Get Certified as a Professional Estimator!

The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) has been certifying construction estimators since 1976. While there are other certification programs in the construction industry, the ASPE program is the only one that tests the construction estimator’s construction knowledge and estimating skills.
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NEW...... "ASPE Certificate in Construction Estimating"

In the beginning there is the estimate. The American Society of Professional Estimators recognizes the Certified Professional Estimator as an individual trained in the estimating practices within the construction industry. The CPE has the experience and integrity to estimate construction projects professionally within the industry standards.

The ASPE Education Board announced on September 1st, 2005, a new recognition for the professional construction estimator called "Certificate in Construction Estimating".

a) The estimating courses offered by ASPE are considered state of the art and ideal for people with limited time available for "brick and mortar" classes.

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Estimating Proficiency Exam

The newly announced Estimating Proficiency Exam is a hit with professional construction estimators, employers and industry professionals. It meets the need of today’s construction industry with increasing standardization, pre-qualification requirements and a growing shortage of able professionals. ASPE announces the development of a new estimating proficiency exam, the EP2. The exam was developed by the ASPE Certification Board and administered by the Society’s Standards Board.

CERTIFICATION
Certification Program		Basic Standards for All Estimators
The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) has been certifying construction estimators since 1976. While there are other certification programs in the construction industry, the ASPE program is the only one that tests the construction estimator’s construction knowledge and estimating skills. Read more>>	READ ASPE CODE OF ETHICS	Ethics Integrity Attitude Judgement Thoroughness Awareness Uniformity Consistency Verification	Documentation Evaluation Man Hours Value Engineering Final Summaries Analysis Conversion Change Orders Read more>>
Recognition of the Certified Professional Estimator	NEW...... "ASPE Certificate in Construction Estimating"	ASPE Now offers Estimating Proficiency Exam
In the beginning there is the estimate. The American Society of Professional Estimators recognizes the Certified Professional Estimator as an individual trained in the estimating practices within the construction industry. The CPE has the experience and integrity to estimate construction projects professionally within the industry standards. ASPE is an organization dedicated to the advancement of estimating education and professionalism within the construction industry. The CPE is a member in good standing dedicated to preparing certified estimates in accordance with generally accepted professional estimated practices. The CPE uses their best judgment based upon the limitations on the scope of completeness of the work product. The CPE is truly a “Risk Manager” with the responsibility of estimating a positive outcome of a project. The knowledge and experiences vary. There are discipline specific certifications in addition to the required general knowledge of the CPE.	The ASPE Education Board announced on September 1st, 2005, a new recognition for the professional construction estimator called "Certificate in Construction Estimating". a) The estimating courses offered by ASPE are considered state of the art and ideal for people with limited time available for "brick and mortar" classes. b) For candidates not looking for college credits, the ASPE program saves them money. c) Candidates who complete five online courses are eligible to apply for the certificate.	Meeting the need of today’s construction industry with increasing standardization, pre-qualification requirements and a growing shortage of able professionals, ASPE announces the development of a new estimating proficiency exam, the EP2. The exam was developed by the ASPE Certification Board* and administered by the Society’s Standards Board.
EDUCATION
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"All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent." ~ John F. Kennedy "You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world." ~ Tom Brokaw	There are two types of online courses: 1) SELF PACED - may be started at any time. 2) PACED - have a specific start date and work to be done each week over the courses 10 week duration. Courses include: Introduction To Construction Estimating Construction Blueprint Reading Estimating and Bidding - 1 Estimating and Bidding - 2 Construction Math Construction Materials & Processes read more>>	Free Online AutoCad Courses McGraw Hill Online Courses CSU Continuing Education LEED Professional Accreditation Online Education Programs AIA Education See more Resources>>
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Visit www.aspeeducation.org for more information Who Should Attend? ~ Chief Estimators ~ Estimators ~ Cost Engineers ~ General Contractors ~ Subcontractors ~ Managers of Construction Departments ~ Project Managers ~ Construction Managers ~ All other professionals involved with the construction industry.	The newly announced Estimating Proficiency Exam is a hit with professional construction estimators, employers and industry professionals. It meets the need of today’s construction industry with increasing standardization, pre-qualification requirements and a growing shortage of able professionals. ASPE announces the development of a new estimating proficiency exam, the EP2. The exam was developed by the ASPE Certification Board and administered by the Society’s Standards Board.