"This course contains the use of artificial intelligence."

Walk into the CCP exam with every domain mastered, every key formula memorised, and a clear plan for all five hours.

The Certified Cost Professional (CCP) is AACE International’s flagship credential in cost engineering—and the exam demands far more than professional experience alone.

You must complete 119 questions across seven knowledge domains, as well as a written communication memo, within a five-hour examination window. Success requires structured preparation, strong calculation skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.

This course brings all of those elements together in one complete, exam-focused preparation system.

A Complete Exam-Mapped Curriculum

The course includes:

• 13 comprehensive modules

Each lesson is supported by an in-depth study guide designed for serious exam preparation. The guides include:

• Clear explanations of essential concepts

What You Will Master

Cost Engineering Foundations

Understand cost classifications, terminology, contingency, management reserves, cost engineering principles, and professional ethics.

Statistics and Data Analytics

Apply probability distributions, Z-scores, regression analysis, correlation, forecasting techniques, and learning-curve calculations.

Cost Estimating

Master estimate classifications and estimating methods, including:

• Capacity-factor estimating

Budgets and Cost Baselines

Learn how budgets are developed and controlled, including the Project Management Baseline, contingency, management reserve, funding sources, change control, and baseline revisions.

Engineering Economics

Develop confidence using:

• Present Worth and Annual Worth

Contracts and Commercial Management

Understand contract types, risk allocation, incentive arrangements, contract administration, commercial decision-making, and claims management.

Earned Value Management

Master the complete EVM calculation framework, including:

• Planned Value, Earned Value, and Actual Cost

You will also learn how to select the correct forecasting formula based on the conditions presented in the exam—not simply memorise equations.

Cost Reporting

Build effective reports using a clear:

Variance → Cause → Impact → Action → Forecast

structure, supported by reliable data, disciplined analysis, and professional communication.

Risk Management

Apply:

• Expected Monetary Value

Planning and Scheduling

Develop practical competence in:

• Critical Path Method calculations

The CCP Communication Memo

Prepare for the written communication requirement using:

• A proven five-part memo structure

Comprehensive Exam Review

Consolidate every domain through focused revision, connected examples, domain summaries, and the Master Formula Compendium.

Exam Strategy and Practice

Enter the exam with a rehearsed approach covering:

• Five-hour time allocation

The course also includes two complete mixed-domain practice sets, with detailed rationales for every answer.

One Project Connects the Entire Course

A single $63.6 million project runs through the curriculum.

Throughout the course, you will:

• Prepare its estimate

This integrated case study helps you understand cost engineering as one connected professional system—not as seven isolated exam subjects.

Your Complete Exam-Week Toolkit

The course includes a practical collection of final-revision resources:

Master Formula Compendium

Every essential formula organised by knowledge domain, supported by guidance on when and how each formula should be applied.

Printable Formula Sheet

A concise standalone reference containing the critical equations and the fifteen-line exam-morning revision summary.

Exam Coverage Matrix

A complete mapping of exam domains to course lessons, supported by a twenty-topic readiness checklist.

Complete Course Index

A structured index that allows you to quickly locate any topic, formula, example, or revision section.

Two Mixed Practice Sets

Realistic cross-domain questions with full explanations, calculation steps, and answer rationales.

Personal Error-Log System

A structured method for turning incorrect answers into a personalised final-review checklist.

Final-Week Study Plan

A day-by-day preparation schedule covering the final week, the day before the exam, and exam morning.

Prepare With Structure. Practise With Purpose. Enter the Exam With Confidence.

This course is designed for cost engineers, estimators, planners, schedulers, project controls professionals, quantity surveyors, commercial professionals, and project managers preparing for the CCP examination.

By the end of the course, you will have reviewed every major domain, practised the essential calculations, prepared for the communication memo, and developed a complete strategy for managing the five-hour exam.

Disclaimer: CCP is a registered mark of AACE International. This is an independent examination-preparation course and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by AACE International. Examination formats, eligibility criteria, policies, and reference materials may change. Always verify the latest requirements through the official AACE certification handbook and website.