CDT

The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction documents. Project architects, contractors, contract administrators, material suppliers, and manufacturers' representatives are all realizing the advantages of being Construction Documents Technologists.

By being able to understand and interpret written construction documents, CDTs perform their jobs more effectively. By understanding the roles and relationships of all participants, CDTs improve communication among all members of the construction team.

Pass the Construction Documents Technologist Exam (CDT), and you'll join an elite group of professionals known in the industry for their comprehensive knowledge of the writing and management of construction documents. Getting your CDT means:

Adding "CDT" after your name, to your business card and to your resume
Understanding how a project unfolds from conception to delivery
Understanding the documentation involved

The CDT certificate is a prerequisite to CSI's advanced certification exams: Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), or Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) certification.

Registration Information

CSI offers the CDT examination twice annually in the Spring and the Fall. Open registration for the test begins in the Winter and Summer respectively.

Spring 2018 Exam Dates March 27th - June 2nd, 2018
Spring 2018 Early Registration January 9th to January 23rd, 2018
Spring 2018 Standard Registration January 24th to February 28th, 2018
Spring 2018 2017 Final Registration March 1 to March 16th, 2018

Fall 2018 Exam Dates September 25th - December 10th, 2018
Fall 2018 Early Registration June 26th to July 10th, 2018
Fall 2018 Standard Registration July 11th to August 27th, 2018
Fall 2018 Final Registration August 28th to September 14th, 2018

	Member Rate Early/Standard/Final	Non-Member Rate Early/Standard/Final
CDT	$295/$375/$545	$545/$625/$795
CDT International	$350/$450/$650	$600/$700/$900
CDT Student	$165	$165

For international candidates in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, visit CDT International Exam.

Questions? Contact certification@csinet.org or 800-689-2900.

Institute Resources for the CDT

Moll/Betts Student Excellence Award

The Moll/Betts Student Excellence Award was established to promote the greater awareness of CSI to students completing studies in a construction-related educational program. Students taking the CDT exam are eligible for this award.

Moll/Betts Student Excellence Award Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Chicago Chapter CDT Resources

The Chicago Chapter offers a 10-week study class to help you prepare for the CDT exam. It can be a great training tool for new industry members and can also be a good study aid for taking the Architect Registration Exam.

Please use the links below to learn how you can benefit by taking the class, apply for a scholarship (which includes one year CSI Chicago membership) and show your support of the certification program by sponsoring a class.

CDT Exam Study Night (Fall)

CDT Exam Study Class (Winter/Spring)

Class Scholarship

Sponsor a Class

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