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About Us

About AACE

 

Who We Are

With 7,000 members in 100 countries, AACE International has been serving the total cost management community since 1956. We are committed to the constructive exchange of ideas between members, development of technical guidance and quality education and recognition of subject matter experts. Our members work in a variety of disciplines and across all industries.

For over 40 years AACE has been certifying individuals. We offer the following certifications: Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP), Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) and Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP). AACE’s CCP, CCT, CEP, CST, EVP, and PSP certifications are independently accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards.

What Does "AACE" Stand For?

The legal name since 1992 is AACE International. In 1956 the organization was established as the American Association of Cost Engineers. While you may have seen that “AACE” stands for the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, this is only a statement that encompasses the work of the Association, not a legal name.

 
 
 
 

Our Vision

To be the gathering place and source of thought leadership for professionals who drive successful project and program delivery.

Our Mission

AACE members drive projects to complete on time, on cost, and meet investment and operational goals. We arm our members with the technical tools and expertise to support successful projects and programs.

AACE News

Certification Administrator Hired

by Penny Whoolery | Aug 08, 2017

SaraPeters2SmAACE International’s Certification Board is pleased to announce that Sara Peters has been hired as the new Certification Administrator.  Sara began her AACE journey on Monday, July 31, 2017, joining the certification team of Valerie Smith, Credentialing Analyst and Penny Whoolery, Manager, Certification and Membership.

Sara has over seven years of professional work experience supporting executive level staff and is proficient in development and implementation of administrative and human resources processes; management and preparation of correspondence and communications; in-depth collection, analysis and integration of information. 

As the Certification Administrator, Sara will play an integral role on the certification team by mainly providing guidance and support to prospective certification examination candidates and responsible for the organization, maintenance and management of our recertification program. 

She received her Associate Degree in Business Administration – Management & Marketing from South Hills School of Business & Technology in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 

Sara lives in Morgantown with her husband, John, and daughters, Sophie & Josephine; she enjoys traveling with her family and shopping with daughters.

We are excited to have Sara on the team, and feel confident you will enjoy working with her too.

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