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UPDA Architecture Qatar Exam (SLP)

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🏛️ UPDA Architecture Exam Preparation Course – Overview

UPDA Architecture Qatar exam preparation course by Green International is specifically designed to help architects in Qatar successfully pass the professional licensing exam conducted by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME). This intensive training program combines expert instruction, real exam simulations, and complete licensing support to ensure first-attempt success for architecture professionals seeking Grade A, B, or C classification.


🎓 Course Format & Delivery

  • Duration: 30 hours of structured training
  • Mode: Live online via Zoom and/or in-person sessions
  • Schedule: Flexible evening batches (typically 7 PM – 10 PM, 3 days/week)
  • Audience: Practicing architects, new applicants, and repeat exam takers

📘 Topics Covered

  • Qatar Construction Standards (QCS) and Local Authority Regulations
  • Architectural Design Principles & Site Planning
  • Building Codes, Safety, Accessibility, and Sustainability
  • BOQ, Cost Estimation, and Project Planning
  • Structural Concepts and Building Materials
  • Environmental Impact, Energy Efficiency, and Green Building Codes
  • Contract Management, Tendering, and Consultant Roles
  • Real-time scenarios and frequently asked questions from previous exams

💻 LMS & Digital Support

  • 24/7 access to a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS)
    • Recorded lectures and video tutorials
    • Downloadable study materials and PowerPoint notes
    • MCQ-based quizzes and performance tracking
    • Past question banks for practice

🧠 Mock Tests & Simulation Practice

  • 15–20 full-length mock exams designed to simulate the actual UPDA architecture exam format
  • Timed practice sessions and topic-wise drills
  • Regular assessments to monitor speed and accuracy

🤝 Additional Benefits

  • Live doubt-clearing sessions via Zoom and WhatsApp groups
  • Peer interaction and strategy sharing with recent exam pass-outs
  • Comprehensive licensing support: MME application, police clearance, MOE equivalency

🎯 Results & Success Rate

Green International’s UPDA architecture training program follows a proven system with a 98%+ pass rate, using exam-focused techniques, high-quality study material, and simulation-based learning.


The UPDA Architecture Exam Preparation Course by Green International is a complete solution for architects in Qatar aiming to secure their professional license. With expert trainers, in-depth syllabus coverage, realistic mock exams, and end-to-end application support, this course ensures that every candidate is fully equipped for exam success.

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Course Curriculum

UPDA Architecture Study Presentation
Project management Fundamentals
Other study materials – 12 Pdf documents to review

UPDA Architecture Session 1
150-180 Minutes
UPDA Architecture Session 2
150-180 Minutes
UPDA Architecture Session 3
150-180 Minutes
UPDA Architecture Session 4
150-180 Minutes
UPDA Architecture Session 5
150-180 minutes
Project Management Fundamentals 1
150-180 Minutes
Project Management Q and A Practice
150-180 Minutes

UPDA Architecture VIQ Mock Tests
225 Exams

Key Features

1. Expert-Led Instruction with Local Authority Alignment

  • Delivered by senior architects with Gulf experience and deep knowledge of MME/UPDA exam requirements.
  • Curriculum aligned with Qatar Construction Standards (QCS), Ashghal, Baladiya, and MME regulations, ensuring practical applicability and exam relevance.

2. Structured, Exam-Focused Curriculum

  • Covers all critical domains:
    • Building Codes & Fire Safety
    • Site Planning & Urban Design
    • BOQ, Estimation & Specifications
    • Sustainable Architecture & Green Building Codes
    • Tender Procedures, Consultant Roles & Project Lifecycle
    • Materials & Structural Coordination for Architects

3. Interactive Live Sessions & Classroom Training

  • 30 hours of live instructor-led training Recordings.
  • Sessions incorporate real case studies, regulatory frameworks, and previous exam patterns to enhance critical thinking and contextual understanding.

4. Advanced LMS with 24/7 Learning Access

  • Robust Learning Management System (LMS) enables:
    • Access to recorded sessions for flexible revision
    • Study resources in PDF format
    • 225 Mock tests to practice and progress dashboards
    • Instant feedback and performance analytics for self-evaluation

5. Extensive Mock Exam Ecosystem

  • 225 Full exams from past-year question sets, situational MCQs, and technical case scenarios.
  • Focus on time management, accuracy, and exam temperament development.

6. Comprehensive Licensing Documentation Support

  • End-to-end assistance with:
    • MME application submission
    • Police clearance procedure
    • MOE equivalency documentation
    • Grade (A/B/C) classification strategy based on profile evaluation

7. High Success Rate and Retake Assurance

  • Green International maintains a consistent 98%+ pass rate across all disciplines, including architecture.
  • Flexible retake and LMS access policies ensure extended preparation without additional financial burden.

8. Tailored Learning for Freshers & Experienced Architects

  • Modular approach adapts to the needs of both fresh graduates and senior professionals.
  • Emphasis on design-code integration, local authority practices, and multi-disciplinary coordination, all crucial for architectural licensure in Qatar.

FAQ

UPDA Architecture Exam Self Learning Package (SLP)

Architecture Engineers with a bachelor’s degree, valid Qatar ID, residence permit, and a clean legal record are eligible.

The official exam fee is 300 QAR. In addition, candidates should consider document attestation and PCC expenses. For the latest details, please check with the Green International team.

Yes. Candidates can reapply within 30 days from the exam date. Green International provides continued support and guidance until you pass.

Engineers are allowed up to four attempts, with certain attempts (2nd & 4th attempt) requiring approval from MME.

 

Grades are based on experience: Grade C, Grade B, and Grade A. Higher grades require more years of professional experience.

Grade A: Typically awarded to engineers with 10 or more years of experience.

Grade B: Awarded to engineers with 7 to 10 years of experience.

Grade C: Awarded to engineers with 5 to 7 years of experience.

Trainee: Engineers with less than 5 years of experience may be classified as trainees.

The exam is computer-based, multiple-choice (MCQs), with 25–27 questions. There is no negative marking, and results are given instantly.

You can find the full step-by-step process here: https://greenintl.net/upda-resources/upda-exam-registration-procedure/

Candidates from unlisted universities and suspended universities in UPDA Approved list must complete additional approval steps and they need to obtain school equivalency and degree equivalency from Ministry of Education (MOE), Qatar. Green International assists throughout the process to ensure smooth registration.

https://greenintl.net/upda-resources/upda-exam-registration-procedure/

The package includes access to Green International’s LMS, which contains updated study materials, 225 mock tests with Solution Report, class videos, application submission guidance.

Yes. If you decide to switch to live training later, the full amount paid for the SLP will be adjusted toward the complete training program.

Green International is the first institute to introduce UPDA Exam Training in Qatar and has been conducting this program successfully for over 10 years. With a 98% success rate and structured LMS-based support, it is the most trusted choice for candidates.

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This course includes:
Expert led Live Lectures Self Learning
Study Materials Dedicated LMS Access
Live class Recordings 7 Sessions - 150-180 Minutes
Mock Exams 225 Exams
LMS Access Online Portal and Mob. App
Skill Level Engineer License
Language English
Course Completion Certificate Yes