March 19, 2020: AACE is continuing to accept and process certification exam applications. However, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Kryterion testing centers around the world are temporarily closed. There is an opportunity for eligible candidates to take an exam through online proctoring, provided minimum system requirements are met. Please click here to download and review the Kryterion Test Taker Guide to confirm you can meet the system criteria. Otherwise, eligible candidates are placed on a waiting list until Kryterion testing centers resume regular business hours.

May 12, 2020 Update: Some exam centers are now open and available to take an on-site exam. To see if there is an exam center open close to you, please click here. If an exam center is not available, you may still be eligible for the online proctored (OLP) exam.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact certification staff at certification@aacei.org.

Technician Level Certifications

Certified Cost Technician (CCT)

A CCT is an individual who has demonstrated proficiency in the basic skills and knowledge of total cost management. Generally, those seeking CCT certification represent early-career, young professionals who have not yet achieved the requisite years of experience needed to become certified as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or experienced mid- to late-career professionals who are working to advance their cost engineering skills.

Certified Scheduling Technician (CST)

A CST is an individual who has demonstrated proficiency in the general skills and knowledge of the scheduling process within the AACE International Total Cost Management (TCM) framework. Generally, CST represents early-career professionals who are working to gain the requisite years of experience, to become a certified Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or more experienced mid- to late-career professionals who wish to be recognized for their planning and scheduling skills.