The Project and Construction Management section may intimidate some folks who have not worked on or managed larger projects, but it is entirely possible to master this exam content, which includes the bidding and construction administration phases, and, as of 2017, landscape maintenance practices and procedures. Recent exam candidates have reported that Cheryl Corson’s 2017 Sustainable Landscape Maintenance Manual, has been helpful in preparing for LARE Section 1.
Passing LARE Section 1
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Getting Ready videos (watch on your own any time, 60-90 minutes)
- What to study, itemized in great detail
- Where to find study materials in all media
- Keeping a positive attitude, pass rates, scoring
- Study habits, settings, memory tricks, schedule (new videos will be added to keep current)
Live Getting Ready Interactive Q&A Sessions are included in your registration.
Getting Set videos on exam content (watch on your own any time, 60 minutes)
- Site Selection, siting program elements, program development, adjacency considerations, spatial standards
- Circulation and safety for pedestrians, bikes, and cars, ADA
- Project types, drive-up windows, stacking lanes, residential complexes, recreation facilities
- Sustainability considerations, material selection, fire and crime deterrents, noise reduction
- Which graphics to use to express things, design phases and construction sequencing (new videos will be added to keep current)
Live Interactive Getting Set Q&A Sessions are included with your registration.
GO! videos on LARE specific test taking strategies (watch on your own any time, 75 minutes)
- Using the weeks and days right before the exam wisely
- How to effectively spend your time during the exam
- Dissecting multiple response questions so you know what they’re really asking
- Using the skip, flag, and review functions to your best advantage
- How to sort questions to maximize right and left brain function, and more
Live Interactive GO! Q&A Sessions are included with your registration (this topic combines Sections 1 & 2).
As soon as you submit your payment, you will receive:
- Corson Learning website registration information to access the pre-recorded videos and private chat room
- Links on the member’s pages where you must separately register for the live interactive Q&A sessions
- Access to our growing lending library (you pay postage and handling only)
- One year unlimited access to Corson Learning videos and chat room
- Email support with Cheryl (within reason)
Questions? ask webinars@cherylcorson.com
Here’s a preview of some of the information that will be covered: Land8 Lounge article.
Note: A portion of Corson Learning proceeds are donated to LABASH, the annual student-led landscape architecture conference.
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Register For LARE Prep Section 1
Need help passing LARE Section 1? Register for the LARE Section 1 course and receive one year access to:
- LARE Section 1 training videos
- Links to live Q&A sessions
- Use of our growing lending library
- Unlimited access to Q&A session recordings that have already occurred
- Participation in private, members-only, moderated chat area
- Personal email and phone support (within reason)
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Request A Workshop
Cheryl has led one and two-day LARE prep workshops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, San Juan, and Seattle. Contact Cheryl if you prefer a workshop setting or would like to schedule one for your firm or organization.
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