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Upcoming Master Specifiers Retreats 

Calling all specifiers and design professionals! Applications for the next two Master Specifiers Retreats are NOW OPEN. Apply today! 

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CSI Certification Program 


CSI is the construction community's authority on communication and construction documentation. Through CSI's Certification Program, you can strengthen and demonstrate your understanding of the entire construction process, and concrete skills in:

  • Construction documentation development and administration
  • Specification writing and enforcement
  • Product research and sourcing
  • Communication with the design and contracting teams

CDT®

Earning a Construction Documents Technology (CDT®) certification proves you have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively interpret and communicate construction documentation.  Learn More

CCCATM

Earn your Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) to demonstrate your knowledge of developing, administering, and enforcing construction documentation.  Learn More

CCSTM

Attaining the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) validates that you're a skilled product researcher who knows how to identify cost-effective, efficient solutions - and communicate those through specifications.  Learn More

CCPRTM

A Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) is more than a sales rep - you're a valued resource called upon by design teams because you understand construction documentation and speak their language.  Learn More


Learn more about how you’ll benefit from CSI Certification.

Fall 2021 Exam Cycle
(CDT®, CCS®, CCCATM)
Early Registration: August 4 - September 14, 2021
Standard Registration: September 15 - November 8, 2021
Late Registration: November 9 - December 1, 2021
Exam Window: November 8 - December 15, 2021
Results Notification: January 2022 via email

    
Two (2) testing options.

  1. In-person at Prometric testing center.
  2. Remote Proctored Testing (RPT). Secure, virtual, online monitored exam from your home office. Technical and space requirements must be confirmed.
  Dates Member Non-Member
Early 8/4 - 9/14 $375 $625
Standard 9/15 - 11/8 $460 $795
Final 11/9 - 12/1 $545 $935
Student
(CDT only)		 All dates $165 
Exam Window November 8 - December 15

Registration cost does not include prep materials, courses, practice guides, or the AIA A-201 or EJCDC C-700 exam source materials, which may be purchased separately. Have 10 or more certification applicants within your organization? For group pricing and registration, please contact Themica McBee, Membership Manager at tmcbee@csinet.org

CCSTM Exam Overview | Register Now

A Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) is a skilled product researcher who knows how to investigate and identify cost-effective, efficient solutions, and then communicates 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 CCSTM exam, you may use the designation "CCS" after your name, on LinkedIn, business cards and your resume — and proudly share your CCS™ digital badge.

Exam Application Requirements:
  • If you are not a CDT®: a minimum of five (5) years of industry experience is required, plus two (2) letters from industry references who are able to verify your experience. In order for your application to be processed, please submit reference letters in .doc or .pdf format prior to beginning registration to certification@csinet.org.
  • If you are already a CDT®: a minimum of two (2) years of industry experience is required and no references or letters are required.

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