I know how hard it can be to read on your own. I am sure you know how I am a big advocate of “reading books.” But I admit it. It is hard to do it on your own. Especially when there are hundreds of pages to read for technical exams. So, I created these video lectures to be your reading buddy. I read and study books like you, create these animated video lectures to explain them further, and add new quiz questions at the end to solidify your understanding.
The Method
Before each video lecture, you see a list of reference materials (specific chapters and sections from books and documents).
My method is easy;
- Read the material,
- Watch the lecture,
- Solve the quiz.
Instead of a long, boring presentation, I explain each topic through new questions so you can see the content applied to a scenario and learn the content for good.
More Details;
- Please visit the Table of Contents to see all the content covered in this course.
- As of May 2024, I have 22 hours of animated content and 262 brand-new quiz questions distributed through the lectures. These questions are different from those already in PPD, PDD, or PA bundles.
- These video courses focus on more technical topics (PA, PPD and PDD exams), and I have six modules as of now:
- 0. How To…
- 1. Structures
- 2. Sustainability & Environment
- 3. Mechanical Systems
- 4. Site Analysis – Zoning Regulations and Placement of Buildings.
- 5. Water & Plumbing.
Check out the Table of Contents
- All questions in the video courses (and more) are also provided in the Quiz format, so after watching the videos, you can solve all of these questions on your own to test how much you retained.
- You can easily access the courses and quizzes via your phone or tablet.
Subscription Cost and Details (Please Read Carefully)
- This purchase only includes access to Video Courses. All other products, like question bundles (ADA, PCM, PJM, PPD, PDD, and PA), are sold separately. Subscribing to video courses will not give you access to the other products.
- The monthly subscription cost for the video courses is $30/month, and it is a recurring fee, not a one-time payment. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to this payment structure. Please visit the Table of Contents to see all the contents of these videos.
- You can cancel your subscription anytime you want and come back anytime you want.
- Because this is a monthly subscription, all sales are final.
- Please use Google Chrome to get the best experience.
Free Sample Video
Here is a sample moment question taken from my video courses. Please remember that this is just a portion of the entire lecture. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch more informative videos.
I keep adding more and more videos to cover all the ARE content. So stay tuned…
Bundle Includes
- 6 Exams
- 39 Videos
- 26 Quizzes
Ratings and Reviews
Jordy Virguetti
Honestly I tried a lot of study materials but always found the formatt of the exam to be the difficult part. Turns out I just needed more practice questions. This is such a good resource to take you from almost passing to passing the exams!
jesicka
thank you
maryamelalatee
The content is great. i wish if you add more key concepts and topics videos.
Alia Elkady
I really liked this course. It demystified many concepts that I was struggling with. Videos are clear and concise.
Gayle Woods
This study information is very helpful especially with the visual aids and the direction on what books you should read and which chapter. I would recommend this study course to anyone currently studying for the ARE exams. I have passed one of the hardest tests with the help of this course.
LC77
the best course so far with reasonable price tag. continue in this direction please
One person found this helpful.
Wendy Wang
These video courses are so helpful and well-structured, with detailed explanations along with graphics to help understand the content.
Gianina Aldazabal
Excellent videos, thank you!!
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Laura Richter
Reading the recommended material and watching the videos for reinforcement is why I passed PPD! There is a lot of reading and it is not easy, but worth every second. You will learn so much and succeed! Elif is clear and concise in her explanations of complicated topics. Please keep making videos!
3 people found this helpful.
Angelica
Amazin video and very good explanations! THANK YOU SO MUCH .
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Your Videos (& Quizzes) are GREAT, would you consider a video on retaining walls?
Thanks so much, Moshe! I might add a short video with a few sample questions with solutions. I will add it to my list. Thanks for this request.
Thank you for assigning reading material and creating these lectures and exams, and not charging us an arm and a leg! The NCarb study materials are hard to get through alone. I like how you explain things into simple terms. I like the settle video editing you do, like explain latent heat and zoom in on the ice in the glass. Thank you for your dedication to help the ARE candidates. Much love ❤️
Thanks so much for appreciating my effort. I really work so hard on this content and keeping it affordable is one of my main priorities. Please help me spread the word about these videos so I can keep them affordable and accessible. I wish you the best of luck, hope you pass all of your remaining exams.
I never thought I would enjoy watching Structures related videos, but Elif has done an incredible job in simplifying and explaining these complex ideas into educational, easy-to-follow and enjoyable short videos! Thank you for spending the time and effort to create these videos, I had previously attended some of your live structures sessions and found them so helpful! It’s so wonderful to now have access to these recorded videos whenever we need a structural refresher! Thanks again for everything you do and your undeniable dedication, I have been recommending your site and materials to everyone I know!
This made me SOOOO happy… Thanks for the support, Adeline!!!
Thank you Elif for making these videos! They are clear and concise and comprehensive for someone who has always struggled understanding structural concepts. You can tell you have put your heart and soul into making these courses, especially the videos. I very much appreciate that they are affordable and that you strive to help people pass the ARE exams. Thank you again for all your efforts during my journey of passing the ARE’s!!!
Thank you sooooo much, Eleni! It is great to hear that the videos were easy to understand and helpful. I really work so hard on them, so it is great to be acknowledged. Also, thanks for pointing out the affordability aspect, means a lot! I wish you the best of luck with your exam journey! Hope you get licensed very soon!
Elif, your videos are great! Clear and to the point. I like studying with questions. You should do more of the topics. I just joined. Completed the sustainability. It is clear an to the point. I like your approach to the skills for test taking. Thanks!
Thanks so much, Berenice! It is great to hear that you liked the videos. I am working on more, it takes a lot of time. I wish I could produce faster but getting there. I wish you pass all of your exams soon! Happy studying and best of luck!
Being a visual learner, these videos make it SO much easier to understand structures. They are so informative and well put-together. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Bianca! I am more than happy to help. Best of luck with your studying and exams!
Elif,
These video are incredibly helpful and on-point. You don’t run around beating the bush and waste people’s time. You explained things in simple terms even the most complicated concepts. This is the best $15 anyone could spend studying for the exams. I dare say even far better than some of the pricey video lectures out there. This is a testament to your experience taking the exams, your hard work putting these questions and explanations together and your genuine desire to help ARE candidates cross the finish line. Please keep making them. These videos along with questions are highly recommended tools to pass the exams!
Thank you so much, Joyce! It is great to be helpful to fellow architectural workers and to be acknowledged by them. Since day-1, I have dreamed of this platform being an accessible and affordable source for architects. This was and never will be a profit-driven business because I know how hard to pass these tests, and more importantly, I know how much an entry-level architectural worker is making in this country (or in the world). So ideologically, I believe in making the sources as affordable as possible to include all income levels. Education is a fundamental human right, after all. Even though it is incredibly time-consuming and challenging to produce video content, I feel this is my responsibility to the community. So I will continue to make them until I cover all contents for the six exams. I hope I can succeed.
Hi when will you have all your videos completed as I would like to watch all of them once your done and then reschedule my exams?
Hi Israel,
I am working on videos every day. That is the biggest portion of my daily workload. It takes about 3-4 weeks to complete the content of a 45 to 60-minute video which is followed by another week of production and post-production efforts. I go through all the books NCARB listed, all the questions I have and NCARB has in their free practice exams, and many other online resources to get a full picture of the topic. Si it is time-consuming. My goal is to finish all technical content by early 2024. Following that, I will start creating lectures for PCM, PJM, and CE. I admit it is a slow process, but I promise I will do my best to get as many hours in as possible.
Pass my last test PPD, your videos were really helpful, thank you. Mechanical concept was hard for me, your videos help.
Thank you for these amazing videos, Elif! I’m wondering if you have any recommendations for a visual/video reference of selecting structural systems for buildings. I feel like that is a common topic in these exams (especially PPD).
Hi Christine,
Thank you so much! I don’t know a lecture like that but I added to my course list. I will work on that. Thanks for the advice.
I tried Amberbook and Black Spectacles for PPD/PDD, but wasn’t finding success with either so I switched to Elif’s materials/study resource guide. Aside from purchasing the quiz sets I also subscribed to her video lectures which outlines exactly what you need to read for each test. The readings can be substantial but overall trust the study path and use apps like Speechify to help with the legwork. The quizzes helped me reinforce the content you read and concepts finally started sticking with me on exam days. There is definitely something to be said about HOW you work through the exams but if you’re feeling overwhelmed with other programs and their “study everything for one giant test” approach, I’d definitely recommend trying her method. It’s what finally helped me break through and pass these last two. Thank you so much Elif!
Congratulations Gilberto! I am so happy to hear that my materials were helpful to you. Made me so happy for both of us. Thanks for sharing. I wish you the best! CONGRATULATIONS!!!