LARE Prep – live webinars AND STUDY MATERIALS For 2026
Registration is open for our Spring LARE sessions. Register through Eventbrite by clicking on the name of the event you’d like to attend – you’ll be taken directly to the event registration page.
If you want to purchase study materials only, a click will take you to our online store where you can get immediate access to our extensive pdf guides for each section. Want hardcopies? Printing and shipping costs will be added ($60) and we will mail you a box within 10 days. Look for the ‘Bound Hardcopy’ item and add it to your purchase when you check out.
INVENTORY, ANALYSIS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Live webinar and study materials – $250
February 27, 2026 8:30 am – 5 pm PACIFIC standard time
During this intensive one-day course, we review CLARB’s test specification topics and use practice exams to assess your knowledge, while providing study material to help fill in the gaps. This section contains a lot of information that must be memorized and we can help with sorting the work. The IA&PM Syllabus contains approximately 155 pages of information and 150 practice questions in both multiple choice and graphic AIT formats.
Study materials only – $175
Includes IA&PM Syllabus book with practice tests (mix of multiple choice and graphic AIT format problems), our ‘Maps and Plans of the LARE’ and ‘Section O’ documents in pdf format. Webinar/videos not included.
PLANNING AND DESIGN
Live webinar and study materials – $400
February 13, 14, 15, 2026 8:30 am – 5 pm PACIFIC standard time
Over the course of three days, we will prepare for this challenging section. We’ll review the fundamentals of planning and design skills as CLARB has defined them in the past, review some useful references not on CLARB’s list, and practice applying problem-solving techniques on multiple response and graphic AIT formats. The P&D Syllabus contains approximately 260 pages and 185 practice test questions. You’ll also receive separate packets containing 25 design advanced item type (AIT) problems with solutions, our ‘Maps and Plans of the LARE’, CLARB’s 2008 ‘LARE Reference Manual’ and our Section O.
Study materials only – $250
Includes P&D Syllabus book with practice tests (mix of multiple choice and graphic AIT format problems), 25 design advanced item type (AIT) problems with solutions, our ‘Maps and Plans of the LARE’, CLARB’s 2008 ‘LARE Reference Manual’ and our Section O. Webinar/videos not included.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Live webinar and study materials – $325
February 28-March 1, 2026 8:30 am – 5 pm PACIFIC standard time
We take two days to review CLARB’s test specification topics and use practice exams to assess your knowledge. This section contains a lot of process-oriented material around contracts and construction administration, and some materials and construction detailing that was formerly in the old Section 4. Candidates find plain, simple explanations and discussion of common project processes and roles invaluable. The CD&A Syllabus contains approximately 110 pages of information and 140 practice questions (mix of multiple choice and graphic AIT format problems).
Study materials only – $175
Includes CD&A Syllabus book with practice tests (mix of multiple choice and graphic AIT format problems) and ‘Section O’ documents in pdf format. Webinar/videos not included.
GRADING DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Live webinar and study materials – $450
February 6, 7, 8, 2026 8:30 am – 5 pm PACIFIC standard time
This intensive three-day course is invaluable for getting ready for Grading and Drainage. We’ll review CLARB’s topics and work on strategies for analyzing and answering advanced item type questions (AITs). About half of our time will be spent refreshing fundamentals of grading and drainage. We will focus on building and reinforcing skill, speed, and accuracy. The GD&SW Syllabus contains over 200 pages of information, and includes 110 test questions and 43 Advanced Item Type problems in separate packets that include the problem, its solution, and a step-by-step written guide.
Study materials only – $275
Syllabus book with practice questions in current multiple choice format, AIT problems and solutions, and Extra Help annotated step-by-step guidance for most AITs. Webinar/videos not included.
CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL EXAM
Live webinar and study materials – $250
January 30, 2026 Noon – 5 pm PACIFIC standard time
This course includes our CSE Study Materials, reference spreadsheets for planting and codes, video recordings, and our CSE Practice Test. It is a great resource for anyone seeking to understand current California practice! The CSE is updated every year in October, and we update our materials every year in December.
Study materials only – $125:
Includes Study Guide and reference spreadsheets for California plants and CA Codes and Regulations. Webinar/videos not included.
Need help passing a different state exam?
- Florida Section – ASLA Florida offers a review here. Also check John Denson‘s Florida study guide.
- Georgia – UGA sells a study guide here.
- Louisiana – State page looks clear with many resources, here.
- Massachusetts – Open book, no study guide needed here.
2026 Webinars and Study Materials
We’ve worked hard to provide different pathways to support you in preparing for the LARE.
- Our live webinars include a mix of lecture, discussion, and practice tests in a friendly, supportive environment. Extensive study materials are included. The realtime Zoom format allows us to share diverse practice experiences, mark up design problems on a shared screen and discuss exam issues. You will understand what the LARE includes, know what you still need to work on, and how to find the information you need to fill in the gaps. All sessions are recorded, allowing for anonymous or asynchronous participation.
- Tight on time? Attend on your own schedule by using our video recordings. We record every webinar session and make these available to all attendees – even if you can’t make the live date.
- Tight on funds? We sell our study materials at a discount (no lecture/video content included). Purchase through our online store gives you immediate access to extensive reference materials, practice exams, and graphic AIT practice problems for P&D and GDSW in PDF format. We’ll connect you with a study group too.
- Just overwhelmed by all this? Sarah is available for tutoring. We charge $120/hr, whether you are an individual or a study group (or an office) seeking targeted help. We can accomplish a lot in an hour or two! Book on Calendly or just email Sarah to set up a time.
Your access never expires, though we may provide newer materials if significant time has passed. You are always welcome to repeat a webinar if you didn’t quite make it over the top – no extra charge. We also offer a small discount for Canadian candidates to help with the exchange rate – contact us to find out more.
It’s very rewarding to take this virtual sabbatical with design professionals from all across North America. Join us!
Here’s a short video clip if you’d like to check out the format.
Sarah explains Metes and Bounds in simple terms – so you understand the concepts and remember them.
attend on your own schedule – with our video sessions
We record every webinar session. Watching our videos and using our study materials allows you to work on your own schedule. Purchase through the links below to get immediate access to study materials and a password to access video content through our Video Resources page. This is relatively new on our page, so contact us if you’re having trouble.
Prerecorded video sessions provide the same content and cost the same as live webinars. You are welcome to join us later, at any time, in the live Zoom classroom at no additional cost if you wish to get that real-time interactive experience.
We offer video webinars for all four sections of the LARE, plus the California Supplemental Exam.
INVENTORY, ANALYSIS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT $250
Pre-recorded video webinar sessions and all study materials
PLANNING AND DESIGN $400
Pre-recorded video webinar sessions and all study materials
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION & ADMINISTRATION $325
Pre-recorded video webinar sessions and all study materials
GRADING, DRAINAGE & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT $450
Pre-recorded video webinar sessions and all study materials
CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL EXAM $250
Pre-recorded video webinar sessions and all study materials
OTHER RESOURCES
Free LARE resources:
Section O – our general guide to the LARE’s current format and good strategies for test preparation. Updated to include our best advice for the 2023 Blueprint
2008 LARE Reference Manual—scanned pdf of the old reference standards
CLARB’s Eligibility Requirements by state—interactive map here
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Bound Hardcopies, $60 We can mail black and white hardcopy, comb-bound course materials for any single section at cost. If you want multiple sections, please purchase a ‘Bound Hardcopies’ item for each section. Allow ten days for shipping.
**This price reflects our current average cost to print and ship a single section’s study materials.**
“I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for all your time and effort with the class this weekend. It was very helpful, and you did great handling this new, virtual format. I didn’t think I’d like a Zoom class, but you changed that.”
“I’m extremely happy I took this course, and the Zoom format was actually helpful and efficient—more affordable doing it virtually than paying for a plane ticket and hotel. I would recommend it to everyone”
“I wish more people knew about this course. I enjoyed it so much. I wish we could have done it for four days, not just three! Thank you, Sarah, very much.”
“The course was fantastic—just what I was looking for to steer me in the right direction to prepare for Section 4.”
“Sarah is so knowledgeable and made me feel much more confident about taking the exam. As someone who takes a longer time to learn things, I appreciate how patient, considerate, and encouraging Sarah was. She wants us to succeed!”
“Just wanted to reach out and say thank you for your incredibly informative class. I felt more confident walking out of Exam 4 than any of the other exams. I’d play the recordings on the TV and watch from the treadmill in the weeks leading up to the exam. I think that, coupled with my dog-eared and over-highlighted syllabus, really made a difference.
Thanks again for your class – I’ll be recommending it to anyone I know studying for the LARE!”
“Just wanted to let you know I PASSED!!! Thank you for all of your tutoring help. I will be taking section 3 in December.”
“I’m currently starting to go through your CSE prep course, and I am excited for the content that you have developed. I believe you are doing such an important thing in helping people figure out how to study for this exam (and the LARE exams).”
“I wanted to let you know I finally passed Section 4!!! Thank you so much for your support, your course and your time, really appreciate it.”
“I recently took your Section 2 course and really loved it… (the recorded sessions) really helped me to hear you talk through the topics and hear thoughts/questions from other participants.”
“… I wanted to report back that I ended up passing all 4 sections! I am very appreciative of you and the planning and care that you’ve put into the course. In addition to just covering test specific content, you made it interesting and engaging and the courses were very inspirational. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the work you do as I know it is a labor of love!”
Are these study materials current?
CLARB’s latest LARE Blueprint launched in 2023. Expect the next major reorganization of the LARE to occur in 2028 or 2029. We recommend you do your best to complete as many sections as you can before that happens.
Our Preparatory Courses for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination were developed over 20 years by Ray Freeman, ASLA. At his retirement, we adapted his materials into online webinars. We run live webinars 6-9 weeks before the official test periods open for each session. Our materials are updated regularly as codes change (the PROWAG issued in 2024 is an example of this – ADA rules have expanded and we think you should be prepared).
Watch this space and subscribe to our mailing list for more information.
Fulfillment Policies
Refunds: We strive to work with LARE candidates and will refund or re-schedule any webinar date at no cost. We reserve the right to issue partial refunds where study guides have already been delivered upon purchase in pdf format.
Delivery: If you order a hard copy of our materials, allow 10 business days for shipping. We charge a flat fee for printing and shipping; it is the same for all sections.
Returns: We do not accept returns on printed materials.