Common AACE CCT questions about exam format, study order, official resources, practice strategy, and candidate traps.
AACE CCT is the Certified Cost Technician credential. It focuses on basic total cost management, supporting skills, cost processes, technical knowledge, and cost-engineering fundamentals.
3 hours maximum; 100 simple multiple-choice questions; Supporting Skills & Knowledge (50) and Process & Technical Skills Knowledge (50); open book using AACE CCT Primer and Skills & Knowledge only; calculator permitted; 70% overall score to pass.
Always confirm the latest structure on AACE’s official page because exam rules, fees, handbooks, and allowed resources can change.
AACE states that membership is not required for certification, although members may receive reduced examination fees. Confirm the current fee and application rules on the official AACE page.
AACE’s FAQ states that candidates must receive a 70% overall result to pass. AACE releases results on a pass/fail basis rather than numerical score detail.
AACE states that candidates are not required to buy AACE training or study materials, but many candidates use official study guides, recommended practices, and review courses. For this exam, the main recommended study lane includes AACE Certified Cost Technical Primer, Recommended Practices 11R-88 and 10S-90, Skills & Knowledge of Cost Engineering, and Total Cost Management Framework references.
Practice the gap between knowing a term and making a defensible recommendation. That means scenario reading, method selection, calculation interpretation, evidence quality, and concise written communication where applicable.