Certification
Examinations Preparation Seminars
Seminars are offered locally
for those who are planning to take the CSI Certification Exams for
Construction Specifiers (CCS), Construction Document Technologists (CDT),
Construction Product Representatives (CCPR), or Construction Contract
Administrators (CCCA). The seminars are also valuable for the
Architectural or Engineering State Licensing Exams.
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CDT/CCS Seminar: On ten consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting on January 5, 2010, the Willamette Valley Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute (WVC/CSI) will conduct a seminar designed to give each participant an in-depth understanding of construction contract documents, including Owner-Contract Agreements, General & Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, and Bidding.
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Scholarships: You may qualify to have your registration fees and test costs covered for either seminar. Contact Jerry McDonnell at (541) 344-9157 for information regarding CSI scholarships.
The seminars are especially designed to help
Architects, Engineers, Design Professional Interns, General Contractors,
Subcontractors, Construction Superintendents, Material Manufacturers &
Suppliers, Cost Estimators, Purchasing Agents, their Clerical Staffs, and
Students.
AIA Members, who
complete the courses, will receive the following Learning Units, which
will be reported directly to AIA/CES. Others will receive a Certificate of
Attendance:
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Construction Contract Documents (CDT) Course: 20 Units
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Construction Contract Administration (CCCA) Course: 16 Units
Note: Seminars and Certification Examinations are two distinct processes, each requiring a separate registration and fees.
Certification Exam Registration Deadline
Those taking any of the following CSI Certification Exams should register with the Institute no later than Friday, February 26, 2010.
- Construction Document Technologist (CDT)
- Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
- Certified Construction Technologist (CCPR)
- Certified Construction Technologist (CCPA)
Online registration for the exams is available at the National CSI website, www.csinet.org/certification. National can also be reached at (800) 689-2900 on Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM eastern time.
Locally, additional information is available from Paul Edlund at (541) 485-1941.
Exam Fees
Early registration can save you money! See the table below for reduced exam fees if you register by Friday, January 29, 2010.
| Register By 1/29/2010 | Register 1/29/2010 to 2/26/2010 | |||||
| Members | Students | Non-members | Members | Students | Non-members | |
| CDT | $235 | $105 | $370 | $295 | $105 | $430 |
| CCS/CCCA/CCPR | $275 | NA | $410 | $340 | NA | $475 |
Exam Locations
Certification exams now computer based: All certification exams will be offered in Prometric's approximately 400 computer-based test centers throughout North America. The testing window dates are Monday 3/29/10 through Saturday 4/3/10.. Candidates will receive their scores within minutes of completing an exam.
For more information go to www.csinet.org/certification, contact Member Services at www.csi@csinet.org , or call them at (800) 689-2900 on Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM eastern time.
Prerequisites
| CCS exam | Candidates must have successfully passed the CDT exam, have five (5) years experience in a construction design discipline, and submit two (2) reference letters. |
| CCPR exam | Candidates must have successfully passed the CDT exam, have two years experience in the representation of construction products, and submit a reference letter. |
| CCCA exam | Candidates must have successfully passed the CDT exam. A minimum of 2 years experience in contract administration is strongly encouraged. |
Format/Study Aids/Exam Test Materials
All exams are multiple choice. The CDT has 100 multiple-choice questions. The CCS, CCCA, and CCPR exams have 200 multiple-choice questions.
Every applicant will receive a study guide from the Institute. The study guide is to be used as a companion to the specific modules in the Project Resource Manual, recent amendments, appendices and related documents.
TakingMultiple Exams
You may not take the CDT concurrently with the CCS, CCCA, or the CCPR exam on the same day. All exams start at 9:00 AM. The CDT Exam terminates at 11:00 AM, and the others terminate at 1:00 PM.
Cancellation/Deferral Policy
Application fees are nonrefundable. Requests for Exam Site Changes or Deferrals, to the CSI annual convention or next national exam date, must be submitted to the Institute in writing at least 14 calendar days prior to the exam.
Transferral Policy
Request for Transfer of Exam Fees from a registered candidate to another applicant must be submitted to the Institute in writing. Note: The request for transfer of exam fees must be accompanied by the new application, additional fees if applicable, and a letter from the current candidate relinquishing his or her applications fees and right to sit for the exam. All materials must be submitted together prior to the final registration deadline.
Exam Results
Exam results will be available within minutes of taking the exam. Exam results are NOT appealable.
Certification Renewal
Certification (i.e., CCS, CCCA, and CCPR) is valid for three (3) years. In the early spring of your renewal year, the Institute will send you an Application for Certification Renewal. You will be asked to attest to the fact that you have met the continuing education requirements and submit the renewal fee.
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