Affordable ARE 5.0 PcM and PjM study material. Study efficiently with daily assignments that focus on key items from your ARE 5.0 Practice Management and ARE 5.0 Project Management exams.
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PASS PCM AND pJM
This course is half practice test, half Jenny’s Notes, half study guide. Think of it as ARE homework. What could be more fun?!
This is NOT a replacement for your primary material. This IS a way to study more efficiently. To spend time every day focusing on concepts you will be tested on. You still have to do the hard work, this course makes sure you're working on the right things. Seven assignments a week for six weeks. Check out the free sample below. If you like those, this course will give you 38 more.
Just wanted to let you know I received my first pass on pcm with your guide I’ve used Architect Exam Prep, plus Black Spectacles and failed this division twice. The way you present the various readings is very helpful. Plus all the questions are so much more relevant to THE TESTS.
– Dani from California
Or get ALL Hyperfine courses (CE, PCM/PJM, PA and PPD/PDD) and save 20%.
“I passed PjM last week, and huge part of this success was due to the wonderful assignments on Hyperfine. I used the assignments to direct my studies and force myself to think “questions” instead of stuffing my head with information. “
– Emeline from Arizona
What do I get with my purchase?
- 42 Study Assignments with more than 260 questions, answers and exercises.
- Video answers to selected assignments
- Suggested readings from some of the most commonly used PcM/PjM resources like the Architects Handbook of Professional Practice and the AIA Documents.
- Curated links to free online resources, web pages, PDFs and YouTube videos
- Direct email access with the instructor to help you pass the PcM Exam
- $50 off the Residential Architecture with Revit course
- ARE 5.0 Financial Formulas Workbook
What does it cost?
$55 for the entire course and the financial workbook. Not per month, just once!
This is priced for one person, not your whole office, please.
What's in the course?
The course consists of 42 study assignments requiring you to research a topic and draw/write/sketch/calculate your answers. Each assignment focuses on a different topic and includes questions, answers and suggested resources to use to find the answer for yourself. Think of it as a way to focus your studies and make you think critically about specific subjects that will be on the exam.
Can I see a sample of the assignments?
Yes! Go to the course home page and scroll down to the Course Lessons section to see the full curriculum and free preview.
This seems like the most amazing resource ever...but I was looking for an actual practice test?
That's cool. Try out this PCM Practice Exam from my friend, licensed architect and recent ARE-passer Erik Walker
Do you offer tutoring?
Yes, but I think of it more like coaching. I charge $100/hr, no minimum number of sessions. Use me to help you pass the PcM exam and more! We can Skype, Facetime or just talk. Visit my calendar to book a session and get the process started.
Things We Can Talk About:
- Test and study strategy
- How to handle question types
- How to stay confident
- Recommended resources to pass the PcM Exam
- Time management
- Your post-ARE career
- Some technical knowledge
Things We Can't Talk About:
- Actual questions you saw on your last exam
- Where the building goes next to the lake
“Just wanted to let you know I passed PJM! I really like the assignment format, makes me feel like I'm accomplishing things. Since this exam was mostly contracts I felt lost covering other material, but your content really helped me stay focused on what else I needed to do.”
– Brandon from Louisiana
“THANK YOU BEN FOR CREATING THE STUDY COURSE. I could not have done it without your course, it truly guided me throughout the study process and helped me distill what sources worked best with my study habits. The questions you made are invaluable. I don’t have any friends or colleagues studying at the moment, you are that friend!!!! “
– Rebecca from Ohio
“i just got my official pass! this was a retake of pjm. i want to thank you for your study material, it really helped me understand many concepts.”
– Sandra from New York
“pjm pass!!! We have done it, i cannot believe how hard i've tried to get here, and a large part of preparation this last time was thanks to you! i took pjm 3 times and successfully passed this time. thank you so dang much for your encouragement.”
– James from Texas
WEEKLY TOPICS – Pass the PcM Exam!
Week 1: Business Operations / Finances & Risk
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- Business Operations: Utilization Ratio – (7 Questions) +Video
- Business Operations: Insurance – (5)
- Business Operations: Ethics – (5)
- Business Operations: Standard of Care – (4)
- F/R/PD: Instruments of Service – (6)
- F/R/PD: Loss-Profit – (4) +Video
- F/R/PD: Balance Sheets – (4)
Week 3: Practice Methodologies / Resource Management
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- Practice Methodologies: Business Forms I – (8)
- Practice Methodologies: Business Forms II – (8)
- Practice Methodologies: Roles and Organization – (4)
- Practice Methodologies: Quality Management – (9)
- Resource Management: Project Managers – (6)
- Resource Management: Project Fees – (3) +Video
- Resource Management: Project Schedules – (4) +Video
Week 5: Project Work Planning and Execution
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- Project Work Planning: Work Plans (6)
- Project Work Planning: Budgets (5)
- Project Work Planning: Budgets (4)
- Project Work Planning: Schedules (7)
- Project Execution: Codes & Regulations (6)
- Project Execution: Cost Estimates (5)
- Project Execution: Contract Documents (6)
Week 2: Finances & Risk / Practice Wide Delivery of Services
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- F/R/PD: Risk Management Part I – (4)
- F/R/PD: Risk Management Part II – (5)
- F/R/PD: Dispute Resolution – (7)
- Delivery of Services: RFPs (5)
- Delivery of Services: Project Delivery Methods Part I (10)
- Delivery of Services: Project Delivery Methods Part II (7)
- Delivery of Services: Architect Fees – Overhead, Markup and Margin (4) +Video
Week 4: Contracts
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- Contracts – 2017 AIA B101 – (8)
- Contracts – 2017 AIA B101 – (9)
- Contracts – 2017 AIA C401 – (8)
- Contracts – 2017 AIA A201 – (6)
- Contracts – 2017 AIA A201 – (7)
- Contracts – 2017 AIA A201 – (8)
- Contracts – 2017 AIA A201 – (8)
Week 6: Project Execution and QC
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- Project Execution – Bids (9)
- Project Quality Control – Checklists (7)
- Project Quality Control – Peer Review (6)
- Contracts – AIA A141 (9)
- Contracts – Lawsuit Terms (11)
- Finances – Getting a Raise (6) +Video
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Video Answers Currently Available
- 1 – Utilization Rate
- 6 – Profit-Loss Statements
- 14 – Overhead and Profit Margin
- 20 – Net Service Revenue and Labor Budgets
- 21 – Critical Path Method
- 34 – Cost Estimate with Unit Prices
- 41 – Profit and Salary Increases
“i did your PCM and PJM course and it seriously saved my ass (passed both on first try). Thanks so much for putting in the time to make it and keeping it really affordable – i recommend it to everyone i know“
– Olivia from Montana
What is this course NOT?
This is NOT strictly a practice test and the point of this course is not to get a high score on the questions. It is also NOT a replacement for your primary study material. I have additional guides available to help you schedule your study sessions and weed through the many online resources available to find the best ones.
What if I have questions during the course?
Send me an email! The assignments are great, but the best part of this course is that you are not doing it on your own! Enroll today to get started and ask me any ARE 5.0 PcM or PjM questions you have in relation to the course content and how to apply it to your own study schedule!
Have another question? Send me a message!
No contact form needed. We're pretty informal around here. Send me an email.
About the Instructor
Ben Norkin
I'm a practicing Maryland and Washington DC licensed architect and visiting lecturer at a local college. I always stress to my students that I am just like they are…just a few years into the future. I did well on the AREs because I can study efficiently. I'm trying to help you do the same! Read more about why I started Hyperfine here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Check out this great PCM Practice Exam
- Tons of great free ARE 5.0 resources right here