The '''Intern Development Program''' (IDP) is a national program in the [[United States]] designed to provide structured training for [[intern architect]]s to insure that they are exposed to most aspects of the architectural profession prior to sitting for the [[Architect Registration Examination]].
A candidate works under the tutelage of one or more architects as mentor(s) on a regular basis. Additionally the intern architect selects a sponsor, who is an architect who does not work for the firm where the intern is employed. Together the mentor and the sponsor work with the intern to make sure that the intern is actively working towards satisfying the requirements of the IDP program.
The program is based on a points system, where the intern tracks experience in a variety of activities. These activities include contracts, client contact, working drawings, design, field supervision and other tasks that architects will perform as part of their professional responsibilities.
==See also==
*[[National Council of Architectural Registration Boards]]
==External links==
*[http://www.ncarb.org NCARB website]
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[[Category:Professional certification in architecture]]
