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AACE Certified Cost Technician (CCT)
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CCT Primer and Cost Engineering FoundationsYou are here
Read the CCT Primer cover-to-cover; learn AACE terminology, ethics, and TCM structure.
Engineering Economics and Estimating
Drill PV/FV/NPV/IRR, depreciation, payback, AACE 18R-97 estimate classes, parametric methods.
Scheduling, EVM, and Procurement
Practice CPM forward/backward pass, PERT, CPI/SPI/EAC, contract types, and bonds.
Mock Exams (Open-Book Practice)
Run timed 100-question practice sets using only the CCT Primer and Skills & Knowledge in a binder.
Can You Take the AACE CCT Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Adhere to AACE's Canons of Ethics
- •Apply through the AACE certification portal and pay the application fee
AACE CCT Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-16 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Kryterion / AACE-approved computer-based testing (online proctored or test center)
Retake Policy
Candidates who fail may apply to retake the exam under the resit fee, per AACE's published policy. Certification is valid for 4 years and is not eligible for recertification.
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184 Practice Questions
Mapped to the CCT Primer, AACE Skills & Knowledge, and TCM Framework fundamentals.
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Targeted explanations for EVM formulas, depreciation, CPM, and contract types.
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: AACE Certification, Ethics & Total Cost Management Framework
5 sections
Chapter 2: Elements of Cost, Labor, Materials & Indirects
5 sections
Chapter 3: Engineering Economics: Time Value of Money & Depreciation
4 sections
Chapter 4: Capital Budgeting, NPV, IRR & Life Cycle Costing
4 sections
Chapter 5: Statistics, Probability & Decision Models
5 sections
Chapter 6: Organization, Communications & Project Management Basics
3 sections
Chapter 7: Cost Estimating Principles & Classification Systems
4 sections
Chapter 8: Allowances, Escalation, Location Factors & Contingency
3 sections
Chapter 9: Project Planning, WBS & CPM Scheduling
5 sections
Chapter 10: PERT Estimating, Progress Measurement & Schedule Control
3 sections
Chapter 11: Earned Value Management (EVM): Variances, Indices & Forecasting
4 sections
Chapter 12: Procurement, Contract Types & Administration
4 sections
Chapter 13: Project Risk Management: Identification, Analysis & Response
3 sections
Chapter 14: Quality Management, Value Engineering & Resource Management
5 sections
AACE CCT Exam Details
AACE Certified Cost Technician (CCT)
Administered by AACE International
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AACE International content outline
50 questions drawn from AACE RP 11R-88 Part 1: elements of cost, cost dimensions, cost classifications and cost types, pricing and estimating, statistics and probability, economic and financial analysis, optimization and models, physical measurement, plus enabling knowledge in ethics, organizations and communication, information management, quality, value, and EHS.
50 questions drawn from AACE RP 11R-88 Part 2: the TCM Framework and its strategic asset management and project control processes, planning (requirements, scope, schedule, estimating and budgeting, resources, value, risk, procurement, investment decisions), plan implementation and validation, performance measurement, and performance assessment including forecasting, change management, and forensic assessment.
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14 Chapters
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What's Next After the AACE CCT?
After passing the AACE CCT, you can pursue these career paths
AACE CCP
Senior-level Certified Cost Professional credential covering all 10 TCM domains for experienced practitioners.
AACE CEP
Certified Estimating Professional for specialists focusing on cost estimating methodology and execution.
AACE PSP
Planning & Scheduling Professional for those advancing into CPM scheduling and time control roles.
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