CSI Certificate & Certification Programs
CDT, CCS, CCCA, 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 on continuing education requirements.

THE CSI CERTIFICATE

Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)

• 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.

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 preperation

Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

• 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 2009 CSI Certificate/Certification Application Fees:

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!

Spring Nationwide Certification Exams
Exam Dates: March 30-April 4, 2009
Early Registration Deadline: January 30, 2009
Final Registration Deadline: February 28, 2009

Spring Nationwide Certification Exams: Exam Dates: Sept. 21 - 26, 2009.

NEW Computer Based Testing for CDT, CCS, CCCA and CCPR

In March 2009 the CDT and advanced certification exams will be administered via computer-based testing at Prometric test centers throughout the U.S.

• Candidates have two windows of opportunity for test-taking in 2009: March 30 – April 4, 2009 and September 21–26, 2009
• Candidates shall register for exam through CSI and choose date and time to take exam from approximately 400 Prometric test sites in cities throughout US & Canada. [Locally: Chicago and DeKalb]
• Scores will be reported within minutes of completing the exam.
• Exams are also offered in conjunction with some region conferences and Construct 2009.
• For more information on computer-based testing visit www.csinet.org/certification

Spring 2009 Exam Source Material Update

All exams in 2009 will reflect the updated 2007 versions of the AIA and EJCDC source documents.

2009 exams will also be updated for 2007 versions of PageFormat and SectionFormat. The 2009 Exam Study Guides outline all exam source materials. An Addendum to the 2009 Exam Study Guides may also be downloaded from www.csinet.org/certification . The purpose of the Addendum is to help candidates be aware of the kinds of changes that have occurred. The Addendum is only an overview of some major points and is not a substitute for studying the new documents themselves. Candidates for the Spring 2009 Exam are strongly urged to obtain and study the new primary source documents, rather than relying on the PRM or on older versions of the documents. This is the only way to be sure of studying correct and up-to-date information.

Ordering Source Materials

The PRM is available online at www.csinet.org/projectresourcemanual.

Contact the American Institute of Architects for AIA source materials at (800) 365-2724 / http://www.aia.org/docs_default and the National Society of Professional Engineers for EJCDC source materials at (703) 684-2800 / http://www.nspe.org/ejcdc/index.html.

Download AIA comparison documents for free at www.aiacontractdocuments.org/resource tools

Registrants will receive a separate notification approximately two months prior to exam with detailed instructions how to schedule their Prometric test center appointment. To view available Prometric test sites, visit Prometric website http://www.prometric.com/CSI/default.htm. Select "Locate a Testing Center". You do not need to be registered for an exam to view available test sites.

Important Reminders Regarding Exam Registration

In order to qualify for registration deadlines, exam applications must be received at CSI by deadline date. Candidates submitting applications by mail should allow two weeks for delivery and processing. Complete exam applications with candidates name as it appears on their driver’s license or government-issued photo identification. Use your legal name during Prometric appointment process. Proper identification is required to take an exam. Proper identification includes a driver’s license, government-issued photo identification or passport.

Exam cancellation Policy: Cancellation policy is posted on CSINet and is also included in their candidate bulletin. Cancellation requests received up to 14 days before the scheduled exam will be refunded 100% of exam fee. Cancellation requests received within 14 days of scheduled exam will be refunded 50% of exam fee, and requests received within 48 hours of scheduled exam will not be refunded.

Candidates have option to reschedule their exam date or time at their Prometric test center, provided it is within same testing week, and there is an available appointment at the center.

Additional Information: see www.csinet.org/certification or contact CSI Member Services at
csi@csinet.org or (800) 689-2900 (M-F 8:30 AM– 6 PM ET)

Ken Moore, FCSI, CCS, SCIP
NI CSI Chapter Certification Chair
Phone: 815.498.1260
usconsulting@earthlink.net