ARE Podcast: PcM Practice Management

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Free ARE PcM podcast episodes designed to help you pass the Practice Management exam. Each episode breaks down NCARB’s objectives so you know exactly what to study – and what to skip.

PcM covers how architecture firms actually run. Topics include:

  • Business operations and firm management
  • Finances, risk, and development of practice
  • Practice-wide delivery of services
  • Practice methodologies and ethics

PcM is a great first exam. It builds foundational knowledge about how the profession works that pays off across every other ARE division.

No need to take notes while you listen. For many episodes, we’ve already made a free two-page set of study notes for you – just go to the episode page and grab them.

Ready for more than a podcast? Check out our complete PcM 101 course with 17+ hours of video lessons and 230+ practice questions.

What does the PcM exam cover?

PcM covers how architecture firms operate – business structures, financial management, risk, insurance, ethics, and project delivery methods. It’s one of the more approachable ARE exams and a great one to take first since the concepts apply across all six divisions.

How many PcM podcast episodes are there?

We have multiple PcM episodes covering the key exam topics. Use this page to browse all of them. Each episode also has a companion article where you can read along and find links to related resources.

Where can I get free PcM study notes?

Many episodes include a free two-page set of study notes. Just go to the individual episode page, enter your email, and download them. No note-taking required – just listen.