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Key Dates For CSI Certification
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CSI Certificate and Certiification Programs
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Credentials for all construction professtionals that signify professional commitment, credibility and reliability to employers, colleagues, and clients. |
CSI professional credentials are recognized throughout the industry as evidence of a proven level of education, knowledge and experience in construction documents. These credentials demonstrate professional commitment, credibility and reliability to employers, colleagues and clients.
Registration is now open for the Fall CDT and advanced certification exams (CCS, CCCA, CCPR) September 20 - 25, 2010 Nationwide at Prometric Testing Centers |
The national spring and fall exams are offered at Prometric’s approximately 400 computer-based test centers throughout North America. Candidates register for exams through CSI. Candidates will receive their scores within minutes of completing an exam.
To view the available Prometric test centers now, visit the Prometric website:
http://www.prometric.com/CSI/default.htm. Select "Locate a Testing Center".
Click here to register on-line
| Pricing for the Fall Exam September 20 - 25, 2010 | ||
Application Fees cover registration, study guide, and exam. Source materials are not included. |
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Early Registration Deadline July 20, 2010 |
Final Registration
Deadline August 20, 2010 |
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| CSI Members | ||
| CDT | $235 | $295 |
| CDT (Student) | $105 | $105 |
| CCS | $275 | $340 |
| CCCA | $275 | $340 |
| CCPR | $275 | $340 |
| Non-Members | ||
| CDT | $370 | $430 |
| CDT (Student) | $105 | $105 |
| CCS | $410 | $475 |
| CCCA | $410 | $475 |
| CCPR | $410 | $475 |
Save up to $200 - Join CSI before you register! |
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Key Dates for CSI Certification
Mark your calendars!
If you are unable to take the nationwide spring exam, watch this space for information on the 2010 exam to be held in the fall, at various region conferences, and other events throughout the year.
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May 11-12, 2010 |
CONSTRUCT Convention, Philadelphia, PA |
Sept 20 - 25, 2010
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Nationwide Fall CDT and Advanced Certification Exams |
Cincinnati Testing Location:
PROMETRIC TEST CENTER Site Code 0007 11353 REED HARTMAN HWY Driving Directions: From I-275 take exit #47, Reed Hartman Highway. Go South on Reed Hartman approximately 1/2 mile. Turn Right on Cornell Park Drive. The testing center at 11353 is to the right in the Reed Hartman Tower. Go to www.prometrics.com for addtional locations iand more testing information
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Exam Training Classes:
Benjamin, Yocum & Heather, LLC Attorneys at Law The American Book Building 300 Pike Street (513) 721-5672 Certification Chair |
Click here for a map to Benjamin, Yocum & Heather
Click here for directions to Benjamin, Yocum & Heather
Parking:Visitor parking is available on the river side of the office building in the lot under the overpass marked Reserved for the American Book Building. Nearby street parking is also available.
CDT Exam Training classes are offered by the Cincinnati Chapter prior to the spring exam. Below are the classes that where offered for the Spring 2010 Exam
| Jan 19, 2010 | Planning and Pre-design, Sustainability |
| Jan 26, 2010 | Project Delivery Methods |
| Feb 02, 2010 | CSI Formats |
| Feb 09, 2010 | Procurement Requirements, Conditions of the Contract |
| Feb 16, 2010 | General Requirements |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Project Manual and Specification Practices |
| Mar 02, 2010 | Methods of Specifying, Specification Language |
| Mar 09, 2010 | Drawings, Coordinating Drawings and Specifications |
| Mar 16, 2010 | Submittals, Modifications, Warranties, Bonds, and Insurance |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Post Construction, Facility Management, Study Questions |
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The CDT Prep Course lays the groundwork for understanding the development of facilities and the ins and outs of the process and, most important, prepares you for taking the CDT exam – a respected credential in the construction industry.
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Learn at your own pace with on-demand sessions (11 total)
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Live multi-week webinar based study sessions
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Earn AIA LUs and CSI CEN CEUs
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Registration fee: $150 (Package discount, does not include purchase of the PRM.)
CDTFlash iPhone App and PDF Flash Card Download
CDTFlash is an iPhone application to help you study for the CDT exam! Answers to these 70+ questions include excerpts and citations from the Project Resource Manual, the primary resource for the CDT exam. To learn more or purchase this new application, visit iTunes. Don't have an iPhone? The flash cards are also available in a PDF format in The CSI Store.
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The CDT certificate program is the first step toward meeting the eligibility requirements for CSI certifications – CCS, CCCA, and CCPR.
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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.
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The CDT is a lifetime award; there is no need to renew this certificate.
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CSI certifications (CCS, CCCA, and CCPR) require renewal every three years based on continuing education requirements.
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) Areas of Competence
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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.
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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.
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New topics in Fall 2009 include sustainability, building information modeling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD).
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
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The CCS certification program is recommended for architects, engineers and other design professionals with responsibility for preparing construction specifications.
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CCS candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of contractual relationships, construction document organization and document preparation.
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
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The CCCA certification program is recommended for architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, owners and other design professionals with responsibility for administering contract documents.
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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)
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The CCPR certification program is recommended for product representatives including manufacturer employees, material suppliers, distributors, and independent representatives.
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CCPR candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of product representation, preparation and use of construction documents, and the construction process. Candidates must also demonstrate understanding of their role in the decisions made during the product selection process, the preparation of construction documents, the bidding/ negotiating/purchasing process, and during construction.
