Modernizing Assessment with Innovation and Change with NCARB

In this episode of Tried and Tested, host Isabelle Gonthier sits down with Jared Zurn, Senior Vice President of Programs at the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), to discuss how certification is evolving to keep pace with an ever-changing profession. Jared shares his journey from practicing architect to credentialing leader and explains how NCARB is rethinking its approach to certification, from integrating new technologies to re-evaluating long-standing processes. They explore the challenges of modernizing assessment programs, balancing tradition with innovation, and building support for meaningful change. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on what it takes to move a certification program forward.