CCS

CCS Exam Overview

A Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) is a skilled product researcher who knows how to investigate and identify cost-effective, efficient solutions, and then communicate those solutions through the specifications. Achieving your CCS means:

  • Developing an in-depth understanding of agreements, conditions of the contract, Division 01, and their relationships to specifications
  • Having advanced skills in specification development, enabling you to use spec-writing software more effectively
  • Understanding how to research and source products
After passing the CCS exam, you may use the designation "CCS" after your name, on LinkedIn, business cards and your resume.
Spring 2020 Certification Registration
Exam Window: May 4 - June 5, 2020
Early Registration: February 19 - March 18, 2020
Standard Registration: March 19 - March 31, 2020
Late Registration: April 1 - April 30, 2020
Results Notification: July 2020 via email*

Registration Opens February 19, 2020
  Dates Member Non-Member
Early 2/19- 3/18 $375 $625
Standard 3/19 - 3/31 $460 $795
Final 4/1 - 4/30 $545 $935
Exam Window May 4 - June 5, 2020

For bulk rate pricing and registration, please contact Themica McBee, Membership Manager at tmcbee@csinet.org.

CCS Exam Resources

4 Easy Steps to
Certification renewal

_1.png Login to CSIResources
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_3.png Input any continuing ed information & upload any supporting documents.
_4.png Complete the renewal process & pay the renewal fee.