ABOUT:
PSP^® designation signifies a proficient planning and scheduling professional adept in advanced project planning techniques. This role involves expertise in developing, monitoring, updating, forecasting, and analyzing integrated project schedules. PSP^®s play a pivotal leadership role in steering the planning and scheduling process within the comprehensive framework of AACE^® International’s Total Cost Management (TCM).

CERTIFICATION BODY: AACEI^®, USA

Established in 1956 at the University of New Hampshire, AACE^® International (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) is a leading non-profit organization headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia. With a founding group of 59 estimators and engineers, AACE^® has evolved its certification program to include nine distinct certifications across Technical, Professional, and Expertise levels. Renowned for publications like Cost Engineering and the Total Cost Management Framework, AACE^® is dedicated to advancing the field and upholding excellence in cost engineering practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

This training program is structured to provide participants with comprehensive insights and skills, including:

• Strategic Scheduling: Understanding the methodologies and strategies essential for effective scheduling practices within project management.
• Software Significance: Highlighting the role and significance of scheduling software in optimizing project timelines and resource utilization.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Delving into the nuances of planning, development, monitoring, controlling, and closure aspects of scheduling, ensuring a holistic understanding of scheduling phases.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prioritizing effective communication strategies tailored for stakeholders to ensure alignment and engagement throughout project timelines.
• Project Management Expertise: Equipping participants with adept project management skills, enabling them to navigate complexities and oversee projects efficiently.
• Schedule Management Plans: Assisting in the formulation and implementation of robust Schedule Management Plans, vital for successful project execution.
• Role Recognition: Recognizing and understanding the pivotal role of Scheduling Professionals throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
• Domain Expansion: Expanding opportunities and horizons within the Project Management domain, preparing individuals for varied roles and responsibilities in the industry.

EXAM INFORMATION: 

• Duration: Up to 5 hours
• Question Types: 119 questions – multiple-choice, scenario-based, and memo-writing task.
• Domains: Basic Planning & Scheduling Knowledge (56), Practical Exercise (29), Planning & Scheduling Applications (34).
• Communication: Memo-writing exercise assessing professional communication skills.
• Resources: Closed book exam; battery-operated calculators allowed.
• Purpose: Evaluates knowledge, practical application, and communication skills in planning and scheduling within professional contexts.

RE CERTIFICATION:

Certification holders have two paths for AACE^® Re certification:

1. Recertification by CEUs: Accumulate 12 CEUs in four categories over three years.
2. Recertification by Exam: Pass the exam before expiration if CEU accumulation isn’t feasible.

CEU-based re certification requires activity tracking and application submission before expiry. Those meeting CEU criteria within six months of expiration can apply. Re certification via exam mandates passing it once to renew for three years. This process resembles new applicants but exempts certain documentation. Certificants must re-take the exam before expiration to stay listed.