Licensing Leaders: 5 Ways Early Licensure Can Elevate Architects and Supercharge Firms

Licensing Leaders: 5 Ways Early Licensure Can Elevate Architects and Supercharge Firms

Join us for an engaging live broadcast tailored for both aspiring architects and strategic architecture firms. Amber Book Founder Michael Ermann will explore the symbiotic relationship between architects achieving licensure early in their careers and the dynamic benefits they bring to firms. Michael will dive into how early licensure serves as a catalyst for both personal advancement and organizational growth, emphasizing the critical role firms play in supporting this achievement.

This session promises to shed light on the myriad ways early licensure enhances career opportunities for architects and bolsters the operational success of firms through innovation, profitability, and improved staff loyalty. Ideal for architects seeking to elevate their career path and firms dedicated to fostering a culture of professional development, this webinar is your guide to unlocking potential and prosperity through early licensure.

Learning Objectives

In this webinar, you'll Learn:

• The dual benefits of early licensure for architects' career advancement and for the strategic growth of architecture firms.
• How firms can effectively facilitate their architects' journey to licensure, reinforcing a culture of support and professional advancement.
• How early licensure initiatives attract driven professionals, enhance talent retention, and create a nurturing, productive workplace.
• The direct link between the presence of licensed architects and the elevation of project quality, innovation, and overall firm profitability and reputation.

About Michael

Michael Ermann is the creator of Amber Book, a leader in online architect registration exam preparation. Michael is a tenured full professor in Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design, where he’s taught design studio, environmental building systems, materials & construction methods, and architectural acoustics since 2001.

Ermann has been widely recognized for his leadership and contributions to architecture by the American Institute of Architects and the Architizer A+Awards, among others, winning 14 awards for his design, teaching, and research. Mr. Ermann earned a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in math from Tulane University.

About Paul

Paul Keskeys is Publisher and Editor in Chief at Architizer. A registered architect, writer and AI thought leader, Paul graduated from UCL and the University of Edinburgh, gaining an MArch in Architectural Design with distinction. After several years in practice, Paul transitioned to design media in 2015, establishing himself as a key storyteller and advocate for the global architectural profession.

Paul has spoken about the art of architecture and storytelling at many national industry events, including AIANY, NeoCon, KBIS, the Future NOW Symposium, the Young Architect Conference and NYCxDesign. As well as hundreds of editorial publications on Architizer, Paul has also had features published in Architectural Digest, PIN—UP Magazine, Archinect, Aesthetica Magazine and PUBLIC Journal.

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