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AACECertification

AACECertification

Agenda
Introductions
CertificationOverview
PortfolioofCertifications
RecertificationProcess
Summary

Presentedby
PennyWhoolery,Manager,Certification
ValerieVenters,CCP,CertificationBoardChair

Introductions
Certification Overview
CertificationOverview
Penny Whoolery
Manager, Certification

Valerie Venters, CCP

Chair, Certification Board
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Certification Overview

Certification Overview

MostaskedquestionregardingCertification:

HeadquartersCertificationStaff

WherecanIfindinformationaboutthe
certificationexamIwanttotake?
WrongAnswer:LinkedIn.com

GOTOpeopleforallCertificationquestions:
PennyWhoolery
Penny Whoolery Manager,Certification
Manager, Certification
ValerieSmith CredentialingAnalyst,Certification
JoannMetzler Administrator,Certification

RightAnswer:www.aacei.org
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Certification Overview

Certification Overview

Find a testing facility near you

Certification Overview

Certification Overview

AACE certifications offered & benefits

Recertification information and instructions
Policy & Procedures and Instructions
Registration portal
All active certified individuals
Volunteer opportunities
Annual certification reports

Find a testing facility near you

Computer Based Testing

Certification Registration & Scheduling

Policy & Procedure

Application&Payment
SubmitEligibilityRequirements

Examination Clearancetoscheduleexamination
Registration

Clearanceletter
TestTakerProfile
Examination Examdate,timeandlocationofchoice

Scheduling

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Examination Registration
Application&
Payment

If
Ifyes:
Clearancegranted

ClearanceLetter,
accessvoucher
code,scheduling
instructionsgiven

Examination Scheduling

30Daystosubmit
eligibility
documentation

Eligibility
documentation
receivedand
reviewed

Candidatereceives
clearance,access
vouchercode,and
schedulinginstructions
Ifno:
clearance
denied
and
candidate
notified

Selectstestinglocation
Candidate
schedulesexam

No
refunds

Certification Overview

Certification Overview

Certification Overview

Examination Scheduling
Candidatereceives
clearance,access
vouchercode,and
schedulinginstructions

CreatesaKryterion
testtakerprofile

CreatesaKryterion test
takerprofile

Selectsdate&time
S l
d
& i
basedupontesting
centeravailability

Selectstestinglocation

Enterscustomized
accessvouchercodeas
payment&submit

Arrivesontestingday
andtakestheexam

Cancellation&
Rescheduling

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Thereisaschedulingtutorialavailableat
www.aacei.org/educ/cert/CBT_Schedule_Tutorial/player.html

Portfolio of Certifications
PortfolioofCertifications

ThereisaCBTsimulationtutorialavailableat
http://www.aacei.org/educ/cert/CBT_Exam_Tutorial/player.html

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CertificationOverview

Certification Overview

AACEInternationalCertificationPortfolio

AACEInternationalCertificationsareAccredited

(5,804certifiedprofessionalsasofSeptember30,2013)

CouncilofEngineeringandScientificSpecialtyBoards(CESB)
CertifiedCostProfessional(CCP)

CCP(formerlyCCC/CCE)
CCT
PSP
EVP

CertifiedCostTechnician(CCT)
CertifiedEstimatingProfessional(CEP)
CertifiedForensicandClaimsConsultant(CFCC)
CertifiedScheduleTechnician(CST)*New

CEPwassubmittedinApril,2013;expectingapprovalbefore
endoftheyear

DecisionandRiskManagementProfessional(DRMP)*New
EarnedValueProfessional(EVP)
PlanningandSchedulingProfessional(PSP)

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Certified Cost Professional (CCP)

Eligibility Requirements

Fees:
$500
member
$625
nonmember

$250resit

8yearsprofessionalexperience,or
4yearsprofessionalexperience+4
yearrelatedcollegedegree
2,500minimumwordwritten
technicalpaper

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Certified Cost Technician (CCT)

Exam Structure

Eligibility Requirements

5Hoursmaximum
Closedbook onscreenformula
sheet(s)willbeavailableforuseas
needed
120simpleandcomplexmultiple
choicecontinuousquestions
Thereisnobreakoncetheexamis
launched*

Pass/Fail Results

Renewable

Pass/Fail:NOTknownimmediately;
technicalpapergrademustbe
reviewed
Pass: youcanexpectavirtual
certificateuponreceivingyour
overallexamresult
Fail: youhavetheoptiontoretake
theexam

CCPcertificationisvalidfor3years
andisrenewablebyreexamination
orprofessionalcreditplan.

Fees:
$250
member
$375
nonmember

4yearsprofessionalexperience,or
4yearrelatedcollegedegree

3Hoursmaximum
100questions
OpenBook(ONLYtwobooks
permitted:AACECCTPrimerand
Skills&Knowledge)
downloadedreferencebooksshouldbeprintedand
boundinabook;noloosepaper,iPads,Kindles,etc.
willbepermittedforresourcematerial.

$175resit

Pass/Fail Results

Fees:
$235
member
$325
nonmember

Exam Structure

Pass/Fail: knownimmediately
Pass:youcanexpectavirtual
certificatewithin7days
Fail: youhavetheoptiontoretake
theexam

Renewable

CCTcertificationisvalidfor4years
andisNOTrenewal

Fees:
N/A

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Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC)

Certified Scheduling Technician (CST)

Eligibility Requirements

Fees:
$250
member
$375
nonmember

4yearsprofessionalexperience,or
4yearrelatedcollegedegree

Exam Structure

Eligibility Requirements

3Hoursmaximum
100questions
OpenBook(ONLYtwobooks
permitted:AACECSTPrimerandPSP
StudyGuide)

Fees:
$500
member
$625
nonmember

downloadedreferencebooksshouldbeprintedand
boundinabook;noloosepaper,iPads,Kindles,etc.
willbepermittedforresourcematerial.

$175resit

Pass/Fail Results

Pass/Fail: knownimmediately
Pass:youcanexpectavirtual
certificatewithin7days
Fail: youhavetheoptiontoretake
theexam

$250resit

Renewable

CSTcertificationisvalidfor4years
andisNOTrenewal

Fees:
N/A

4yearcollegedegree
+8yearsverifiableclaimsexperience
+1certificationaftereducation(AACE'sCCP,
CEP,EVP,orPSP,orCertifiedConstructionManager
(CCM)CertifiedProfessionalConstructor(CPC),
ProfessionalEngineer(PE),RegisteredArchitect(RA)
orCharteredQuantitySurveyor(CQS)
+4lettersofreference
+1recentProfessionalPaper/Report

Exam Structure
5Hoursmaximum
Openbook candidate'schoiceof2
referencebooks
100simpleandcomplexmultiple
choicecontinuousquestions
4writtenessaysbaseduponareal
lifeclaimscenario
Thereisnobreakoncetheexamis
launched*

Pass/Fail Results

Renewable

Pass/Fail:NOTknownimmediately;
thewrittenessaysmustbeextracted
andgraded
Pass: youcanexpectavirtual
certificateuponreceivingyour
overallexamresult
Fail: youhavetheoptiontoretake
theexam

CFCCcertificationisvalidfor3years
andisrenewablebyreexamination
orprofessionalcreditplan.

Fees:
$235
member
$325
nonmember

Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)

Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP)
Earned Value Professional (EVP)
Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)

Eligibility Requirements

Fees:
$500
member
$625
nonmember

8yearsprofessionalexperience,or
4yearsprofessionalexperience+4
yearrelatedcollegedegree

$250resit

Exam Structure
5Hoursmaximum
Closedbook
120simpleandcomplexmultiple
choicecontinuousquestions,
includingwrittenmemo
Thereisnobreakoncetheexamis
launched*

Pass/Fail Results

Renewable

Pass/Fail:NOTknownimmediately;
thewrittenmemomustbeextracted
andgraded
Pass: youcanexpectavirtual
certificateuponreceivingyour
overallexamresult
Fail: youhavetheoptiontoretake
theexam

CEP,DRMP,EVP&PSPcertifications
arevalidfor3yearsandare
renewablebyreexaminationor
professionalcreditplan.

R
RecertificationProcess
tifi ti P
Fees:
$235
member
$325
nonmember

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Recertification Overview

Recertification

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Recertification By Examination

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Written Instructions Recert by Exam

To register for the exam, please login to the portal and follow these instructions:
Login with your primary e-mail address and password
Once logged in, Select Upcoming Events from the menu on the left.
Scroll to the Exam Name you want to take, and select
Read the Event Details and Registration Details
Click Register for this Event
Select the exam fee you are eligible to select
Complete the required fields, such as: Agreement to the application terms
(li t d under
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details)
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t( ) you wish
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Click Next
Confirm your information, and if correct, click Register Now
Review your shopping cart , remove any unwanted items, etc. and when done
shopping, select Proceed to Checkout
Add any billing/address information requested, click Next
Enter your credit card information, click Next
Wait for confirmation/receipt.
You will receive an email confirmation of your transaction and information on what
to do next.
If you have any questions or technical difficulties, please contact us Headquarters
staff immediately.

Recertification
by
Professional
Credit Plan

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Written Instructions Recert by PCP

To recertify through professional credit plan, login to the portal and follow these
instructions:
1. Select Online Store from the menu on the left
2. Type in Recertification in the search box
Find and Select Recertification Handbook & Application
3. Add it to your cart
4. Proceed to Checkout and provide payment information.
5. Once payment has been processed, the Recertification by Professional Credit
Plan Handbook & Application is downloaded to your profile to use when you are
ready.
d
To view and complete your Recertification by Professional Credit Plan Handbook &
Application, conduct the following:
1. Login to the portal
2. Select "My Purchases" on the left menu. (Do not select my downloadable
purchases as this is reserved for other AACE products)
3. Select My Downloadable Products link
4. Select the Recertification by Professional Credit Plan link
5. The PDF form is opened and is ready for completion.

RecertificationCategories

Recertification

Recertification by exam registration instructions

Recertification by PCP registration instructions

Recertification Handbook & Application Example

Lists volunteer opportunities to earn CEUs

Describes CEUs and how to earn them
Email link to submit documents
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RecertificationCategories

RecertificationCategories

CertificationSummary

Whyshouldyoubecertified?
Itisaninvestmentinyourcareer.
Itisessentialtobeproficientintheprinciplesandbestpractices
oftotalcostmanagement.
Certificationisverificationofthatproficiency.
Certification is verification of that proficiency
Itprovidesasystemtoindicatethatapersonperformingthe
workisqualified.
AACEcertifiedindividualsearn17.4%morethananindividual
withouttheAACEcertification

SUMMARY

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