CCP Certified Cost Professional Exam Prep: Videos + Exams

"This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. "Walk into the CCP exam with every domain mastered, every key formula memorised, and a clear plan for all five hours. The Certified Cost Professional (CCP) is AACE International’s flagship credential in cost engineering—and the exam demands far more than professional experience alone.

You must complete 119 questions across seven knowledge domains, as well as a written communication memo, within a five-hour examination window. Success requires structured preparation, strong calculation skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure. This course brings all of those elements together in one complete, exam-focused preparation system.

A Complete Exam-Mapped CurriculumThe course includes:13 comprehensive modules49 structured lessonsDetailed study guidesStep-by-step numerical examplesExam-style practice questionsFormula revision resourcesCommunication memo preparationFull mixed-domain practice setsA complete five-hour exam strategyEach lesson is supported by an in-depth study guide designed for serious exam preparation. The guides include:Clear explanations of essential conceptsDedicated formula boxesStep-by-step worked examples using realistic figuresExam-style questions with complete answer rationalesCommon traps and mistakes to avoidPractical links between related CCP domainsWhat You Will MasterCost Engineering FoundationsUnderstand cost classifications, terminology, contingency, management reserves, cost engineering principles, and professional ethics. Statistics and Data AnalyticsApply probability distributions, Z-scores, regression analysis, correlation, forecasting techniques, and learning-curve calculations.

Cost EstimatingMaster estimate classifications and estimating methods, including:Capacity-factor estimatingParametric estimatingAnalogy methodsUnit-rate estimatingDetailed quantity take-offsEscalation calculationsLocation adjustmentsBasis of Estimate preparationBudgets and Cost BaselinesLearn how budgets are developed and controlled, including the Project Management Baseline, contingency, management reserve, funding sources, change control, and baseline revisions. Engineering EconomicsDevelop confidence using:Present Worth and Annual WorthInternal Rate of ReturnBenefit-cost analysisEconomic equivalence factorsDepreciationTax effectsReplacement analysisInvestment decision criteriaContracts and Commercial ManagementUnderstand contract types, risk allocation, incentive arrangements, contract administration, commercial decision-making, and claims management. Earned Value ManagementMaster the complete EVM calculation framework, including:Planned Value, Earned Value, and Actual CostCost and schedule variancesCPI and SPIEstimate at CompletionEstimate to CompleteVariance at CompletionTo-Complete Performance IndexEarned ScheduleProductivity and forecasting analysisYou will also learn how to select the correct forecasting formula based on the conditions presented in the exam—not simply memorise equations.

Cost ReportingBuild effective reports using a clear:Variance → Cause → Impact → Action → Forecaststructure, supported by reliable data, disciplined analysis, and professional communication. Risk ManagementApply:Expected Monetary ValueDecision-tree analysisPERT calculationsRisk-adjusted decision-makingMonte Carlo simulation interpretationRisk-response economicsContingency analysisPlanning and SchedulingDevelop practical competence in:Critical Path Method calculationsForward and backward passesTotal and free floatSchedule compressionCrashing economicsResource considerationsDelay analysis principlesThe CCP Communication MemoPrepare for the written communication requirement using:A proven five-part memo structureAnnotated model answersPlanning templatesProfessional writing techniquesTimed and graded practice exercisesComprehensive Exam ReviewConsolidate every domain through focused revision, connected examples, domain summaries, and the Master Formula Compendium. Exam Strategy and PracticeEnter the exam with a rehearsed approach covering:Five-hour time allocationThe two-pass answering methodCalculation-question managementMemo planning and writingFormula recallQuestion-flagging strategiesFinal review and error checkingThe course also includes two complete mixed-domain practice sets, with detailed rationales for every answer.

One Project Connects the Entire CourseA single $63. 6 million project runs through the curriculum. Throughout the course, you will:Prepare its estimateEstablish its budget and baselineEvaluate its economicsAnalyse its contractual risksMeasure earned value performanceForecast its final costAssess uncertaintyDevelop its scheduleAnalyse delaysPrepare professional management memosThis integrated case study helps you understand cost engineering as one connected professional system—not as seven isolated exam subjects.

Your Complete Exam-Week ToolkitThe course includes a practical collection of final-revision resources:Master Formula CompendiumEvery essential formula organised by knowledge domain, supported by guidance on when and how each formula should be applied. Printable Formula SheetA concise standalone reference containing the critical equations and the fifteen-line exam-morning revision summary. Exam Coverage MatrixA complete mapping of exam domains to course lessons, supported by a twenty-topic readiness checklist.

Complete Course IndexA structured index that allows you to quickly locate any topic, formula, example, or revision section. Two Mixed Practice SetsRealistic cross-domain questions with full explanations, calculation steps, and answer rationales. Personal Error-Log SystemA structured method for turning incorrect answers into a personalised final-review checklist.

Final-Week Study PlanA day-by-day preparation schedule covering the final week, the day before the exam, and exam morning. Prepare With Structure. Practise With Purpose.

Enter the Exam With Confidence. This course is designed for cost engineers, estimators, planners, schedulers, project controls professionals, quantity surveyors, commercial professionals, and project managers preparing for the CCP examination. By the end of the course, you will have reviewed every major domain, practised the essential calculations, prepared for the communication memo, and developed a complete strategy for managing the five-hour exam.

Disclaimer: CCP is a registered mark of AACE International. This is an independent examination-preparation course and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by AACE International. Examination formats, eligibility criteria, policies, and reference materials may change.

Always verify the latest requirements through the official AACE certification handbook and website.