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 Planning and Scheduling Applications. It consists of multiple-choice questions involving planning and scheduling scenarios.
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 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.
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