March 19, 2020: AACE is continuing to accept and process certification exam applications. However, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Kryterion testing centers around the world are temporarily closed. There is an opportunity for eligible candidates to take an exam through online proctoring, provided minimum system requirements are met. Please click here to download and review the Kryterion Test Taker Guide to confirm you can meet the system criteria. Otherwise, eligible candidates are placed on a waiting list until Kryterion testing centers resume regular business hours.

May 12, 2020 Update: Some exam centers are now open and available to take an on-site exam. To see if there is an exam center open close to you, please click here. If an exam center is not available, you may still be eligible for the online proctored (OLP) exam.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact certification staff at certification@aacei.org.

 

Professional Level Certifications


Certified Cost Professional (CCP)

A CCP is an experienced practitioner with advanced knowledge and technical expertise to apply the broad principles and best practices of Total Cost Management (TCM) in the planning, execution and management of any organizational project or program. CCPs also demonstrate the ability to research and communicate aspects of TCM principles and practices to all levels of project or program stakeholders, both internally and externally.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • 8 years industry related experience or
    4 years industry related experience + 4-year industry related college degree
  • 2,500 minimum word technical paper
  • Adherence to AACE's Canons of Ethics

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Examination Structure

  • 5 hours maximum
  • 120 simple multiple choice and compound, scenario questions
    • Domains: Basic Skills & Knowledge, Economic Analysis, Project Management, and Cost Estimating & Control
  • Closed Book – onscreen formula sheet(s) will be available for use
  • Any style, battery operated calculator permitted (not provided by the testing center)


Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)

A CEP is a professional with vital expertise to contribute to the economic evaluation of potential projects by supporting the development of budgets, project resource requirements and value engineering. By applying the estimating body of knowledge as outlined in AACE’s Recommended Practice 46R-11, the CEP estimates costs of a determined scope in order to advise management on project funding decisions. The CEP’s ability to clearly communicate cost estimates, both verbally and written, to all project stakeholders is critical to their success.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • 8 years industry related experience or
    4 years industry related experience + 4-year industry related college degree
  • Adherence to AACE's Canons of Ethics

 

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Examination Structure

  • 5 hours maximum
  • 119 simple, multiple choice and compound, scenario questions
    • Domains: Basic Estimating Knowledge, Complex Estimating Problems, and Estimating Process & Practices
  • 1 memo writing assignment with a given scenario and instructions for writing a response in an onscreen text box
  • Closed Book
  • Any style, battery operated calculator permitted (not provided by the testing center)


Earned Value Professional (EVP)

An EVP is a practitioner of Earned Value with demonstrated mastery of contract language as it relates to Earned Value application, the organization of a project’s scope into meaningful structure for execution; planning scheduling and budgeting the project work from initiation through close out using an integrated cost/schedule tool; highly proficient in monitoring project progress for performance measurement; an earned value management system (EVMS) and its related accounting component used to record actual costs for a project or activity; generating relevant reports, understanding and analyzing the information reported, using actual cost data from, or reconcilable with, the accounting system for management of a project or activity; and managing change to the scope of work and/or any deviation, performance trend, or change to an approved or baseline project control plan, throughout the life-cycle of a project or portfolio of projects in the public and/or private sector. The experienced EVP will have broad experiences in the interpretation of the EV data/metrics and possess the skills to provide coherent, relevant communications (oral and written) to all levels of project stakeholders (internal and external).

Eligibility Requirements

  • 8 years industry related experience or
    4 years industry related experience + 4-year industry related college degree
  • Adherence to AACE's Canons of Ethics

 

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Examination Structure

  • 5 hours maximum
  • 119 simple, multiple choice and compound, scenario questions
    • Domains: Planning, Earned Value Applications, and Monitoring Control
  • 1 memo writing assignment with a given scenario and instructions for writing a response in an onscreen text box
  • Closed Book
  • Any style, battery operated calculator permitted (not provided by the testing center)


Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)

A PSP is a skilled planning and scheduling professional with advanced experience in project planning, and developing, monitoring, updating, forecasting and analyzing integrated project schedules. The PSP leads the planning and scheduling process within the AACE International Total Cost Management (TCM) framework. A PSP is able to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, both internal and external.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • 8 years industry related experience or
    4 years industry related experience + 4-year industry related college degree
  • Adherence to AACE's Canons of Ethics

 

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Examination Structure

  • 5 hours maximum
  • 119 simple, multiple choice and compound, scenario questions
    • Domains: Basic Planning & Scheduling Knowledge, Practical Exercise, and Planning & Scheduling Applications
  • 1 memo writing assignment with a given scenario and instructions for writing a response in an onscreen text box
  • Closed Book
  • Any style, battery operated calculator permitted (not provided by the testing center)

 
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Professional Level Examination Investment

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

  • US$500 for members
  • US$625 for non-members
  • US$250 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. 

 

 



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