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Presented by:
Edmund Brown, CSI, CCCA, Assoc. AIA, Great Lakes Region
Andrea Zawodny, CSI, CCS, LEED AP, North Central Region

Outline
• Benefits and Overview
• Certification Committee
– Format
– Resources
– Marketing
• Certification Exams
• Registration details & fees
• Questions
• Certification Updates

Benefits and Overview
of Certifications

Benefits of CSI Certification
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Being certified helps you stand apart from the competition
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Whether you specialize in specifications, contract administration, or
product representation, getting a certification benefits the entire
construction industry.
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Having a CSI certification shows the construction industry that you
have an understanding of the entire construction process. .
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CSI is the only organization to represent all of the members of the
construction team and having certification allows one to
communicate to others in the industry more effectively.

Benefits of CSI Certification (cont.)

Through CSI's certification program, a person can develop skills in:
− Construction documentation and administration
− Specification writing and enforcement
− Product research and sourcing
− Communication with the design and contracting teams
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CSI's Construction Document Technologist (CDT) certificate is a
prerequisite to CSI advanced certifications: CCCA, CCS, CCPR, all
of which will be covered in this presentation.

Why obtain a CDT?
It shows that you understand how construction documents are
prepared and you can interpret them.
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It shows that you understand the roles and relationships of all
parties

Having a CDT helps improve communication among the
members of the construction team
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It is a prerequisite for the CSI certification exam
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For those taking the architectural registration exam, it is a great
help in passing the construction documents and services portion.

Why obtain a CDT (cont)?
Passing the CDT exam allows you to add the “CDT” credential
after your name.
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It is a lifetime credential and a certificate of achievement. There
is no continuing education nor renewal fee required.
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The CDT certificate will raise your confidence by showing that
you have the knowledge and skills to perform your role more
effectively
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It will empower you with the understanding of the construction
process.

Why become a CCCA?
Being a CCCA shows that you are able to develop, administer,
and enforce construction documents.
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You get to add the CCCA credential after you name.
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It is a certification that requires a renewal every three years.
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It empowers you with a greater understanding of the
development of the construction documents and administration of
construction contracts.
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You will also be listed in the CSI certificants directory

Why become a CCPR?
Being a CCPR shows that you are able to understand
construction documents.
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You get to add the CCPR credential after you name.
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Why become a CCS?
Being a CCS shows that you are able prepare written
construction documents and perform their jobs more effectively.
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You get to add the CCS credential after you name.
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Certification Committee
Format

Assess Current Needs
• How many candidates currently wish to take the CDT?
CCS? CCCA? CCPR?
• How many chapter members are CDTs?... CCSs?
CCCAs? CCPRs?
• Do you have a budget? (Do you need one?)

Decide on Format(s)
Hold classes
Facilitate a study group
Daily/weekly email
Conference calls
Webinars
One-day breakdown

When?
• Spring or Fall Exam Window?
• Both?
• Weekdays or Weekends
Before or after work?
Over lunch?
• Adjacent to Chapter Meetings

Where? • Conference or training
room
• Banquet Hall
• Local Meeting Room
• Restaurant, Coffee
Shop, Café
• Centralized location
adjacent to major
thoroughfare

Committees of One
• Plan, plan, plan… ahead!
• Ask for help for small, specific tasks
• Recruit an instructor for one session
• Recruit someone to be the “peanut gallery” at your
classes/sessions
• Recruit help from the candidates

Committees of 2 or More
• Plan, plan, plan… ahead!
• Assign specific tasks
• Assign each task
• Keep your volunteers engaged

Resources

Every CDT candidate needs aEvery CDT candidate needs a
self study plan.self study plan.
http://csinet.org/Main-Menu-Category/Certification/CDT/CDT-Exam-Prep
•CDT Candidate Handbook (FREE)
This free handbook helps you to plan your study process.
•CDT Exam Study Workbook (downloadable)
This workbook helps you study and navigate the PDPG.
Pricing (downloadable): Members $19.99 Non-members $24.99
•Project Delivery Flash Cards from iTunes
Pricing (downloadable): Members $4.99 Non-members $9.99
•On-Demand Webinars (CDT Prep Course)
The CDT Prep Course is a series webinars. 11 Hours (8 Sessions)
Pricing (On Demand): Members $175 Non-members $230

Every Instructor needs a teaching plan.Every Instructor needs a teaching plan.

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Marketing

Publish • Chapter newsletter
• Other trade organizations’
newsletters
• CSInet.org
• Tweet

Passing the CDT earns architecturalPassing the CDT earns architectural
registration education (ARE) trainingregistration education (ARE) training
hourshours..NCARB awards:
• 40 elective hours for earning
your CDT certificate
• 40 core minimum hours in
“Training Area 9 -
Specifications & Material
Research” for passing CCS
certification
• 40 core minimum hours in
“Training Area 12 -
Construction Phase” for
passing CCCA certification
• http://ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Settings/IDP2-Suppleme

Visit • Your Chapter Meetings
• A/E Firms
• Contractors
• Community Colleges with
Construction programs

Let's Begin with the CDT
What material does the CDT cover?
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CDT candidates must demonstrate knowledge in the follow
areas:
− The construction process (contract types,
modifications and substitution procedures)
− Contractual relationships (relationship and
organization of construction documents, rights,
duties and responsibilities, contract provisions)
− Use of construction documents (interpretation,
organizational formats)

Let's Begin with the CDT
What is the CDT exam format?
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There are 120 multiple choice questions
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You are given two hours to answer
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The overall testing time is 3 hours

The material is organized by subject matter in the following
areas: fundamentals, project concept and delivery, design
process, procurement, construction documents, preconstruction,
construction, life cycle activities.
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Fees: early registration for members is $240, non members
$375.

The CCCA exam, what is it?
What is CCCA?
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CCCA stands for Certified Construction Contract Administrator
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Candidates demonstrate advanced knowledge in the
development, administration, and enforcement of construction
documents.
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The exam is more in depth than the CDT and covers the
following area: QA/QC, bidding and negotiating, Division 01,
General and Supplementary Conditions, agreements,
enforcement and liability.

What is required to take the CCCA exam?

Must have passed the CDT exam
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Have at least two years experienced in the construction
administration process, attested to by 2 people experienced in the
field.
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CSI membership is not required, but encouraged
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Register and pay fee

What is the exam like?
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You are allotted 4 hours to answer questions
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Overall testing time: 5 hours

What is covered on the exam?
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The exam is organized by domains
− Claims and disputes
− Contracts
− Project Records
− Quality Control / Quality Assurance
− Site Visits

The CCS exam, what is it?
What is CCS?
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CCS stands for Certified Construction Specifier
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CCS candidates demonstrate advanced knowledge in areas of
specifications development, such as:
– Contractual relationships
– Document organization
– Document preparation
– Contract enforcement

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The exam is organized by domains
− Coordination
− Planning / Development / Organization
− Research
− Analysis and Evaluation
− Production

What is required to take the CCS exam?

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Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the preparation and
coordination of specifications actually used in construction
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Have 5 years' experience, attested to by 2 people experienced
in the field, in the preparation of contract documents.
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Have prepared and coordinated either Division 00 or
Division 01
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The CCPR exam, what is it?
What is CCPR?

CCPR stands for Certified Construction Product Representative

CCPR candidates demonstrate advanced knowledge in the
following areas:
– Construction product representation
– Preparation of construction documents
– Use of construction documents
– The construction process

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The exam is organized by study unit areas
− Pre-project activities
− Project Design
− Procurement
− Construction
− Facility Management

Who is a CCPR?

A CCPR is a person who has successfully completed both the
CDT and CCPR exams. He/she has the required experience, and
has demonstrated knowledge and ability in construction product
representation, and in using and advising in the preparation of
construction documents as recommended by CSI.

What is required to take the CCPR exam?
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Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the representation of
construction product(s) exclusive of academic preparation,
attested to on company letterhead by two manufacturers and/or
employers.
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Registration and fees
When can I take the CDT?
Spring 2015 registration is now closed. The Fall 2015
registration and dates will be posted soon
$240/members, $375/non-members, $105/student
Register at the CSI website

Registration and fees
When can I take the CCS/CCCA/CCPR?
Spring 2015 registration is now closed. The Fall 2015
registration and dates will be posted soon
$280/members, $415/non-members
Register at the CSI website

Edmund Brown, CSI, CCCA, Assoc. AIA, Great Lakes Region
ed@sebreearchitects.com
Andrea Zawodny, CSI, CCS, LEED AP, North Central Region
andrea.zawodny@populous.com
Certification Information www.csinet.org/Certification
Email CSI certification@csinet.org
Thank You!

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