Qualifying as an architect in the UK involves completing Part 1, 2 and 3 qualifications and undertaking a minimum of 24 months’ professional practical experience. Using the RIBA PEDR tool, you can now easily log your practical experience in our new and improved recording platform, in preparation for the Part 3 exam.

Whether you're a returning user or new to PEDR recording, these guidance documents include tips on all aspects of PEDR, including information on practical experience, advice on working in a practice and how to use the new system.

You can watch our demo video on the PEDR tool, showing you the key steps in creating a record sheet through to the approval stages.

• PEDR Student guidance and FAQs - PDF
• Guidance for Professional Studies Advisors (PSAs) monitoring practical experience - PDF
• Guidance for PEDR Employment Mentors - PDF

If you do not have a Professional Studies Advisor (PSA), find out about how our PEDR Monitoring Service may be able to support you.