Certification - Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)

Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP®) :

The PSP® program was created by a distinguished task force of industry experts assembled by AACE International®. The aim of this certification is to recognize specialists who meet a demanding set of planning and scheduling criteria by a rigorous examination, experience, education and ethical qualifications. The PSP® requirements have been established to reflect the sophistication of individuals in today's planning and scheduling industry and to fairly measure their knowledge, experience and best management practices.

Eligibility :

Experience requirements

At least 8 full years of professional experience, of which up to 4 years may be substituted by college/university degree. Related degrees include: engineering, building construction, construction technology, business, economics, accounting, construction management, architecture, computer science, mathematics, etc.

Submit application and fees

AACE Members US$350.00 Non-Members US$500.00 for the regular fee, subtract $50 for the early fee deadline. Submit the application, work/education verification and fees, at least 40 days before the next exam date to be scheduled at an exam site.

Document experience/education

Applications are reviewed and verified. Please submit a copy of college degree(s) with your application, plus any letters that could expedite the verification process.

Pass the examination

To become PSP certified, a 70% passing grade must be achieved on the 7-hour exam as determined by the Certification Board.

The examination process

The PSP examination consists of four parts (1 hour 45 minutes each).

Part I is Basic Knowledge. It consists of multiple-choice questions concerning the basics of planning and scheduling.
Part II is a real-time Communications Exercise. It requires the candidate to draft the equivalent of a one-page typewritten (maximum) memorandum to simulate reporting on planning and scheduling analysis to the project manager, explaining the issues and proposing a solution regarding a given problem.
Part III is a Practical Exercise. This part entails answering a series of multiple-choice questions concerning various aspects of a single problem.
Part IV is Planning and Scheduling Applications. It consists of multiple-choice questions involving planning and scheduling scenarios.