Become a Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC)

Elevate your career in claims and dispute resolution in design and construction as well as other industries with the Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC) credential—AACE International’s highest level of certification in forensic claims analysis. Recognized globally, the CFCC designation demonstrates your expertise in analyzing, quantifying, and resolving claims and disputes with accuracy, integrity, and professionalism.


What is CFCC Certification?

This certification validates an individual's advanced knowledge and experience in forensic claims consulting, including schedule delay and impact analysis, damage quantification of costs and damages, dispute resolution, and expert witness practices. Earning the CFCC credential signals your mastery in the forensic claims analysis and dispute resolution field and your commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the CFCC examination, you must prove that you possess:

  • A minimum of 12 years of industry-related work experience.
  • 4-year college degree
  • Current certification after education must be one of the certifications or licenses listed below (applicant may substitute an additional four years of verifiable claims relevant experience in place of an approved certification after education).

If a candidate has a certification or license not on the list, they may submit a request for the CFCC Committee's consideration to include. Click here for more details and the required form to submit your request. 

 

NOTE: Click here to review the Application Policy & Procedure before submission

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The only prerequisite for an AACE International examination is meeting the above eligibility requirements. Candidates are never required to purchase or participate in training offered by AACE International, AACE International Certification Institute, or any AACE-affiliated companies as a prerequisite for certification. Candidates are also not required to purchase study materials offered by AACE International. However, many candidates find the study guides and other recommended resources helpful in their preparation for achieving this certification. The following recommended resources are available for you to purchase and use at your discretion.

CFCC Examination Investment

While AACE membership is not required for certification, members receive the benefit of reduced examination fees.

  • US$250 application fee for members, followed by US$400 examination fee
    Total investment of US$650 for members
  • US$300 application fee for non-members, followed by US$465 examination fee
    Total investment of US$765 for non-members
  • US$260 resit fee (member and non-members)

All fees are due upon submission of an application and are non-refundable. The fee includes our eligibility documentation review and computer based testing (CBT) fee.

Recommended Study Materials 

  • There are no recommended study materials for this examination, since it is built around your claims job-experience and related experience requirements, based on common law or mixed law, where common law is part of mixed law). 

 

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Exam Structure

  • 5 hours maximum 

  • 100 multiple-choice questions 

  • 4 essay writing assignments 

  • Open Book - Candidates may use two bound resources of their choice

  • Any style, battery operated calculator permitted (not provided by the testing center)

Earning the Certification

  • An overall average score of 70% or higher across the multiple-choice question section and all four essays is needed to pass the exam 

  • The final exam result is achieved by averaging the score of all five sections.

Please note that it is the policy of the Certification Board, in accordance with our accreditation authority, to release results on a Pass or Fail basis only; therefore, no individual section or overall exam scores will be given.

*Resit policy as of January 29, 2022: CFCC Candidates who pass the multiple-choice portion of the CFCC exam but fail the essay portion will qualify to resit for the essays only. The modified resit exam is 4 hours in total and will consist of 4 essays that you may choose. The standard resit fee of $250.00 applies. This opportunity is valid for resits within the 6-month registration period. Once the 6-month registration period has lapsed, candidates who wish to retake the exam must sit for the entire CFCC exam again. 

Where and How to Take the Exam 

The exam can be taken at a designated testing center or through online proctoring. Before scheduling, candidates should verify system compatibility using AACE’s testing center locator and online system check tools. 

Recertification & Maintenance

The CFCC certification is valid for 3 years and must be recertified through the accumulation of 12 CEUs in at least two categories or through reexamination. Click here to learn more about recertification. 

Why Choose This Certification?

CFCC certification showcases you as an experienced claims professional working in the construction dispute resolution and litigation support arenas. It demonstrates the knowledge, experience, education, and skills necessary to qualify as a testifying expert. With an emphasis on claims arising from design and construction projects in countries with common law or mixed law, where common law is part of mixed law, the CFCC represents practitioners and specialists who meet a demanding set of claims preparation and dispute resolution criteria comprising experience, education, and compliance with industry-accepted ethical requirements.

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Begin your certification process by submitting your application through the AACE International Certification Portal. Take the lead in construction claims and elevate your career with the prestigious CFCC credential. 

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If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to certification staff. 

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