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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

AACE Announces Last Call for Board of Directors Nominations!

by Charity Quick, MBA CAE CIA CCT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | Oct 21, 2019

LastCallBODNomArtAACE is looking for leaders interested in furthering our mission and to help lead the Association. We have two open positions on AACE’s Board of Directors:

President-Elect
Vice President Finance

Interested parties should complete the online nomination form. You can self-nominate or nominate another person. All nominations will be submitted to the Nominating Committee for review. The Nominating Committee is charged with developing a slate of candidates to be put forward to the membership. Please go here to self-nominate, nominate another person, read position descriptions, etc.:
https://www.tfaforms.com/418232

There are substantial benefits to serving as a volunteer leader within AACE which include:

  • Playing a key role in shaping the profession
  • Enhancing the value AACE brings to membership and the community
  • Exchanging ideas and networking with other volunteer leaders

The Nominating Committee has identified desired attributes that will be part of the selection process. Applicants should possess:

  • Demonstrated leadership and involvement with AACE
  • Recognized leader in the cost engineering community
  • Relevant expertise in the disciplines of organizational management
  • Positive leadership attributes, emotional intelligence, ability to collaborate effectively and engage in debate when needed
  • Commitment to participate in 2-3 board meetings per year plus several virtual meetings
  • Visionary and strategic thinker with an ability to influence

The Nominating Committee will present its slate of candidates to the AACE membership no later than November 15. The membership has the option to add other nominations by presenting, no later than Dec. 15, a petition signed by 20 members in good standing. Voting in the online election will open on February 1, 2020 and close at 4 p.m. eastern US time on March 15, 2020. Elected candidates will take office at the 2020 AACE International Conference & Expo.

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