8 years total experience&/or education
AACE International’s Certified Estimating Professional™ (CEP™)
certification program is designed to establish credentials for
those individuals working in the estimating field. This
certification program will give professionals a means to
validate their skills and knowledge. CEP™ certification will
distinguish you as a Certified Estimating Professional™ who has
the knowledge and skills that impact the bottom line.
You can find information about this program by clicking here.
CEP Exam Format:
Part I is Basic Knowledge. It consists of 70 multiple-choice
questions around the basics of estimating knowledge &
principles.
Part II requires the candidate to demonstrate writing skills and
a general knowledge around an estimating competency. Part IV
will include suggested topics that a candidate must choose from. The
candidate is required to write a memo to their client or management
demonstrating their ability to organize thought and communicate effectively.
The paper, in memo format, will need to be addressed properly, include a
purpose statement for the memo, propose a solution with supporting details
and include a closing statement. The Part 4 memo should include 300 words at
a minimum.
Part III requires the candidate to answer 5 multiple choice
questions after applying estimating knowledge, principles,
processes and practices in solving more complex estimating
problems.
Part IV is similar to Part I with the addition of
estimating processes and practices. It consists of 40 multiple-choice
questions against given estimating scenarios
Recommended Study Material:
To learn more visit the Guide to CEP™ Certification link on the right. |
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. All exam candidates should download and study these definitions as in some cases they are different than the current RP10S-90.
