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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

Call for Board of Directors Nominations—2018-2019

by Charity Quick | Aug 30, 2017

The Call for Nominations is now open and we are seeking candidates for the open positions of President Elect, Vice President-Finance, Vice President-North American Regions, Director Region 1, Director Region 2, Director Region 4, Director Region 7 and Director Region 9.

Service on the Board of Directors of AACE is a rare chance to help drive the decisions of our highly-respected international association and shape the future of our profession. This is an exciting time to join the leadership of AACE and help us navigate our ambitious future.

Board service is a chance to grow personally and professionally, to develop skills, gain unique experience and make lasting connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals.  AACE has a dedicated staff in Morgantown WV who make the board's job as fulfilling as possible. They take care of managing AACE day-to-day enabling the board to focus on matters of strategic importance which can help improve our programs and services that we offer to our members.

The President Elect serves on the board for a total of three years (one as President Elect, one as President, and one as Past President). The term of office for Vice President-Finance is two years with a limit of two terms. The term of office for Vice President-North American Regions is two years and they are limited to one term. The term for a Regional Director is two years and they are limited to one term.

For more information concerning the responsibilities of these positions and to self-nominate or nominate another candidate please follow this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/418232

Potential candidates must hold an active membership with AACE, be willing to accept a leadership role and most importantly have the time to dedicate to fulfilling their responsibilities. The call for nominations ends September 30th, 2017.

New board members take office immediately prior to the Annual Meeting in June 2018. 

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