Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Description

Globally preferred by employers, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence. Members with the CFE credential experience professional growth and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community. In fact, the ACFE’s 2008 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals reveals that CFEs earn 22% more than non-CFEs in similar jobs.

Requirements

1. Be an Associate member of the ACFE in good standing.  If you are not already an Associate member of the ACFE, you must first become a member to pursue the CFE credential.

2. Submit the CFE Exam application with proof of education and professional recommendations.

3. Pass the CFE Exam. The CFE Exam is a Windows-based program that tests your knowledge and expertise in the four primary areas of fraud examination: Fraudulent Financial Transactions, Legal Elements of Fraud, Investigation Methods, and Criminology and Ethics.

• Click here to learn more about the CFE Exam and how to prepare to take it.

4. Gain final approval from the certification committee and become a CFE. You will officially become a CFE once your exam and credentials are approved by the certification committee. Those who have attained the CFE credential will be invoiced at the CFE dues rate upon annual membership renewal.

Fees

US $250

The Institute of Certified Construction Financial Professionals, Inc.

Description

ICCFP’s Board of Trustees, with the assistance and advice of professionals in relevant fields, has attempted to develop a credential that will recognize accepted levels of expertise in the profession, with the goal of improving professional standards in construction financial management.

The purpose of ICCFP’s certification program is to:
◆ Establish the scope of practice for construction financial professionals
◆ Assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by construction financial professionals in a valid and reliable manner
◆ Encourage professional growth in the field of construction financial management
◆ Formally recognize individuals who meet the requirements set by ICCFP
◆ Serve the public and employers by encouraging quality construction financial management practices

Requirements

Requirement 1: Formal Education

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including at least twelve (12) credit hours in business-related coursework (accounting, finance, and management)
– or –
Four (4) years of experience working for a construction company in its accounting and/or finance department, or as a provider of accounting and/or financial services to the construction industry.

Requirement 2: Professional Experience

4,000 hours of experience in construction-related activities within the last three (3) to five (5) years. This experience must be in a professional financial position for a construction contractor or in a professional financial position as a provider of accounting and/or financial services to the construction industry. (See the Appendix for examples of professional financial positions.)
Note: If you are substituting four (4) years of work experience for an academic degree under Requirement 1, you must have the additional 4,000 hours of experience in a professional financial position in construction-related activities within the last three (3) to five (5) years to meet Requirement 2.

Thus, if you do not meet the bachelor’s degree option under Requirement 1 above, you must have a total of four years of experience to satisfy the alternative option of Requirement 1 and must have an additional 4,000 hours of work experience in the manner set forth in this Requirement 2.

Fees

Application Fee:
$95 for CFMA Members
$150 for Non-Members

Examination Fees

$495 for CFMA Members
$595 for Non-Members

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Project Management Institute

Description
The PMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.

Requirements

Option 1:

• High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent
• Minimum five years/60 months unique nonoverlapping
• professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks
• 35 contact hours of formal education

OR

Option 2:

• Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent
• Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks
• 35 contact hours of formal education

Fees

Computer-based testing (CBT) member $405 € 340
Computer-based testing (CBT nonmember $555 € 465
Paper-based testing (PBT) member $250 € 205
Paper-based testing (PBT) nonmember $400 € 335

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Description
The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is someone who has voluntarily met the prescribed criteria of the CCM program with regard to formal education, field experience and demonstrated capability and understanding of the CM body of knowledge. In 1995, the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) established the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) to administer a program to certify individuals who meet a stringent set of criteria to assist owners with construction projects. The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation has become the preferred way to identify professional construction managers in the United States.

CMAA is leading the growth and acceptance of construction management as a professional discipline that can add significant value to the entire construction process, from conception to ongoing operation.

Membership in CMAA includes more than 4,000 firms and individuals. Owners, engineers, architects, contractors, educators, students…everyone with a stake in the construction industry’s success.

Requirements

• 48 months experience as a CM in the qualifying areas as defined by  the Qualifications Matrix

AND
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• An undergraduate (4-year BA/BS level) or graduate degree in construction management,  architecture, engineering or construction science.
• A 2-year undergraduate degree (AA/AS level) or certificate in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science AND 4 years experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48 month CM requirement.)
• No degree/certificate in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science AND 8 years experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48-month CM requirement.)

Fees

$275

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Society Of Cost Estimators & Analysis

Description

The Society’s Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A) program provides a professional credential to SCEA members and nonmembers who demonstrate mastery of basic concepts and methods. The individuals achieving certification: 1) pass a written exam testing their  knowledge and skills; 2) qualify to take the exam by demonstrating nominal levels of training and work experience. SCEA regularly offers the exam three times a year, in April, June, and November, at sites across the country and internationally.

Requirements

• Option A
   A four-year college degree or a graduate degree: 1) in a field of study directly related to cost estimating or analysis – e.g., accounting, economics; or 2) together incorporating ten quantitative courses – e.g., courses in mathematics, statistics, engineering usually satisfy the course requirement.
   A minimum of two years experience performing cost analysis or estimating activities in a position specifically identified within the organizational structure as requiring such performance. The position must involve cost estimating or analysis duties normally performed by a fully-qualified (journeyman) analyst or estimator.
• Option B
  An associate degree, four-year degree, or graduate degree in any discipline.
  A minimum of five years experience performing cost analysis or estimating activities in a position as defined by option A.
• Option C
  No education requirement
  A minimum of seven years experience performing cost analysis or estimating activities, in a position as defined under option A. The applicant must demonstrate their ability to pass the exam. A brief biographical sketch describing education, experience, and most relevant cost estimating or analysis performance will satisfy this last requirement. 

Fees

The exam fee is $125.00 for members and for military and government nonmembers; and $250.00 for other non-members

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American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)

Description

The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) has been certifying construction estimators for over thirty years, since 1976. The program is well tested.

ASPE certified estimators work at hundreds of construction companies, architectural and consulting firms across the United States and Internationally.

While there are other certification programs in the construction industry, the ASPE program is the only one that tests the construction estimator’s construction knowledge and estimating skills.

The reason the industry holds the ASPE Certification and designation “CPE” in such high regard is simply because it is not for the inexperienced estimator. The minimum experience required is 5 years as an estimator.

Requirements

The ASPE certification process requires the candidate:
To write a 2500 word technical paper in addition to taking two examinations.
The first exam is a General Knowledge Exam (GEK) consisting of over 500 questions across a broad variety of construction topics, including AIA documents such as the Instruction for Bidders and the AIA 201 Contract Between the Owner and Contractor. The candidate has only four hours in which to complete this test.

Additionally, each candidate must take a Discipline Specific Test (DST). These exams are a test of the candidate’s specific area of expertise.

Fees

$400 MEMBERS $650 NON MEMBERS

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Engineering Management Certification International

DescriptionThe EMCF examination emphasizes fundamental aspects and principles of engineering management and is designed for early career engineers and other technical professionals.  If you are an early career engineer, scientist, or other technologist intent on entering engineering management on your career path, then the EMCF credential is right for you.
Requirements
To qualify, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in engineering, science, or technology. EMCF certification requires at least three years of engineering practice and passage of the EMCF Exam.  For candidates without a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of education in engineering, science, or technology, plus five years of engineering practice is required to be eligible to sit for the EMCF Exam.  If, however, you hold a Master’s degree or global equivalent in Engineering Management and have less than three (3) years of work experience, you are eligible to sit for the EMCF Exam.

Fees

$700

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Engineering Management Certification International

Description

The EMCP examination draws from empirical knowledge and skill sets of more experienced engineering managers who want to enhance their engineering management experience through professional development.  If you are an experienced engineering professional with management experience, then you are well suited for the EMCP credential.

Requirements

To qualify, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in engineering, science, or technology.  EMCI certification requires at least five consecutive years of engineering practice (i.e., three years of engineering practice and two years of engineering management experience) and passage of the EMCP exam.  The education requirement above can be waived if you have already obtained EMCF Certification.

Fee

$850

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Green Building Certification Institute

Description

LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED Certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Green Building Rating System.

The LEED AP credential represents knowledge of the LEED Rating System and its application in practice. LEED APs facilitate the integrated design process and streamline the LEED Certification process.

Requirements

none

Fees

The fee is $300 for national USGBC members and $400 for non-members

Poll

Exam Resources

1. University Of Florida:
   1. http://www.cce.ufl.edu/LEED/precourse.asp
   2. http://www.cce.ufl.edu/LEED/quizzes.asp
2. In The LEED
3. Building Green
4. greenexamprep.com