The California Architects Board requires that, prior to licensure, new candidates complete an evidence-based structured internship program developed by the Board called Comprehensive Intern Development Program (CIDP) in conjunction with the Intern Development Program (IDP) of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). To learn more about CIDP and IDP, utilize the resources listed below and visit this site periodically for updates on CIDP/IDP.

• Overview

• AIA California Chapters
• AIACC Mentoring Program
• AIA IDP Mentoring
• AIA Internship Tools
• AIA/NCARB Emerging Professional's Companion
• CIDP/IDP FAQs
• CIDP Handbook
• CIDP/IDP Participating Firms Database
• NCARB IDP Guidelines
• NCARB IDP Introduction
• NCARB Handbook for Interns and Architects
• NCARB Online Application Instructions
• Online Application for NCARB Record
• Special CIDP/IDP Newsletter Issue
• Comment Form for CIDP/IDP Web Page

Updated 11/28/2007