Hello, Hamed –

The launch of the new CCP exam format has been delayed until after AACE’s Conference & Expo. We are looking forward to the launch at the end of June.

If you have any questions, you can email me directly at vsmith@aacei.org.

Warm regards,
Valerie

We are delayed in launching the new CCP format until late April/early May. Until then, we are accepting registrations with the technical paper. If you wish to take the CCP in the new format with the in-exam memo, you will have to wait until the launch.

I am happy to answer any other questions you may have. Please feel free to email me at vsmith@aacei.org.

Warm regards,
Valerie

The last day we will be accepting CCP applications with the technical paper will be on February 29, 2024. All registrations after that will be in the new memo format.

Candidates who register on or before February 29, 2024, will receive the current exam format (no memo) throughout their 6-month registration period.

Please email us at certification@aacei.org if you have any other questions.

Warm regards,
Valerie

It is still unclear when the last date will be for sitting the exam using the current system for individuals whose technical paper has been approved.

Thank you

Dear Mohamed,

Thank you for reaching out and expressing your interest in the upcoming changes to the CCP exam.

There will not be a change to any study material with this transition.

In the interim, we encourage you to prepare for the upcoming changes by familiarizing yourself with the memo structure. A helpful resource to guide you through this is our article on “How to Write a Memo.” (https://web.aacei.org/docs/default-source/certification-documents/How_to_Write_a_Memo.pdf?sfvrsn=d2aadbb5_14) Similar guidance tailored specifically for the CCP memo will be made available on our website concurrent with the launch of the updated format.

Best regards,
Sara

I need to know the study guide like skill & Knowledge Book will be changed or not or everything are same but only the update in technical Paper.

Hello, Mothupi –

Thank you for being so interested in AACE’s new format for the CCP exam.

I am not sure I entirely understand your question, so please get in touch with me directly if you need more clarification.

As indicated in the comment above, the questions will be pulled from the same databank as before but recategorized into clearer new domains. A psychometrician has reviewed the new format for fairness, validity, and reliability.

Old domains:
1. Basic Cost Engineering Skills & Knowledge – 38 questions
2. Economic Analysis – 28 questions
3. Project Management – 27 questions
4. Cost Estimating & Control – 27 questions

New domains:
1. Cost Management
2. Communication Competency (memo)
3. Interfacing with Other Disciplines
4. Performance Analysis

Each topic is worth 25% of the overall score. You do not have to pass all topics to pass the exam; however, all parts must be considered together for your overall result. Depending on the individual scores of each topic, it is possible to fail 3 topics, pass one, and pass the overall exam. Conversely, it is possible to pass 3 topics and fail one and fail the overall exam.

For example, if someone receives 64% on topics 1-3 and 90% on topic 4, they will pass because the overall score is 70.5%. If someone receives 70% on topics 1-3 and 54 on topic 4, they will fail because the overall score is 66%.

I hope this helps to clarify.

Warm regards,
Valerie

Hello, Sumanta –

Thank you for reaching out and expressing your interest in the upcoming changes to the CCP exam. We appreciate your commitment to staying informed. We want to provide you with a clear timeline to address the confusion surrounding the launch of the new format.

The planned changes to the CCP exam will take effect in March 2024. To avoid any potential confusion, we have refrained from posting detailed information on our website at this time. Until the transition occurs, the CCP exam will continue to include a technical paper component.

In the interim, we encourage you to prepare for the upcoming changes by familiarizing yourself with the memo structure. A helpful resource to guide you through this is our article on “How to Write a Memo.” Similar guidance tailored specifically for the CCP memo will be made available on our website concurrent with the launch of the updated format.

The current format is 120 multiple-choice questions broken into 4 domains. The new format will be 119 questions plus the memo. The 119 questions will be broken down into 3 domains. I am unsure of the number of questions for each domain at this time.

The questions will be pulled from the same databank as before but recategorized into clearer new domains. A psychometrician has reviewed the new format for fairness, validity, and reliability.

Old domains:
1. Basic Cost Engineering Skills & Knowledge – 38 questions
2. Economic Analysis – 28 questions
3. Project Management – 27 questions
4. Cost Estimating & Control – 27 questions

New domains:
1. Cost Management
2. Communication Competency (memo)
3. Interfacing with Other Disciplines
4. Performance Analysis

We understand the importance of providing timely and accurate information, and we assure you that relevant details regarding the new CCP exam structure will be promptly posted on our website. We appreciate your patience and commitment to your professional development.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. We are here to support you in navigating these changes and ensuring a smooth transition.

Warm regards,
Valerie