As of the latest information, the PDD exam requires a passing score of Scaled score (cut score varies by form; not publicly disclosed) and a registration fee of USD 235 (varies by jurisdiction and updates). NCARB may revise either figure, so confirm both on the official site before scheduling.

NCARB lists these prerequisites for the NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation: Eligibility for ARE 5.0 via NCARB Record and jurisdiction approval required.

Check the current requirements on the official certification page before booking.

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Per current exam information, the PDD exam contains 100 (approx. 91 scored + 9 pretest items) questions within a 245 minutes-minute limit. Practicing under those exact conditions removes the format shock on exam day.

The NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation blueprint centers on these main domains:

• Codes & Regulations (8–14%)
• Construction Cost Estimates (2–8%)
• Project Manual & Specifications (12–18%)

The full official outline continues with further domains; the question bank covers them all.

NCARB points candidates to these official training resources:

• NCARB ARE 5.0 Guidelines & Practice Exams
• ARE 5.0 Community Resources

For office workers short on class time, disciplined spare-time practice with a current bank covers the same syllabus at a fraction of the cost.

Use the official registration channels below:

• NCARB ARE Registration
• ARE Candidate Dashboard

Pick your test center or online session and book ahead — a fixed date focuses preparation like nothing else.