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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.

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Free Webinar: Wednesday, February 10 - Importance of Cost & Schedule Integration

by Jennie Amos | Jan 06, 2021

Today would be a great day to register for our upcoming webinar: Importance of Cost & Schedule Integration! This is a free opportunity for members and non-members.

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Projects are increasing in scope and complexity. How do we accurately predict and report on the success of a project and still have time to actually manage it? Integrating your cost and schedule is a start! In this presentation, we will discuss the power of integrated cost and schedule and the benefits of a time-phased budget vs a cost loaded schedule. We will discuss how technology can support organizations in cost and schedule integration as well as the impacts of integrated project data on a project's overall health and success.

Primary Discussion Topics:

  • Critical path methodology vs. earned value methodology
  • Time-phased budgets compared and contrasted with cost-loaded schedules
  • Benefits of integrated project estimate, schedule, and cost data
  • Integrated project coding structures

Learning Objectives:

  • Define cost-loaded schedule and time-phased budget methods
  • List the advantages and disadvantages of each mothod
  • Explain the importance of integrating both cost and schedule
  • How technology can support organizations in cost and schedule integration

Benefits for Participants:

  • Understanding the impacts of integrated project data on a project's overall health and success
  • How project management practices and processes affect the overall project
  • Pros and cons of a time-phased budget and cost-loaded schedule
  • Steps needed to integrate project cost and schedule data

AACE is pleased to offer this webinar which is generously sponsored by ARES PRISM.

Presenters:
Russ Stevens
Senior Solutions Analyst, ARES

AACE's Host: Richard C. Plumery, EVP

Date/Time: February 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM Eastern (US)

CEUs: .1 CEU = 1 hour

Fee: Free to members and non-members

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