Architectural Practice Course 2026 (APC 2026)

Programme Period:
12 May – 08 October 2026

Course Overview:
The Architectural Practice Course (APC) is a structured programme designed to prepare candidates for the Board of Architects’ Professional Practice Examination (PPE), a requirement for registration as an architect in Singapore. The course is delivered through facilitated online interactive learning and in-person tutorials, providing practical insights into professional architectural practice.

Course Structure:

• 19 Online Facilitated Interactive Sessions
• 4 Face-to-Face Tutorials
• 1 Introductory & Briefing Session (In Person)

Key Highlights:

• Mandatory course for candidates enrolling for the BOA PPE
• Comprehensive preparation aligned with the latest PPE syllabus
• Delivered by experienced practicing architects and industry professionals
• Option to register for selected individual sessions

Course Content

• Miscellaneous Related Acts & Statutes
• Professional Maturity
• Inception
• Feasibbility
• Outline Proposal
• Planning Submission
• Building Plan Submission
• Green Mark and WHS
• Detail Design
• Product Information
• Site Adminstration
• Tender Conditions
• Tender Action
• Contract Administration
• Procurement of TOP.CSC
• Maintenance Period / Defects Liability
• Closing-Out of Project

Who Should Attend
Primarily tailored for PPE Candidate, the Architural Practice Course (APC) also serves as a valuble resource for architects seeking to update and refine their professional knowledge, staying informed about the latest developments in the field.

Course Schedule

• Introduction & Briefing Session (Tuesday, 12 May 2026): Life Long Learning Institute 7pm-10pm event hall 2-2
  Miscellaneous Related Acts & Statues | Professional Maturity

• Session 1 (Tuesday, 19 May 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Inception

• Session 2 (Tuesday, 26 May 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Inception

• Session 3 (Tuesday, 02 June 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Feasibility

• Session 4 (Tuesday, 09 June 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Feasibility

• Session 5 (Tuesday, 16 June 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Outline Proposal

• Session 6 (Tuesday, 23 June 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Planning Submission

• Session 7 (Tuesday, 30 June 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Planning Submission

• Session 8 (Tuesday, 07 July 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Building Plan Submission

• Session 9 (Tuesday, 14 July 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Building Plan Submission

• Session 10 (Tuesday, 21 July 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Green Mark and WHS

• Session 11 (Tuesday, 28 July 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Green Mark and WHS

• Session 12 (Tuesday, 04 Aug 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Detail Design and Product information

• Session 13 (Tuesday, 18 August 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Site Adminstration

• Session 14 (Tuesday, 25 August 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Tender Conditions and Tender Action

• Session 15 (Tuesday, 01 September 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Contract Adminstration

• Session 16 (Thursday, 03 September 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Contract Adminstration

• Session 17 (Tuesday, 15 September 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Contract Adminstration

• Session 18 (Tuesday, 22 September 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Procurement of TOP.CSC

• Session 19 (Tuesday, 29 September 2026): Online Zoom 7-10pm
  Maintenance Period / Defects Liability and Closing out of Project

• Tutorial 1 (Thursday, 16 July 2026)

• Tutorial 2 (Thursday, 06 August 2026)

• Tutorial 3 (Thursday, 17 September 2026)

• Tutorial 4 (Thursday, 08 October 2026)
  Tutorial Venue: In Person SIA Level 3 Theatrette 1-6pm

Download Course Guide Here

Please watch this video in advance to prepare for the course