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 2011 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 28-April 9, 2011
Early Registration Deadline: January 28, 2011
Final Registration Deadline: February 26, 2011

Computer Based Testing for CDT, CCS, CCCA and CCPR

Certification exams will be administered via computer-based testing at Prometric test centers throughout the U.S.

• 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.
• Scores will be reported within minutes of completing the exam.
• For more information on computer-based testing visit www.csinet.org/certification

Spring 2011 Exam Source Material Update

2007 versions of the AIA and EJCDC source documents.

2007 versions of PageFormat and SectionFormat. Exam Study Guides outline all exam source materials. Exam Study Guides may also be downloaded from www.csinet.org/certification .

Important Reminders Regarding Exam Registration

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