What is a Certified Cost Consultant/Certified Cost Engineer (CCC/CCE)?
Since 1976, AACE’s CCC/CCE has recognized several thousand certified individuals as Certified Cost
Consultants / Certified Cost Engineers. AACE’s CCC/CCE is independently accredited by the Council of
Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) and the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC). The
intent is to recognize specialists who meet a demanding set of
earned value management criteria by a rigorous examination,
experience, education and ethical qualifications. The CCC/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.
CCC/CCE certification distinguishes cost and management professionals who have the
knowledge and skills that impact the bottom line. AACE certification ensures a high quality
standard.
Summary of CCC/CCE Certification Process
Candidates for the CCC/CCE designation must meet these minimum requirements:
- Experience requirements
At least 8 full years of professional experience, of which up to 4 years may be substituted by a
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, subtract $50 for the early fee.
Submit the application, work/education verification and fees, at least 40 days before the next exam
date to be scheduled at an exam site.
- Submit professional paper
You will submit an electronic copy of a minimum 2,500 words on a cost engineering-related subject
which must be submitted before 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.
- Pass the examination
To become a CCC/CCE, a 70% passing grade must be achieved
on the 7-hour exam as determined by the Certification Board.
The exam is totally multiple-choice questions. Two parts are open book, two parts are
closed book. They are as follows:
- Part I - Supporting Skills & Knowledge - open book
- Part II - Cost Estimating and Control - closed book
- Part III - Project Management - closed book
- Part IV - Economic Analysis - open book
Part I consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.
Parts II, III and IV consist of two sections each. The first section has five 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.
We recommend that your technical paper topic be something with which you are already
familiar, such as a project you have done at work. The chosen topic is not as important as
your ability to communicate through your paper. Be sure to follow the “outline”
described in the Certification Brochure the structure does count toward the final grade of
your paper.
Recommended texts for study for CCC/CCE:
Most recommended texts:
Recommended but not necessary
All of the above mention texts are available through the AACE International Bookstore.
Click on the tile of the publication or contact our publications administrator, Sharon Hardman at shardman@aacei.org.
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