AACE International

AACE International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Founded in 1956, AACE International has grown to employ 134 individuals and generates $20 million in annual revenue. The organization serves as a professional association for the total cost management community. AACE International provides resources and support to its members, who encompass a wide range of disciplines within total cost management. These include cost engineering, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, decision and risk management, project management, project control, cost/schedule control, earned value management, and claims. With over 8,000 members spanning 100 countries, AACE International has a global reach. Since 1976, AACE International has been a leader in professional certification within the cost management field. The organization offers a variety of certifications, including the Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP), Certified Scheduling Technician (CST), and Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP). Notably, AACE’s CCP, CCT, CEP, EVP, and PSP certifications have received independent accreditation from the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards. AACE International can be reached through its website at web.aacei.org.