since 2018, thousands of Young Architect Academy students have verifiably used this course to pass their exams and become licensed architects. Our approach is proven: master the bigger picture first, then apply specific details across your other ARE courses.
This comprehensive method transforms intimidating contract documents into the foundation that makes PcM, PjM, and CE exams significantly easier—no guesswork, no piecemeal approach, just honest preparation by instructors with real contract experience.
Our Courses are Bundled for Your Success
Here’s the deal: mastering AIA Contracts unlocks success across multiple ARE exams. We spend 3.5 hours breaking down and teaching B101 in this course, which allows us to spend just 10 minutes explaining it in each 101 course and focus on applying B101 concepts to situations and scenarios for each exam.
This course is fundamental to proper PcM, PjM, and CE preparation. That’s why we don’t sell one-off courses—true exam prep means building the foundation first, then applying it strategically.
Our Young Architect Academy membership gives you complete access to ALL ARE 101 courses, including this essential contracts foundation, for just $99/month.
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Success Stories from Contract-Confident Candidates
Ready to Master AIA Contracts and Unlock ARE Success?
Every day you wait is another day without the contract foundation that makes multiple ARE exams easier. Join today for instant access to AIA Contracts 101 plus all other Young Architect Academy exam prep materials. One membership, one strong foundation: your architect license.
At just $99/month, it’s the most comprehensive and affordable ARE study guide available online.
YOUR EXPERT GUIDES
Lorenzo Franchina AIA
A registered Architect in New Jersey, Lorenzo has over thirty years of experience in architecture practice and has a natural talent for making complex topics simple.
Michael Riscica RA CSI CDT
A registered Architect in Florida in Oregon, Michael is the founder of Young Architect Academy and ARE Boot Camp. His passion is demystifying the Architect Registration Exam.