Certification
CSI Certification Programs
CSI is the construction community’s authority on communication and construction documentation. Through CSI’s Certification Program, you can develop a conceptual understanding of the entire construction process, and concrete skills in:
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Construction documentation development and administration
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Specification writing and enforcement
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Product research and sourcing
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Communication with the design and contracting teams
CSI's Certification Program consists of the Construction Documents Technologist (CDT®), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA®), Certified Construction Specifier (CCS®) and Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR™).
Testimonial
"The CDT® helped me understand building concepts and language that I didn't learn in school" - Mark Muller, CSI, CCCA, CDT
Registration Information
Your professional success is CSI’s top priority! Demonstrate your knowledge, skill and industry commitment with a CSI certification.
CSI certifications are offered during spring and fall testing windows each year.
For complete information on early, standard, and final registration costs and dates, exam windows, testing options, and to register for the test, click on the box below.
Testing Options
Remote: Secure remote testing allows examinations to be completed virtually during the exam window. Test-takers will need to pre-schedule their exam and there are unique technology requirements that must be met.
*MacOS users – check for compatibility.
CDT, CCCA, CCS, and CCPR Candidates: Exams may be administered with either a remote proctor or at test centers in the United States and U.S. Territories. To view test center locations, visit Meazure Learning Test Center Candidate Services and select "Test Site Cities."
Important Information
CDT, CCS, and CCCA Candidate Handbooks are available for free downloading in the CSI Bookstore.
Exam Prep Courses
The Ohio Valley Chapter does not yet offer certification exam prep courses. However, CSI National provides a list of specialized exam study conducted by many CSI chapters and regions that you may be able to attend virtually. Click here for that list.
If you are interested in receiving study help and/or mentoring, contact our certification chair, Holly Robinson and she will get you hooked up!
