Certification Information
2010 CSI Certification prep course:
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2010 CSI Certification Prep Course Registion
2010 CSI Certification Prep Course Class Schedule
CSI professional credentials are recognized throughout the industry as evidence of a proven level of education, knowledge and experience in construction documents and the construction process. These credentials demonstrate professional commitment, credibility and reliability to employers, colleagues and clients.
Certificate
Construction Documents Technology (CDT)
Certifications
• Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
• Certified Construction Contract Administrator
(CCCA)
• Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) CSI credentials give you, as well as your firm, recognition in a highly competitive market.
Becoming CSI Certified
• The CDT certificate program is the first step toward meeting the eligibility requirements for CSI certifications – CCS, CCCA, and CCPR.
• Each designation requires the successful completion of a comprehensive multiple-choice examination based on a core body of knowledge drawn from The Project Resource Manual, and other referenced sources.
• The CDT is a lifetime award; there is no need to renew this certificate.
• CSI certifications (CCS, CCCA, and CCPR) require renewal every three years based oncontinuing education requirements.
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
Areas of Competence
• The CDT program is recommended for architects, engineers, contractors, contract administrators, manufacturer representatives, specifiers, and all others concerned with preparing, enforcing, interpreting or managing any aspect of construction documentation.
• CDT candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the core stages of a typical construction project cycle; the types of documents produced in each project phase; and the relationships between the project participants.
“CSI's CDT Certificate helps you understand how it ties together. You give people the right information." - Cyndi Silvia, CDT
The CSI Certifications
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
• The CCS certification program is recommended for architects, engineers and other design professionals with responsibility for preparing construction specifications.
• CCS candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of contractual relationships, construction document organization and document preparation.
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Areas of Competence
• The CCCA certification program is recommended for architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, owners and other design professionals with responsibility for administering contract documents.
• CCCA candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the various types of construction contracts, including how construction contract administration is affected by each type of contract; and how the roles and responsibilities of the owner, contractor, and A/E change with each project delivery method.
Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)
• The CCPR certification program is recommended for product representatives including manufacturer employees, material suppliers, distributors, and independent representatives. CCPR candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of product representation, preparation and use of construction documents and the construction process.
• CCPR candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of their role in the decisions made in respect to the product selection process, construction documents preparation, bidding/negotiating/purchasing process, and during construction.
Registration Information
Spring 2010 CSI Certificate/Certification Application Fees:
The application fee includes registration, study guide, and examination. It does not include source materials on which the exams are based. Visit www.csinet.org/certification for information on source materials, recommended educational programs, study groups, policies, and FAQs!
CSI offers the CDT at computerized testing locations throughout the U.S. twice a year. The next exam window is March 29-April 3, 2010. Individual CSI chapters and regions offer exams at different times throughout the year -- check CSI's event registration for these exam dates.
CSI Members
Early Registration Deadline/Final Registration Deadline
CDT Exam $235/$295
CDT Exam – Student $105/$105
CCS Exam $275/$340
CCCA Exam $275/$340
CCPR Exam $275/$340
Non-Members
Early Registration Deadline/Final Registration Deadline
CDT Exam $370/$430
CDT Exam – Student $105/$105
CCS Exam $410/$475
CCCA Exam $410/$475
CCPR Exam $410/$475
Certified Documents Technology (CDT) Exam
Exam Dates: March 29-April 3, 2010
Early Registration Deadline: January 29, 2010
Final Registration Deadline: February 26, 2010
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam
Exam Dates: March 29-April 3, 2010
Early Registration Deadline: January 29, 2010
Final Registration Deadline: February 26, 2010
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
Exam Dates: March 29-April 3, 2010
Early Registration Deadline: January 29, 2010
Final Registration Deadline: February 26, 2010
Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)
Exam Dates: March 29-April 3, 2010
Early Registration Deadline: January 29, 2010
Final Registration Deadline: February 26, 2010
Computer Based Testing for CDT, CCS, CCCA and CCPR
In March 2010 the CDT and advanced certification exams will be administered via computer-based testing at Prometric test centers throughout the U.S.
Candidates will register for the exam through CSI and will be able to choose from approximately 400 Prometric test sites in cities throughout the US and Canada.
Scores will be reported within minutes of completing the exam.
For more information on computer-based testing visit www.csinet.org/certification.
Questions?
Please see www.csinet.org/certification or contact CSI Member Services at
CSI or (800) 689-2900 (M-F 8:30 AM– 6 PM ET)
