CEC Eligibility Requirements 2

Question 1

Which organization administers the CEC (Certified Cost Estimator/Engineer) credential?

Accepted Answer

AACE International

Answer

AACE International (formerly the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) administers the CEC credential.

Question 2

An applicant for the CEC exam has 8 years of total experience but only 2 years specifically in cost estimating. Do they meet the experience requirement?

Accepted Answer

No, because at least 3 years of cost estimating experience is typically required

Answer

AACE International requires that a minimum number of years be specifically in cost engineering or estimating practice, not just general experience.

Question 3

What is the minimum number of years of relevant experience required for a CEC candidate who does NOT hold a college degree?

Accepted Answer

8 years

Answer

Candidates without a college degree must demonstrate at least 8 years of relevant experience to sit for the CEC exam.

Question 4

Which of the following educational backgrounds meets the academic eligibility requirement for the CEC exam?

Accepted Answer

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Answer

A four-year bachelor's degree in a related field such as construction management or engineering satisfies the educational eligibility requirement.

Question 5

A candidate's experience includes quantity takeoff, bid analysis, and budget forecasting. How does AACE classify this experience for CEC eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying cost engineering experience

Answer

Tasks directly related to estimating, cost analysis, and financial forecasting align with AACE's definition of qualifying cost engineering experience.

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CEC Eligibility Requirements 2