There has been considerable discussion at AACE recently regarding translations, but the translation of exam questions involves much more than simply converting text from one language to another. I had the opportunity to meet with Joy Matthews-López, Ph.D., at the ICE Exchange in Miami…
Beyond Translation: The Hidden Challenges of Creating Multilingual Exams Read More »
The AACE Certification Program Staff recently attended the 2024 Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) Exchange in Miami, Florida, from November 17th to 20th…
Certification Department Shares Insights from 2024 I.C.E. Exchange Read More »
For credentialed professionals nearing or having entered retirement, it might seem like a good time to give up the credentials you have worked so hard to maintain rather than worry about earning CEUs or retaking the exam to keep them. However, that AACE credential may have become part of your identity and, therefore, not so easy to abandon. For those of you who are nearing the end of your career or already in retirement, there may be an alternative to recertifying that will allow you to maintain your certificate…
Is Emeritus Certification For You? Read More »
One of the major hurdles in being selected to testify as an expert witness is obtaining your first assignment, as clients and their legal counsel generally want to have a proven and experienced individual in their corner, leaving little room for first-time testifying experts. This paper discusses one of AACE International Certification Institute’s (“Institute”) expert-level certifications, the Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC), and how this certification was designed to help overcome the lack of testifying experience for otherwise exceptionally well-credentialed claims experts…
So You Want to Be an Expert Witness? Read More »
In 1976, AACE International launched its first professional certification, and today, that certification is the Certified Cost Professional (CCP). Over the past 47 years, the certification examination format for the CCP has evolved from a 2,500-word technical paper accompanied by a paper and pencil exam to the current computer-based examination coupled with a technical paper…
CCP Exam Update: Retiring the Technical Paper Read More »
AACE’s Certification Board again hosted the “Ask Me Anything” series of webinars for each of the seven professional-level (with the two associated technician-level) and expertise-level certifications between April 18 and May 25, 2023. These popular live webinars provide opportunities for potential candidates, examination candidates, and certified individuals to openly discuss with AACE Certification Staff and the members of the Certification Committees of the Certification Board aspects of AACE’s Certification Program…
2023 ASK ME ANYTHING – Certification Webinars Recap Read More »
The AACE Certification Board is reaching out to the certificants who hold one or more of AACE’s Certifications (CCP, CEP, CFCC, DRMP, EVP, PRMP, PSP) to bring additional attention to the process of Recertification…
Recertification: Why is it an Important Activity? Read More »
Professionals seeking certification of their career specific experience and training rely heavily on their daily professional activities and their ability to successfully communicate via memos or emails with other project team members or stakeholders. Effective communication regarding pressing project issues and potential resolution of those issues to protect project financial profitability, on-time schedule performance, and/or quality measures, are daily responsibilities…
Memo Writing Guidance Read More »
The AACE Certification Program Staff recently attended the 2022 Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) Exchange in Savannah, Georgia on October 16th-20th…
It’s an exciting new era for the AACE certification program! The journey began in January 2022 when the AACE International Certification Institute was formally incorporated. The Institute’s volunteer Board of Directors was tasked with developing the required fundamental and foundational governing documents. I can report, with pride, all official documents were completed, properly approved, and appropriately filed with state and federal agencies…
An Exciting Future for AACE Certifications Read More »