Raising the bar for the profession of architecture

Helping architects and firms accomplish their goals.

Black Spectacles
Individuals: Level up in your architecture career
 
Get that promotion, raise, and professional respect with industry-leading ARE 5.0 and CSE exam prep, and AIA-approved continuing education that propels your architecture career forward.
ARE 5.0 test Prep

Everything you need to pass the ARE the first time, guaranteed. Complete ARE 5.0 exam preparation for all six divisions.

CSE Test Prep

Everything you need to pass the California Supplemental Exam the first time, guaranteed.

Architecture Continuing Education

Deepen your knowledge with continuing education courses.
AIA-Approved Continuing Education - Coming soon!

Firms: Achieve your firm’s goals by attracting, retaining and upskilling your teammates
 
Attract your next hire, reduce turnover expenses, and win the next project. You accomplish these goals with a highly skilled team. Help them get licensed, stay licensed, and continuously grow their expertise—so they’re always ahead of the curve and your competition.

Black Spectacles provides group licenses for firms to help their team achieve & maintain their architecture license while deepening their knowledge with continuing education courses.

ARE 5.0 & CSE Test Prep

Everything that your team needs to pass the exams in record time.

Architecture Continuing Education

Deepen your knowledge with continuing education courses.
AIA-Approved Continuing Education - Coming soon!