Architect

To register as an architect (RA) in Alberta, you need:

• Intern architect designation
• An acceptable Registered Architect mentor
• 2 calendar years of approved work experience supervised by a Registered Architect who is not your mentor
• Successful completion of the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) or the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) exam
• Successful completion of the AAA Architects Act Course
• A successful oral interview with the AAA

To become an intern architect (IA), you need:

• A master’s degree in architecture or equivalent
• Academic certification from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)

For details about all registration requirements, contact the AAA or visit the AAA website.

Architects who are registered and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.

For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the AAA website.

To learn about certification for internationally educated architects, see Architect Registration Process.