"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
49 structured lessons
Detailed study guides
Step-by-step numerical examples
Exam-style practice questions
Formula revision resources
Communication memo preparation
Full mixed-domain practice sets
A complete five-hour exam strategy

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

Clear explanations of essential concepts
Dedicated formula boxes
Step-by-step worked examples using realistic figures
Exam-style questions with complete answer rationales
Common traps and mistakes to avoid
Practical links between related CCP domains

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
Parametric estimating
Analogy methods
Unit-rate estimating
Detailed quantity take-offs
Escalation calculations
Location adjustments
Basis of Estimate preparation

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
Internal Rate of Return
Benefit-cost analysis
Economic equivalence factors
Depreciation
Tax effects
Replacement analysis
Investment decision criteria

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
Cost and schedule variances
CPI and SPI
Estimate at Completion
Estimate to Complete
Variance at Completion
To-Complete Performance Index
Earned Schedule
Productivity and forecasting analysis

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
Decision-tree analysis
PERT calculations
Risk-adjusted decision-making
Monte Carlo simulation interpretation
Risk-response economics
Contingency analysis

Planning and Scheduling

Develop practical competence in:

Critical Path Method calculations
Forward and backward passes
Total and free float
Schedule compression
Crashing economics
Resource considerations
Delay analysis principles

The CCP Communication Memo

Prepare for the written communication requirement using:

A proven five-part memo structure
Annotated model answers
Planning templates
Professional writing techniques
Timed and graded practice exercises

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 two-pass answering method
Calculation-question management
Memo planning and writing
Formula recall
Question-flagging strategies
Final review and error checking

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
Establish its budget and baseline
Evaluate its economics
Analyse its contractual risks
Measure earned value performance
Forecast its final cost
Assess uncertainty
Develop its schedule
Analyse delays
Prepare professional management memos

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.