CERTIFIED COST PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW

Certified Cost Professional training (CCP)is a certification granted by the America Association of Cost Engineering (AACE) to individuals who possess fundamental knowledge and expertise in cost and project controls.

A CCP is an experienced practitioner with advanced knowledge and technical expertise to apply the broad principles and best practices of Total Cost Management (TCM) in the planning, execution and management of any organizational project or program. CCPs also demonstrate the ability to research and communicate aspects of TCM principles and practices to all levels of project or program stakeholders, both internally and externally.

CERTIFIED COST PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OBJECTIVES

CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE

• It is the certificant’s responsibility to ensure recertification fees are paid and applications are submitted on time, including all required documentation
• All certifications not renewed by the expiration date will result in an expired status immediately, unless other arrangements have been made and approved by AACE Certification Staff
• If you hold more than one AACE Certification;
  • For Re-examination: You must re-examine for each certification your wish to maintain prior to the expiration date.
  • For Credit Plan: You may submit one recertification by professional credit plan application with 15 CEUs. The application and credits are applied to all active certifications, pending approval. Please review the Recertification Handbook & Application Example for a detailed description of each category and acceptable activity to ensure you can meet the criteria prior to submission.

EXAMINATION PATTERN

The Computer Based Test is a (120 – Multiple Choice Questions) 5 hour continuous four part closed book exam. However, formula guides were developed to assist in calculating specific questions and available onscreen, when, and if, needed. Candidates are also permitted to bring any style of calculator, including programmable calculators, to use during the exam.

• Part I – Supporting Skills & Knowledge
• Part II – Economic Analysis
• Part III – Project Management
• Part IV – Cost Estimating and Control

CBT exams are conducted by http://www.kryteriononline.com/ around the year. Check your testing center location and working hours at this website.

To schedule you’re CBT, logon to this website http://www.webassessor.com/aace

Professional Level Examination Investment

While AACE membership is not required for certification, members receive the benefit of reduced examination fees.

• US$500 for members
• US$625 for non-members
• US$250 resit fee (member and non-members)

All fees are due upon submission of an application and are non-refundable. The fee includes our eligibility documentation review and computer based testing (CBT) fee.