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AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
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AACE AACE Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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TCM Framework and EstimatingYou are here
Master the TCM structure, AACE 18R-97 estimate classes, and direct/indirect/contingency concepts.
Engineering Economics and Depreciation
Drill PV/FV/NPV/IRR, capital recovery, MACRS, and after-tax cash flow analysis.
Project Control: EVM, Scheduling, Risk
Build fluency with CPI/SPI/EAC/TCPI, CPM/PERT, and Monte Carlo risk analysis.
Procurement, Quality, and Mock Exams
Lock in contract types and COQ; run timed practice exams; finalize technical paper.
Can You Take the AACE CCP Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Submit a technical paper (typically 2,500 words) on a project demonstrating TCM application
- •Sign the AACE International Code of Ethics
- •Apply through the AACE certification portal and pay the application fee
AACE CCP Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
12-24 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Pearson VUE (test center or online proctored for MCQ); technical paper submitted via AACE portal
Retake Policy
Candidates who fail the multiple-choice exam or technical paper may retake the failed component within the eligibility window per AACE policy.
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Free AACE CCP Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: AACE does not publish an official CCP pass rate.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
100 Practice Questions
Mapped to all 10 AACE TCM Framework domains and CCP exam blueprint.
AI-Powered Learning
Targeted explanations for engineering economics, EVM formulas, and contract risk allocation.
2026 Updated
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What You'll Study
21 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Total Cost Management (TCM) Framework
3 sections
Chapter 2: Cost Estimating Fundamentals & Classification
3 sections
Chapter 3: Conceptual & Parametric Estimating Techniques
3 sections
Chapter 4: Cost Engineering Economics & Time Value of Money
3 sections
Chapter 5: Project Profitability & Capital Investment Decision-Making
3 sections
Chapter 6: Depreciation Methods, Taxes & Asset Valuation
3 sections
Chapter 7: Project Scope, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) & Baselines
3 sections
Chapter 8: Critical Path Method (CPM) Planning & Scheduling Logic
3 sections
Chapter 9: Schedule Optimization, Compression & Probabilistic PERT
3 sections
Chapter 10: Resource Management, Productivity & Learning Curves
3 sections
Chapter 11: Earned Value Management (EVM) Core Principles & Metrics
3 sections
Chapter 12: EVM Forecasting, Indices & Baseline Change Control
3 sections
Chapter 13: Risk Management Planning & Qualitative Risk Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 14: Quantitative Risk Analysis, Monte Carlo & Contingency Estimating
3 sections
Chapter 15: Contract Types, Procurement Strategy & Commercial Terms
3 sections
Chapter 16: Quality Management, Value Engineering & Technical Communication
4 sections
Chapter 17: Cost Accounting, Budget Administration & Cost System Governance
4 sections
Chapter 18: Estimate Preparation, Review & Cost Driver Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 19: Interfacing with Other Disciplines & Stakeholders
3 sections
Chapter 20: Cost Reporting, Dashboards & Profitability Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 21: Cost Support to Scheduling & the CCP Exam Memo
3 sections
AACE CCP Exam Details
AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Administered by AACE International
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AACE International content outline
Time value of money, NPV, IRR, depreciation (SL, DDB, MACRS), inflation, after-tax cash flow.
AACE 18R-97 Class 1-5, direct vs. indirect, contingency, parametric (six-tenths rule, Lang factors).
Cost baseline, ANSI/EIA-748 EVM, CPI/SPI/EAC/TCPI/VAC, percent-complete techniques.
CPM, total/free float, PERT three-point estimating, schedule compression.
Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, closeout, integrated change control.
Cost of quality (prevention, appraisal, internal failure, external failure), Pareto.
Productivity, Wright/Crawford learning curves, resource leveling and smoothing.
Contract types (FFP, FPIF, FPEPA, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, T&M, GMP, IPD), bid analysis, bonds.
Qualitative (P-I matrix), quantitative (Monte Carlo, EMV), risk responses, contingency.
AACE TCM Framework, Strategic Asset Management, Project Control, PDCA loop.
What's Included
21 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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What's Next After the AACE CCP?
After passing the AACE CCP, you can pursue these career paths
AACE CEP
Specialized estimating credential for early-career cost engineers focused on takeoffs and pricing.
AACE PSP
Planning & Scheduling Professional for those concentrating in scheduling, CPM, and time control.
PMP
PMI Project Management Professional for broader project management leadership across industries.
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