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Certified Cost Engineer (CCE®)

The Certified Cost Engineer (CCE®) certifications is conducted by The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI®) which is the largest organization serving the entire spectrum of cost management professionals. AACE International is industry independent, and has members in 78 countries and 71 local sections. AACE®'s CCE® is independently accredited by the Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB®) and the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC®). The certification aims at recognizing specialists who meet a demanding set of earned value management criteria by a rigorous examination, experience, education and ethical qualifications. The CCE® requirements reflect the sophistication of individuals in today's earned value industry and it fairly measures their knowledge, experience and adherence to best management practices. CCE® certification distinguishes cost and management professionals who have the knowledge and skills that impact the bottom line and the certification by AACE ensures a high quality standard.


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 CCE/CCC certified, a 70% passing grade must be achieved on the 7-hour exam as determined by the Certification Board.

The examination process

The CCC/CCE certification examination begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at 5:00 PM. Each part is 1 hour 45 minutes in length, with a 15 minute break between each part. There is a 2 hour break for lunch.

Parts 2, 3 and 4 consist of two sections each. The first section has 5 compound questions which contain 7 multiple-choice questions each. You will choose to answer only TWO of these compound questions, resulting in answering only 14 multiple-choice questions for the first section of each part. The second section of each part consists of 20 multiple-choice questions.

Professional Paper Requirement

You will submit an electronic copy of a minimum 2,500 words on a cost engineering-related subject which must be submitted before or at the time of the examination. Papers previously authored within the prior three years may be used if they meet the specific technical and length requirements. Papers are graded on a pass/fail basis.

AACE International and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have agreed to offered reciprocal programs. If you are a MRICS / FRICS, and want to be recognized as a Certified Cost Consultant (CCC)/Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), here's what you need to know: Visit AACEI's website, www.aacei.org

RICS offers direct entry to RICS membership for AACEI members with the certification Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) or Certified Cost Consultant (CCC), who have eight or more years' relevant experience.

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