AACE International Certification A MARK OF DISTINCTION

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1 AACE International Certification A MARK OF DISTINCTION

2 AACE International CERTIFICATION The premier professional association for cost and management professionals, AACE International has offered top-notch certification programs for over 25 years. AACE International s Certification programs are designed to help you establish outside professional credentials. AACE s Certification programs give you a means to validate your skills and knowledge. AACE s Certifications provide an exam and experience validation that lets industry consumers identify those who meet AACE s Certification competency standards. Earn your mark of distinction by becoming a: CCC Certified Cost Consultant CCE Certified Cost Engineer EVP Earned Value Professional PSP Planning & Scheduling Professional ICC Interim Cost Consultant It is AACE s intent to recognize specialists who meet a demanding set of criteria by a rigorous examination, experience, education, and ethical qualifications. AACE s Certification requirements have been established to reflect the sophistication of individuals in today s cost and management profession and to fairly measure their knowledge, experience, and best management skills. Both public and private organizations are demanding more rigorous certifications to meet their own internal criteria. AACE s programs can provide you access to obtaining the right certifications to meet those requirements. AACE s Certifications will distinguish you as a professional who has the knowledge and skills to impact the bottom line. With AACE Certification, you can be sure that you have met a high quality standard. AACE s Certification experience is extensive. AACE s CCC/CCE program is independently accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards and the International Cost Engineering Council. SUMMARY OF THE AACE CERTIFICATION PROCESS Candidates sitting for any of AACE s Certifications must meet these minimum requirements, unless otherwise indicated: Experience requirements At least 8 full years of professional experience, of which up to 4 years may be substituted by a college/university degree is required for the CCC/CCE/EVP/PSP certifications. At least 4 full years of professional experience, of which up to 4 years may be substituted by a college/university degree is required for the ICC certification. Related degrees include: engineering, building construction, construction technology, business, economics, accounting, construction management, architecture, computer science, mathematics, etc. Submit application and fees For the CCC/CCE/EVP/PSP AACE Members US$ Non-Members US$ For the ICC AACE Members US$ Non-Members US$ Submit the application, work/education verification, and fees at least 40 days before the next exam date to be scheduled at an examination site. Check AACE s website, for upcoming dates and information.

3 Document Experience/Education Applications are reviewed and verified. Please submit a copy of the college degree(s) with your application, plus any letters that could expedite the verification process. (A verification of your employment can be as simple as a signed brief letter from your supervisor or human resources representative citing the dates of your employment and a brief description of your work duties.) Pass the Examination A 70% passing grade must be achieved on the examination as determined by the AACE Certification Board. The CCC/CCE/EVP/PSP certification examination begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at 5:00 PM. Each part is 1 hour 45 minutes in length, with a 15 minute break between each part. There is a 2 hour break for lunch. The ICC certification examination begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at 12:00 Noon. Each part is 1 hour 45 minutes in length. For the CCC/CCE: Part 1 50 multiple-choice questions on Supporting Skills & Knowledge (open book) Part 2 on Cost Estimating and Control Part 3 on Project Management Part 4 on Economic Analysis (open book) Parts 2, 3 and 4 consist of two sections each. The first section has 5 compound questions which contain 7 multiple-choice questions each. You will choose to answer only TWO of these compound questions, resulting in answering only 14 multiple-choice questions for the first section of each part. The second section of each part consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. Professional Paper Requirement: You will submit an electronic copy of a minimum 2,500 words on a cost engineering-related subject which must be submitted before or at the time of the examination. Papers previously authored within the prior three years may be used if they meet the specific technical and length requirements. Papers are graded on a pass/fail basis. For the EVP/PSP: Part 1 multiple-choice Part 2 multiple-choice Part 3 series of complex applications/multiple-choice Part 4 communications exercise 1-page memo EVP Exam Part 1 consists of 70 multiple-choice questions concerning the general planning, organization, planning and budgeting. Part 2 consists of 70 multiple-choice questions involving accounting, analysis and revisions. Part 3 entails answering various number of multiple-choice questions about a series of complex applications. Part 4 requires the candidate to draft the equivalent of a one-page typewritten memorandum to simulate reporting on earned value analysis to the project manager, explaining the issues and proposing a solution regarding a given problem. PSP Exam Part 1 consists of 80 multiple-choice questions concerning the basics of planning and scheduling. Part 2 consists of 40 multiple-choice questions concerning planning and scheduling scenarios. Some of the questions may be compound in nature. Part 3 is a practicum where the candidate will be required to solve a complex planning/scheduling problem and answer as series of 40 multiple choice questions concerning the problem. Part 4 consists of the candidate drafting a one page (maximum) memorandum to his/her project manager communicating the issues and proposing solutions. For the ICC: Part 1 50 multiple-choice questions on Supporting Skills & Knowledge Part 2 50 multiple-choice questions on Supporting Skills & Knowledge The ICC candidate is to choose a mentor (as a professional assistant) to help guide them while continuing to develop their professional skills and moving toward the next higher level of their career during the next four full years after earning the ICC certification. Preferably, the mentor will be a CCC or CCE. The ICC s work supervisor or a college professor might also be appropriate.

4 Ethics By submitting an AACE Certification application, you must agree to adhere to the AACE Canon of Ethics. This is a criterion that says all individuals will practice their profession in a manner that meets fundamental ethical standards. The full AACE Canon of Ethics can be found online at: Study Materials Recommended reading lists and study materials are available from AACE and are posted on the AACE website. For more information, visit: As Your Career Advances, AACE Certification Goes With You AACE s certification programs are versatile. AACE Certification is a mark of distinction. As with any of our certifications, a primary concern is to ensure that all of your credentials are up to date. That is why AACE requires you to recertify your CCC, CCE, EVP or PSP certification every 3 years by either professional credit plan or re-testing. The recertification program is designed to ensure that you have maintained continued expertise through work experience, continuing education, professional development, and active involvement in the profession. The ICC does not recertify but instead, you can pursue the CCC or CCE designation. Cancellation/Refund Policy AACE Certification application fees are non-refundable. An applicant scheduled to take an examination who fails to appear at the scheduled time and place is required to pay a re-sit fee of $60.00 for the CCC/CCE/EVP/PSP or $25.00 for ICC before rescheduling to take the examination at a later date. Exceptions should be requested in writing to the AACE Certification Board. Exam on Demand! AACE Certification examinations are now available at any time during the year (instead of only in June/July and December) as long as the following criteria are met: Headquarters must receive a 40-day notice for the exam date The exam is generally offered to a group of 5 or more candidates The proctoring body must be a corporation/ employer or a local section of AACE International All participants applications must be received at AACE Headquarters no later than 30 days in advance of the exam date Questions? Contact AACE International Headquarters with any questions or more information about any of AACE s certification programs. Address: 209 Prairie Avenue Suite 100 Morgantown, WV USA Phone: Fax: Internet: info@aacei.org AACE International is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional association Promoting the Planning and Management of Cost and Schedules. Since 1956, AACE International has provided its members with the resources they need to enhance their performance and ensure continued growth and success. With about 5,500 members world-wide, AACE International serves cost management professionals: planners and schedulers, project controls managers, cost managers and engineers, project managers, estimators and bidders, and value engineers. AACE International has members in 78 countries and currently includes 70 local sections. AACE has been certifying individuals as Certified Cost Consultants (CCC)/Certified Cost Engineers (CCE) since 1976, Interim Cost Consultants (ICC) since 2000, Planning & Scheduling Professionals (PSP) since 2004, and Earned Value Professionals (EVP) since 2005.

5 A A C E I N T E R N A T I O N A L C E R T I F I C A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N C C C / C C E / E V P / P S P / I C C Please type or print all responses. This application is for certification as a CCC CCE EVP PSP ICC (Check one) I plan to attend the examination scheduled on. I prefer to take the test at the location. Note: See Cost Engineering journal or our website at for a list of locations or call the Certification Office. GENERAL INFORMATION: Name (please print as it will appear on certificate): Home Address: Home Phone: Home Fax: Home Company Name: Job Title: Company Address (City/State/Zip): Company Phone: Company Fax: Company AACE INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: Are you a member of AACE International? Yes No Currently applying for membership EDUCATION INFORMATION: Attach a copy of each diploma received or a transcript from each college/university. If no degree received, indicate number of hours earned toward degree:. College/University City, State or Province, Country Degree and Major Date Received OTHER REGISTRATIONS/LICENSES HELD: Attach one copy of each registration/license listed. College/University City, State or Province, Country Degree and Major Date Received State/Province License Number Type or Field WORK EXPERIENCE: Certification Office Use Only Indicate the address where you wish to receive correspondence. Home Work List chronologically, most recent first. Attach additional sheets as necessary to fulfill experience requirement of the minimum 4-8 years for CCC/CCE/EVP/PSP. From: To: Title: Company Name: Mailing Address (City/State/Zip): Phone: Fax: Immediate Supervisor: Job Duties: From: To: Title: Company Name: Mailing Address (City/State/Zip): Phone: Fax: Immediate Supervisor: Job Duties: From: To: Title: Company Name: Mailing Address (City/State/Zip): Phone: Fax: Immediate Supervisor: Job Duties: ICC APPLICANTS ONLY - MENTOR: Name: Mailing Address (City/State/Zip): Phone: Fax:

6 C E R T I F I C A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N CERTIFICATION FEES: Early Fee Regular Fee* AACE International Members (CCC/CCE/EVP/PSP) US$300 US$350 Nonmembers (CCC/CCE/EVP/PSP) US$375 US$475 AACE International Members (ICC) US$100 US$150 Nonmembers (ICC) US$150 US$200 Check or money order enclosed Visa MasterCard American Express Eurocard Access Applications postmarked after May 1 for 2nd Quarter exam and after October 1 for 4th Quarter exam. Name on Card: Billing Address: Card Number: Expiration Date: Security Code (on back): Signature: Total Remitted: US$ CDN$ Note: Applicants who cancel or reschedule after the application deadline will be subject to a $60 re-sit fee if they wish to be scheduled for the next exam. TRANSACTIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE CREDIT CARD SECURITY CODE. ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. AFFIRMATION: QUESTIONS? Address: 209 Prairie Ave. Suite 100 Morgantown, WV USA Phone: COST Fax: info@aacei.org Internet: Having read the criteria for certification, and believing myself to be fully qualified, I hereby apply for certification by examination. I declare that all the submitted information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In making this application, I fully understand it is for enrollment purposes only. To complete the certification process, I will execute the necessary documents, submit to written examinations as required, be present for oral interviews if necessary, and supply further information as determined by the AACE International Certification Board. I further understand, and by my signature subscribe to, the AACE International Canon of Ethics, with the knowledge that any false statement or misrepresentation that I may make in the course of these certification proceedings may result in the revocation of this application and the issuance of a complaint of violation. Further, it is agreed that: a. all information and data submitted with this application will be used by AACE International only to verify the expertise of the applicant, and such information will not be divulged to any other person. b. the applicant hereby authorizes AACE International to investigate and verify all information, references, and other data and attachments to this application. c. the applicant agrees to hold all information, interview contents, tests, and other certification matters in the strictest of confidence. Such information shall not be copied or divulged in any way. d. the AACE International, Inc. certification program is administrated by AACE International, Inc. for the benefit of applicants. As an applicant, I agree to hold AACE International harmless from any consequences of acceptance or rejection of this application and to hold AACE International, Inc. harmless from statutory violations or conflicts of this program. Signature of Applicant Date Note: This original application must be received by AACE International at least 40 days prior to the scheduled examination date. AACE reserves the right to reject any late application and/or to schedule late applicants for a subsequent examination date. The application is valid for a period of one year s exam cycle after the original application date. If you do not take the exam within that time, you must wait for one full year before being eligible to submit a new application with appropriate fees. Please complete all applicable sections and provide appropriate verification so that your application can be processed quickly. If you are handicapped and require special access or other accommodations, please attach a separate sheet detailing your requirements. Thank you. Return completed application to: Certification Office AACE International 209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV USA