CCM Applicant Handbook 020514

C Ce er rt ti if fi ie ed d C Co on ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on n M Ma an na ag ge er r
ConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute
ApplicationHandbook

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CCMApplicantHandbook
CertifiedConstructionManager
CMCI

WelcomeprospectivecandidatesfortheCertifiedConstructionManager(CCM)Certification!
TheConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute(CMCI)hasoffereditsCMcertification
programformorethan15yearsandcontinuallycertifiesmorequalifiedConstructionManagers
thananyoneelseintheconstructionindustry.Individuals,companies,andownersrecognizethe
CCMcertificationasasignofprofessionalism.
Certificationprogramsassessindividualsthroughpeerdevelopedstandardsandcompetencies
andprovideacredentialthatistimelimited.Certificationexamassessmentsmustbe
independentofanyspecificcourseorcurriculum.Continuedcompetencyisrequiredand
enhancedthroughongoingrenewalrequirementsalongwithadherencetothecertifications
conditionsandconductagreement.
CMCIsBoardofGovernorsisresponsibleforoversightofthedevelopmentandadministration
oftheCertifiedConstructionManagercertification(CCM
)program,andtoensurethecredential
meetshighstandardsofethicalandprofessionalpracticefortheconstructionindustry,assuring
theproficiencyandcompetenceofConstructionManagementprofessionals.
TheCCMisaccreditedthroughANSI/ISO17024,whichprovidesmanybenefitsfortheCCM
certificationprocess:
Defensibleandreliableexaminations
IncreasedvaluefortheCCMcredential
BroaderglobalrecognitionoftheCCM
GreatersecurityandconfidentialityforallCCMcandidates
WiderprofessionalacceptanceandmarketabilityoftheCCM
Peerdevelopmentandreviewwithprofessionaltestdevelopmentguidance
ThishandbookdescribestheCertifiedConstructionManagerprocess,including:
StepstobecomingCCMandtheCCMapplication
GuidanceonapplyingfortheCCMandfees
Definitionsandinformationaboutpoliciesgoverningtheexam
Guidelinesfortakingtheexam
Anoverviewofexamcontentoutlineandreferences
Recertification:maintainingtheCCMcredential
Thishandbookalsodescribestheproceduresforallpartsofthecertificationprocess.Manystudy
resourcesareprovidedonlineatwww.cmaanet.orgtohelpfamiliarizecandidateswiththe
contentsappearingonthecomprehensive,multiplechoiceexam.

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TableofContents
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................1
Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................2
CONSTRUCTION/PROGRAMMANAGEMENTDEFINED.............................3
STEPSTOCERTIFICATION4
ApplyingfortheCertification..........................................................................................................................4
CertificationEligibilityRequirements.............................................................................................................5
ResponsibleInCharge......................................................................................................................................5
EducationalRequirements................................................................................................................................5
ApplicationReviewandAcceptanceProcess.................................................................................................6
ApplicationProcedures.....................................................................................................................................6
CMCIIDNumbers.............................................................................................................................................7
RequestforExamination...................................................................................................................................7
ProfessionalTestingCentersandLocations...................................................................................................8
ExamAppointmentSchedulingandReschedulingProcess.........................................................................8
NoShowsorLateforAppointmentPolicies.................................................................................................8
Retesting..............................................................................................................................................................9
ApplicationExpiration/CandidacyDuration.................................................................................................9
ExpiredApplicationProcessing(Reapplication)..........................................................................................9
AuditingofApplications................................................................................................................................10
BoardofGovernorsStatementofNonDiscrimination...............................................................................10
Confidentiality..................................................................................................................................................10
SpecialAccommodationsforExams.............................................................................................................10
CERTIFICATIONFEES...............................................................................................11
CertificationApplication,ExamRescheduling,ExamNoShow,ExamRetesting,Certificaiton
Renewal,Replacement....................................................................................................................................11
ExaminationWithdrawalorRefunding........................................................................................................11
DuplicateorReplacementCertificates..........................................................................................................11
CERTIFICATIONUSAGEANDRELEASEPOLICIES........................................12
OptOutPolicy..................................................................................................................................................12
TrademarksandCopyrights...........................................................................................................................12
Address,NameorContactInformationChanges........................................................................................12
VerificationofCredentials..............................................................................................................................13
ABOUTTHEEXAMINATION..................................................................................14
TheExams.........................................................................................................................................................14
CCMExamContentOutlineProcess.............................................................................................................14
ExamSecurity...................................................................................................................................................14
ExamContentOutline.....................................................................................................................................15
AppealPolicies.................................................................................................................................................15
FortheDayoftheExam..................................................................................................................................16
SummaryofScoringProcess..........................................................................................................................18

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Sample:CMCICCMExaminationScoreReportPass...............................................................................19
Sample:CMCICCMExaminationScoreReportFail.................................................................................19
EXAMPREPARATION...............................................................................................20
BoardofGovernorsPositiononCCMExamEducationandTraining.....................................................20
SuggestedStudyMaterialsfortheCCMExam............................................................................................21
Keypublicationsandprimaryreferences:....................................................................................................22
OnthedayoftheExam...................................................................................................................................23
PreparationandTestingTips.........................................................................................................................24
PROFESSIONALETHICSANDDISCIPLINARYPOLICIES............................25
CCMCodeofConditionsandConductandDisciplinaryPolicies............................................................25
BreachingConditionsandConductionAgreement....................................................................................26
CCMConditionsandConduct.......................................................................................................................27
MAINTAININGYOURCERTIFICATION........Error!Bookmarknotdefined.29
RenewalPolicy.................................................................................................................................................29
OtherCMCICCMCertificationProgramRecognition...............................................................................31
GuidelinesforCompletingtheCCMApplication....................................................................................32
APPLICATION..............................................................................................................35

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INTRODUCTION
TheConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute,Inc.(CMCI)isanotforprofitcorporation
andawhollyownedsubsidiaryoftheConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica,Inc.
(CMAA).CMCIspurposeistoservethepublicandtheprofessionofConstructionManagement
throughtheestablishmentandmaintenanceofcriteriaandproceduresforcertificationof
ConstructionManagers.Theoperatingstandards,policies,protocols,andguidelinesarelisted
hereintheInstitutesPoliciesandProceduresManualandinancillarydocuments.
ThemissionofCMCIistorecognizethroughcertificationindividualknowledgeandexperience
thatmeetestablishedpracticesofConstructionManagement.CMCIsvisionistobethe
recognizedauthorityincertifyingmanagersoftheconstructionprocess.
CMCIcertificationprogramisaccreditedthroughtheInternationalOrganizationfor
Standardization(ISO)17024certificationofpersonnelasadministeredintheUnitedStatesby
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).Thisaccreditation
verifiescompliancewithrequirementsoutlinedintheinternationally
acceptedstandardsforassessingpersonnelcertificationprograms
(ANSI/ISO17024).
TheConstructionManagerCertificationProgramisoneofthefirst
personnelcertificationprogramsintheconstructionindustry
accreditedbyANSIandisalsooneofthefirsttenprogramsto
obtaintheaccreditationintheUnitedStates.ANSIisaffiliatedwiththeInternational
OrganizationforStandardization(ISO),anongovernmentalworldwidefederationofnational
standardsbodiesoperatinginmorethan145countries.
ANSIaccreditationoftheCCMprogramgivesassuranceofitslegitimacytostateandfederal
organizations,owners,andthegeneralpublic.
ConstructionManagement
CMCIisgovernedbyaBoardofGovernorscomposedofprofessionalConstructionManagers
whohavevolunteeredtoguideandadministerallaspectsoftheCCMcertificationprogram.

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DISCLAIMER
ConstructionManagerscertifiedbytheConstructionManagersCertificationInstitute(CMCI)
havemetthestandardsfortheCCMdesignation.PriortograntingtheCCMdesignation,the
CMCIreviewsreferencesfurnishedbytheapplicants.Applicantsmustpassacomprehensive
examination.
Computerbasedexamsareprovidedattestingcentersworldwide.Theexamdevelopmentand
deliveryarecontinuallyunderreviewandimprovement,utilizingsubjectmatterexpertsunder
theguidanceofprofessionalexamdevelopmentexperts.Thisprocessenhancesthelevelof
credibilityanddefensibilityoftheCCMcredentialingprogram.Theagreementtoabidebythe
CCMConditionsandConductisnowpartoftheinitialapplicationandtheEthics,Grievance,
AppealandDiscipline(EGAD)committeeinvestigatesviolations,issuessanctionsaswarranted,
andpublishessanctionsontheCMAAwebsite.Alleligibility,applications,scorereports,special
accommodationrequestsandgeneralinquiriesregardingCMCIcertificationwillbehandled
throughtheCMCIOfficelocatedinMcLean,VA.,U.S.A.
SuccessfulachievementofapassingscoreontheCCMexamisrequiredforanindividualtoearn
thecertification.EachcandidatemustdemonstratecompetenceintheCMAAStandardsof
PracticeandtheCIIBestPracticescommensuratewiththeexperiencerequirementsestablished
bytheCMCIBoardofGovernors.Inaddition,allcandidatesandCCMcertificationholdersare
requiredtoabidebytheCCMConditionsandConductagreement.
CCMsarenotemployeesofConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute(CMCI)orthe
ConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica(CMAA).CMCIandCMAAdonotrepresent
orwarrantthequantityorqualityofservicesprovidedtotheusersoftheCCMsservices,as
responsibilityfordeliveryofsuchservicesrestssolelywiththeindividualcertificationholder.

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CONSTRUCTION/PROGRAMMANAGEMENTDEFINED
CMAAdefinesConstructionManagementasaprofessional
servicethatapplieseffectivemanagementtechniquestothe
planning,design,andconstructionofaprojectfrominception
tocompletionforthepurposeofcontrollingtime,costand
quality.
ProgramManagementisthepracticeofprofessional
ConstructionManagementappliedtoacapitalimprovement
programofoneormoreprojectsfromtheprogramsinception
tocompletion.ComprehensiveConstructionManagement
servicesareusedtointegratethedifferentfacetsofthe
constructionprocessplanning,design,procurement,
constructionandactivationforthepurposeofproviding
standardizedtechnicalandmanagementexpertiseoneach
project.
AprofessionalConstructionManager(CM)managesthe
entireprojectandprogramwithpreplanning,design,
construction,closeoutandmanagementexpertisethatcan
assurethebestpossibleprojectoutcomenomatterwhattypeof
projectdeliverymethodisused.

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STEPSTOCERTIFICATION
ApplyingfortheCertification

Therearefourstepsinthecertificationprocess:
1.Eligibility
2.Application
3.Candidacy
4.Examination
ApplicantsfortheCCMmustmeeteligibilityrequirementspriortosubmittingtheirapplication.
ApplicantsmayapplytobecomeCCMcertifiedbyusingtheapplicationonlineat
www.cmaanet.org,orbymail;orbyscanningand/orfaxingtheapplicationtotheCMCI.
Applicantsmustprovidephoneandemailcontactinformationtofacilitateemailinconfirming
receiptofapplicationandanynecessaryphonecontactduringorfollowingtheapplicationor
examinationprocess.Applicationswillnotbeprocessedunlessallrequiredinformationis
completeontheapplication,referencesarereceivedandapplicationfeeispaidinfull.
Applicantswillberequiredtoprovidereferencesfromatleasttwoclients.Thesereferences
mustbeabletoconfirmtheapplicantsexperience.Applicantsmustalsosubmitaprofessional
resumealongwitheducationaldocumentation,suchasacopyofadegreeoranofficial
transcript.Ifexperienceisbeingusedinlieuoftheeducationalrequirements,additional
documentationwillberequired.
AllapplicationsaresubjecttoauditbytheCMCIBoardofGovernors.
Thoseapplicantswhomeetthecriteriawillbeadvancedtocandidacyandarethereby
approvedtotaketheCCMexam.Onceanapplicationhasbeenadvancedtocandidacy,noticeof
eligibilityissenttoKryterionTestingCentersandanemailnotificationissenttothecandidate
fromCMCI.
CMCIexpectstheapplicationprocess,advancementtocandidacy,andsuccessfulcompletionof
theexaminationtobecompletedinatimelymanner.Applicantsadvancedtocandidacyhaveup
tooneyeartotakeandpasstheexam.Theoneyearperiodbeginsonthenotificationdateof
applicationapproval.Extensionsbeyondtheoneyeartimeperiodmaybegrantedforreasons
beyondthecontrolofthecandidatethatadverselyimpactthecandidatesabilitytotaketheexam
suchasmedicalissues,militaryservice,etc.Thecandidatemustmakeawrittenrequestforan
extensionandattachtheappropriatesupportingdocumentationverifyingthereasonforthe
extensionforCMCIsreviewandapproval.

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CertificationEligibilityRequirements
Eligibilityisdeterminedbasedontheinformationsuppliedbytheapplicantintheapplication
form,includingtheQualificationsMatrix,ResponsibleinCharge(RIC)Experience,Educationor
Generalconstruction/designexperience,andClientReferences.Theapplicationisfocusedon
ensuringthatthecriteriaspecifiedforResponsibleinChargeCMexperienceareverifiedbythe
referencegivenbytheapplicant.Thiscriterionmustbemetforapplicantstobeadvancedto
candidacy.
Note: CMAAbelievesthatallparticipantsinprojectsandprogramsareresponsibleforalways
fulfillingtheirobligationsinanethicalandprofessionalmanner,regardlessofdeliverysystemor
contractmethod.CMCIpermitsprofessionalsworkingforconstructioncontractorstositforthe
CCMexamiftheirpersonalexperiencemeetstheeligibilityrequirementsandtheirowner
referencesattesttotheirRICexperienceandofcourse,theirethicalconduct.
Thefirststepintheapplicationprocessistocompletetheeligibilityformoftheapplication.The
applicantmustacknowledgethatheorshehastherequisite48monthsexperienceasbeing
ResponsibleinCharge(RIC).
ResponsibleInCharge
TheBoardofGovernorshasdefinedResponsibleInCharge(RIC)asfollows:Thecandidates
experiencemustberecognizedduringprojectexecutionasakeypartofaprojectdeliveryteam.
Thecandidatemusthavehadsufficientaccountabilitytoassuredirectresponsibilityforthe
supervisionoftheConstructionManagementstaff,forprojectdecisionmaking,thedeliveryof
ConstructionManagementservicesandcommunicationwithandcoordinationoftheother
projectparticipants,specificallyowners,designprofessionals,consultants,suppliers,vendors
andcontractors.
The48monthsRICexperienceinthesevendomainsofknowledgeandskills,verifiedthrough
references,arenecessaryfortheapplicanttomoveforwardtocompletingtheapplication.
TiponDeterminingRIC:Didthedecisionsthecandidatewasempoweredtomakedirectlyimpact
thesuccessfulcompletionoftheprojectandwasthecandidatedirectlyresponsibleforandin
chargeofConstructionManagementservicesandforprotectingtheinterestsoftheprojectandthe
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EducationalRequirements
TheBoardofGovernorsdoesnotrequireformaleducation;however,adegreemaybeusedin
placeofprofessionalexperiencetoaccompanyyourRICexperience.Ifyouchoosetouseyour
undergraduateorgraduatedegreeinplaceofprofessionalexperience,thefollowingare
consideredQualifyingCMdegreesthatareacceptable:constructionmanagement,construction
science/technology,civilengineering,industrialengineering,mechanicalengineering,electrical
engineering,chemicalengineering,architecturalengineering,andarchitecture.
CMCIacceptsdegreesfrompostsecondaryinstitutionsaccreditedbyorganizationsrecognized
bytheCouncilforHigherEducationAccreditation(CHEA).
Ifyouholdandwishtoapplycreditforadegreefromaforeigncountry,itmustbeauthenticated
byanapprovedForeignDegreeEquivalencyEvaluationcompany.TheCMCIpolicyon
evaluatinginternationalacademiccredentialsislocatedontheCMAAwebsite.
ApplicationReviewandAcceptanceProcess
OnceCMCIreceivestheapplicationandprocessingfee,staffwillreviewtheentirepacketfor
completenessandadequacy.Ifthereisanymissingmaterialorinformationintheapplication,a
detailedstatusreportwillbeemailedtotheapplicant.Oncealltherequiredsupporting
informationhasbeenproperlysubmittedtoCMCI,theInstitutewillsendouttheverification
formstobefilledoutbytheapplicantsclientreferences.AftertheCMCIofficehasreceivedall
theclientverificationformsfromthereferences,theyarereviewedbystafftoensurethe
informationmatchestheapplication.
Aftertheapplicationisreceivedwiththerequiredandsupportingdocumentation,meetingall
eligibilityrequirementsandthepaymenthasbeenapproved,anadvancementtocandidacy
emailwillbesenttotheapplicant,providingauniqueCMCIIDnumberandtestinginstructions.
ApplicationProcedures
CCMapplicationsmaybefilledoutonline,printedandmailed,scannedandemailed,orfaxed
alongwithrequireddocumentationandpaymentasnotedontheapplication.Allsignatures
mustbesubmittedbytheapplicantandstatementsintheapplicationagreedto,asprovidedin
theCCMapplication.Alongwithmeetingtheeligibilityrequirements,CCMcandidatesare
requiredtoagreetotheConditionsandConductagreementsasnotedintheCCMApplication.
Applicationsmayberejectedforanumberofreasonsincluding:incompleteapplication;
unsatisfactoryreferencesorlackofreferenceresponse(s);eligibilitycriterianotsatisfied;
applicationfeepaymentsoutstanding.Aletterofexplanationwillbeemailedtotheapplicantif
his/herapplicationisrejected.Instructionsforinitiatinganappealorarequestforclarificationby
theapplicant,willbeincludedwiththereportspecifyingreasonsfornonadvancement.Please
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CMCIIDNumbers
EachapplicantwillreceiveauniqueCMCIIDnumberoncetheapplicationhasbeenreceived.
ThisIDnumberstayswiththeapplicantthroughouttheexaminationprocessandasaCertified
ConstructionManager.ApplicantsshouldkeepthisIDnumberinasafeplace.
RequestforExamination
CMCIwillsendtheExamRegistrationFormtothecandidatetobefilledoutforschedulingthe
examination.OncethecandidatesubmitstheExamRegistrationForm,CMCIwillschedulethe
candidateforthedate(s)selectedattheTestCenterindicatedontheform.CMCIofferstheCCM
examanytimeaTestCenterhasavailability.Thecandidatemaychoosethreedateswithinthe
calendaryearandCMCIwilltrytoaccommodatethosedatesintheorderlistedontheform.
Oncetheformandfeehavebeensubmitted,thecandidatewillberegisteredbyCMCIforthe
exam.
Aftertheexamdateandlocationhavebeenscheduled,thecandidatemaycanceltheexam
appointmentupto72hoursbeforetheexam,withnofee,bycontactingtheCMCIofficeduring
businesshours.Ifthecandidateneedstocanceltheexamappointmentwithin72hours,there
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ProfessionalTestingCentersandLocations
CMCIexamsareadministeredthroughtheprofessionaltesting
company,whichprovidesstateofthearttestingcentersand
servicesintheUnitedStatesandinternationally.AllCCM
examsarecomputerbasedtests(CBTs).Thetestingcenters
incorporatestateoftheartsecurityandprofessionallydesigned
testingenvironments.
Note:ThephysicaladdressesofallKryteriontestingcentersareavailableat:
http://www.kryteriononline.com/host_locations.
Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtoensuretheyknowtheexactlocationoftheexamsite,and
totraveltothesitepriortotheexamdatetopreventgettinglostandarrivinglate.Inaddition,
allowsufficienttraveltimetoallowforunforeseencircumstances.Plantoarriveatleast30
minutesbeforeyourappointment.Noshowsorlatearrivals(whichareconsiderednoshows)
willNOTbeadmittedandwillresultinanadditionalfeeandarequirementtorescheduleas
describedunderNoShowsorLateforAppointment.
ExamAppointmentSchedulingandReschedulingProcess
AcandidatesapprovalinformationissentfromCMCItothetestingcenteratthetimethe
eligibilityapproval(advancementtocandidacy)emailissenttothecandidate.Thecandidate
willthencontactCMCIwiththreedatesthatareacceptableforthecandidatetotakethe
examination.Candidateswhoareapprovedfortestinghaveaoneyearwindowfromthedate
theywerenotifiedbyCMCIthattheirapplicationwasapproved.
Tochangetheoriginalexamcenterappointment,ortopostponeorreschedulethetesting
appointmentdateortime,thecandidatemustsucharequesttoCMCIinwritingorbyemail.
Candidatesmustrescheduleorpostponeexamappointmentsnolaterthan72hourspriortothe
testingappointmenttoavoidadditionalfees.
NoShowsorLateforAppointmentPolicies
Candidateswhoarelateordonotarriveforthetestingappointment,orwhodonotcancelor
rescheduletheirtestingappointmentasdescribedintheRequesttoTestsection,willberequired
toreapplyandreschedulethetestingappointmentthroughCMCI.Candidatesmustcomplete
andsubmitareinstatementapplicationalongwiththereinstatementfeepaymentstoCMCI,
whichfeeincludesthetestingcenterseatfee.
CertainextenuatingcircumstancesmaybeappealedtotheDirectorofCertificationatCMCIto
avoidfeesorreapplying.Examplesincludedisasterresultinginanofficiallydeclaredlocal
stateofemergency,deathofanimmediatefamilymemberwithin14calendardayspriortothe
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cancellationandreschedulingfeetobewaived),orsuddenillnessorinjury.Adoctors
verificationmayberequired.
Retesting
CandidateswhodonotpasstheCCMexammayretaketheexamtwoadditionaltimes,witha
minimumwaitingperiodof45daysbetweeneachexam.Thisperiodallowstheapplicanttimeto
adequatelypreparefortheretestandpreventsoverexposuretotheexam.Candidatesmust
completeallattemptsattheexamwithinoneyearfrombeingapprovedtotaketheexam.After
threeunsuccessfulattemptsattheexam,theindividualmustwaitaperiodofoneyearfromthe
lastexamattemptandrestarttheapplicationprocess.Candidatesmustmeetalleligibility
requirementsineffectatthetimeofanysubsequentapplication.
ApplicationExpiration/CandidacyDuration
Applicantsadvancedtocandidacyareplacedinactivestatusandhaveuptooneyeartotakeand
passtheexam.Theoneyeartimeperiodbeginsontheformalnotificationdateofadvancement
tocandidacy.Extensionsofactivestatusbeyondtheoneyeartimeperiodmaybegrantedfor
reasonsbeyondthecontrolofthecandidatethatadverselyimpactthecandidatesabilitytotake
theexamsuchasamedicalcondition,deploymentformilitaryservice,etc.Thecandidatemust
makeawrittenrequestforanextensionandattachappropriatesupportingdocumentation
verifyingthereasonfortheextensionforCMCIsreviewandapproval.
ExpiredApplicationProcessing(Reapplication)
Candidateswhodonottakeandpasstheexamwithintherequiredoneyeartimeperiodordid
notreceiveanextensionfromCMCIwillbeplacedintoasuspendedstatus.Acandidatemay
remaininsuspendedstatusforuptofouryearsfollowingthecommencementofsuspended
status.
Tochangefromsuspendedstatustoactivestatus,thequalificationcriteriaforcandidacymust
haveremainedunchangedfromthetimeofsubmissionoftheoriginalapplication.Inaddition,
candidatesmust:
Paythefullapplicationfeeatthetimeoftherequestforreactivation.
VerifythatthesuspendedapplicationmeetsallcurrentRICRequirementswithout
modification.
ObtainCMCIapproval.
Anycandidateinsuspendedstatuswhodoesnotreactivateandpasstheexamwithinfour
yearsoftheformalnotificationdateofadvancementtocandidacywillberequiredtosubmita
newapplicationandallrequiredfees.
Note:ThedocumentationrequiredtoretaketheexamisanewExamRegistrationFormalong
witha$125retestingfee.Requestsforretestswithoutproperretestdocumentationwillnotbe
processeduntilallrequireddocumentationhasbeenreceivedbyCMCI.

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AuditingofApplications
TheBoardofGovernorshastherighttoauditallapplicationsincludingallreferencessupplied
withtheapplication,toverifytheapplicantseligibilitytotaketheexam.Ifacandidatedoesnot
supplyatleasttworeferences,heorshewillbedeclaredineligible.
BoardofGovernorsStatementofNonDiscrimination
TheCCMcertificationprogramdoesnotdiscriminateamongapplicantsonthebasisofage,
gender,race,religion,nationalorigin,disability,maritalstatusorsexualorientation.
Confidentiality
TheBoardofGovernorsandCMCIstaffadherestorequiredbestpracticesusingstrictguidelines
forconfidentialityofcandidates,references,certificants,scoreresults,andallcertificationrelated
materialsnototherwisedeemedpublicinformation.Allpersonaldataincludingapplications,
payments,scores,andcontactinformationmaintainedbyCMCIorCMCItestingpartnersare
storedinconfidentialelectronicandhardcopyfileswithaccesslimitedtoauthorizedand
designatedstaff.Studiesandreportsconcerningcandidateswillcontainnoinformation
identifiablewithanycandidate,unlessauthorizedbythecandidate.Allboard,committee,panel
andtaskforcechairs,andmembersarerequiredtosignaconfidentialityagreement.CMCIstaff
andtestingservicestaffassignedtotheCMCIaccountarealsorequiredtosignaconfidentiality
agreement.Releaseofanyinformationrequireswrittenpermissiondirectlyfromthecandidate
orapplicant.
SpecialAccommodationsforExams
Therearetwoformsrequired:RequestforCMCICCMExamSpecialAccommodations,andCMCI
CCMExam,HealthcareDocumentationofDisabilityRelatedNeeds.Applicantsrequiringspecial
accommodationsmustcompletebothformsandsubmitthemwiththeirapplicationinformation
totheCMCICertificationOfficenolaterthan45dayspriortothedesiredexamdate.Requests
forspecialtestingaccommodationsrequiredocumentationofaformallydiagnosedandqualified
disabilitybyaqualifiedprofessionalwhohasprovidedevaluationortreatmentforthecandidate.
TheBoardofGovernorscomplieswiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)andis
interestedinensuringthatnoindividualisdeprivedoftheopportunitytotaketheexamsolely
byreasonofadisabilityasdefinedundertheADA.

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CERTIFICATIONFEES

Application,Examination,Retesting,Reinstatement,NoShow,Recertification
(Renewal),Replacement/DuplicateCertificates
Thecertificationexamfeemustbepaidbyprovidingcreditcardinformationontheapplication
oronlineformorattachingacheckatthetimetheapplicationissubmitted.
2014CertificationFees(US$)
EffectiveJanuary1,2014
ApplicableVAT,GSTandtaxesarenotincluded
CCM
CMAA
Member
CMAA
NonMember
APPLICATION $325.00 $425.00
EXAMINATION $275.00 $275.00
RETEST,REINSTATEMENT(Noshow/lateforappt.) $125.00 $125.00
RECERTIFICATION(every3years) $200.00 $200.00
DUPLICATE/REPLACEMENTCERTIFICATES $15.00 $15.00
Note:ApplyingtotheCCMprogramdoesnotconfersimultaneousmembershipinCMAA.TheCCM
programisoperatedbyCMCI,independentofCMAA.ForalistofCMAAmembershipbenefitsandfor
informationonhowtobecomeaCMAAmember,applicantsshouldpointtheirbrowserto
http://cmaanet.org/cmaamembershipcategories.CMAAmembershipisnotrequiredtoapplyfortheCCM.
ExaminationWithdrawalorRefunding
Inaccordancewithpolicy,thepaymentfortheapplicationandexaminationisnonrefundableas
notedinpart7oftheapplication.
DuplicateorReplacementCertificates
DuplicateorreplacementcertificatescanbeorderedthroughtheCMCIOfficefora
fee.Duplicates/replacementsmayonlybeorderedbytheCCMholder.Anychangeofaddress
mustberequestedinwritingfromtheCCMholder(emailissatisfactory).
IftheCCMhasnotreceivedhis/hercertificate,theCCMmustnotifytheCMCIofficewithin120
daysofearning/renewingtheCCMcertification(s).IftheCMCIofficeisnotnotifiedwithin120
days,theduplicatecertificatefeewillberequired.

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CERTIFICATIONUSAGEANDRELEASEPOLICIES

OptOutPolicy
LimitedinformationisprovidedpubliclyinthesearchableregistryofcertifiedCMindividuals
locatedontheCMCIonlineregistry.Thisinformationislimitedtofirstandlastname,state,
countryandemailaddress.AnyonecertifiedasaCCMwhodoesnotwishtohavehisorher
informationincludedintheonlinedirectoryshouldcontacttheCMCIOfficebyletteroremailat
certification@cmaanet.org.Unlessanoptoutisrequested,theCMCIOfficeisrequiredto
respondtorequeststoverifycertificationofanindividualtoincludename,currentcertification
level(s),goodstandingoranycurrentsanctionsthatmaybeinplaceandexpirationdate.The
CCMregistrycontentsarethepropertyoftheCMCI.
CMCIwillnotsellorrentcontactlistsofcertificants.Aspartoftheapplicationandongoing
credentialrenewalprocess,theBoardofGovernorspoliciesprovidepermissionforcertification
staff,agentsandcontractorstocontactcertifiedCCMindividualsbyU.S.mail,electronicmail,
andfacsimileorviaothermediaonmatterslimitedtothosethattheBoardofGovernorsbelieves
maybeofsignificantinteresttoaCCM.ToberemovedfromtheCCMmailinglist,contactthe
CMCIOfficebyletteroremailatcertification@cmaanet.org.
TrademarksandCopyrights
Thelettersequence,CCM,hasbeenregisteredwiththeUnitedStatesPatentandTrademark
OfficesinceDecember25,2007.ThisregistrationindicatesthattheCCMdesignationasusedby
authorizedpersons,certifiesthatprofessionalConstructionManagementservicesarebeing
renderedbypersonswhohavedemonstratedprofessionalknowledgeandcompetencyinthe
fieldofprogramandConstructionManagementinaccordancewiththerequirementsand
standardsestablishedbythecertifier.Thistrademark,theCCMdesignation,isprotectedunder
U.S.andinternationallawandanyunauthorizedusesareprohibited.Violatorsaresubjectto
prosecutionunderapplicablelaws.InordertousetheCCMdesignation,individualsor
organizationsmusthaveprior,specificapprovalinwritingfromthecertificationoffice.Ifin
goodstandingandhavingbeenawardedtheCCMcertificate/designationbyCMCI,the
certificantmayrepresenthimselfasaCCM.
Address,NameorContactInformationChanges
CandidatesandsubsequentCCMcertifiedindividualswhohaveachangeintheirmailing
addressorcontactinformationmustnotifytheCMCIofficeinwriting(email,faxormail)to
ensurethatallrecords,scorereportsandcertificatesaresenttothecorrectaddressandreceived
inatimelymanner.
TheCMCIissuescertificatestosuccessfulcandidatesintheirlegalname,pertheirapplications.
CandidateswholegallychangetheirnamemustnotifytheCMCIofficeinwriting.Namechange
requestsshouldbemailedoremailedtotheCMCIoffice.Pleasenotethatanotarizedcopyof
officialorcertifieddocumentationsupportingtherequest(e.g.,anotarizedcopyofamarriage
certificate)mustbeincludedwiththerequest.Requestsreceivedwithoutofficialdocumentation
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VerificationofCredentials
TheBoardofGovernorsprovidesasearchableonlineCCM
registrylocatedathttp://www.cmaanet.org/certified
constructionmanagersregistry.Inaddition,individualsor
organizationsmayrequestwrittenverificationofanindividuals
registrystatusfromtheCMCIOffice.Requestsforverification
maybemadetotheCMCIOfficeinwriting,byfax,bytelephone
orbyemail.ItistheresponsibilityofCMCItoverifycertification
informationregardingthosecertifiedthroughtheCCM
certificationprogram.Informationprovidedonlineandin
responsetoindividualrequestsislimitedtothefollowing:first
andlastname,state,countryandexpirationdate.
AnindividualcertifiedasaCCMwhodoesnotwishtohavehisorherinformationincludedin
theonlinedirectoryshouldcontacttheCMCIOfficebyletteroremailat
certification@ccmaanet.org.CMCIisobligated,however,toprovidecurrentcertificationstatus
whencontacted.TheCCMonlineregistrycontentsarethepropertyofCMCI.

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ABOUTTHEEXAMINATION

TheExam
Theexamiscomprisedofquestionswithfourresponsealternatives(A,B,CandD).Oneof
theserepresentsthesinglebestresponseandcreditisgrantedonlyforselectionofthisbest
response.Candidatesarecurrentlyallowed240minutestocompletetheexam.Candidateswho
finishinlessthantheallotted240minutesmayleavetheexamroomwhendone.Thereare200
questionsontheexambutonly175questionsarescored.Theremaining25questionsarepilot
questionsbeingbetatestedforuseonfutureexamforms.The25unscoredpilotquestionsare
notidentifiedtothecandidateandarerandomlymixedwithintheexam.
TheexaminationassessesgeneralknowledgeofdesignandconstructioninCMAAsStandardsof
PracticeandCIIsBestPracticesGuide.
TheCCMexamisacomputerbasedtest(CBT).Thereisabriefoptionalonscreencomputer
basedtutorialjustpriortostartingtheexamandabriefonlinesurveyattheendoftheexam.The
timeallottedtocompletethetutorialandsurveyisinadditiontothe240minuteexamtime.
TheexamquestionsarebaseduponaConstructionManagerJobTaskAnalysisfromwhichthe
ExamContentOutlineiscreated.Questionsarewritteninaformatthatevaluatesacandidates
abilitytoperformthejobtasksofaCMaslistedintheExamContentOutlineratherthansolely
onthebasisofknowledgerecallormemorizationoffacts.
AllexamquestionsarewrittenbyindividualCertifiedConstructionManagerswhomCMCI
deemssubjectmatterexperts,reviewedandvalidatedbybothtestdevelopmentexpertsand
othersubjectmatterexperts.Aswithotherprofessionalcredentialingexams,theexactquestions
cannotberevealed;however,theExamContentOutline,primaryreferences,andtipsonhowto
prepareareavailableinthishandbook.
CCMExamContentOutlineProcess
Tocreatethisexam,agroupofvolunteersparticipatedinastudytoidentifythemajorcategories
(domains)forthecertificationexaminationandtopicswithineachdomainbasedonthejobsand
tasksacertifiedindividualmightperform.Thesecategoriesandtopicshavealreadybeen
organizedintoanExamContentOutline(acompletetestoutline,includingthepercentageof
eachcontentareacoveredontheoveralltest),approvedbytheBoardofGovernors.
ExamSecurity
AllexammaterialsarethepropertyofCMCI.Removalofanymaterialfromtheexamroomby
anyapplicantorunauthorizedpersonsisprohibited.CopyrightsfortheCCMexamareowned
byCMCI.Anyattempttoreproduceordiscloseallorpartoftheexamisprohibitedbylaw
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ExamContentOutline
TheCCMexamspecificationsweredevelopedbycombiningtheimportance,criticality,and
frequencydataobtainedfromtheJobTaskAnalysis.Theresultingdatawereconvertedto
percentagesandthepercentageswereusedtodeterminethenumberofquestionsrelatedtoeach
domainandtaskthatshouldappearonthemultiplechoiceCCMexamination.Thetest
specificationsinthetablebelowlisttheDomain,Taskandthepercentageofthetestincludedin
eachdomain.
Domain Task %ofExam

A ProjectManagement 15%
B CostManagement 15%
C TimeManagement 16%
D ContractAdministration 19%
E QualityManagement 11%
F ProfessionalPractice 9%
G Safety&RiskManagement 15%
AppealPolicies
Appealstothedenialofinitialcertificationcanbemadefor:
Exam
o Thetechnicalaccuracyandgradingoftheexamquestions
o Fairnessoftheexecutionofthecertificationtestingproceduresorapplicationprocedures
ApplicationReview/Eligibility
o Clarificationonprojectexperience
o Qualifyingdegreerequirements
o Referenceselection
CertificationRenewal
o Acceptanceofrecertificationpoints
Requestsforanappealmustbemadenolaterthan30daysaftertheapplicantisdenied
certification.Within60daysofthereceiptofthewrittenappeal,theEthics,Grievance,Appeals
andDisciplinaryCommittee(EGAD)orBoardofGovernorswillconcludeitsdeliberations.A
similarappealsprocessisinplaceforeligibilityandrenewalappeals.Individualswhowishto
submitanappealmusthavefirstexhaustedtheirremedieswithCMCIstaff.
Ifanapplicantorcandidatewishestoappeal,he/shemayusetheCMCIAppealsFormlocatedin
theCCMresourcespageoftheCMAAwebsiteormaysubmitanemailviaemailorinwritingto
certification@cmaanet.org.

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FortheDayoftheExam
Candidatesshouldreporttotheexamcenteronthedayofexamasinstructedintheir
appointmentconfirmationletterandplantoarriveatleast30minutespriortotheappointment
time.CandidatesmustcheckinbyprovidingtwoformsofvalidID,oneofwhichmustbea
governmentissuedphotoIDwithsignature(driverslicense,governmentissuedphotoIDor
passport).THEFIRSTANDLASTNAMESONTHEPHOTOIDMUSTMATCHEXACTLY
THENAMESSUBMITTEDONTHEAPPLICATIONORTHECANDIDATECANBE
DENIEDADMISSION.CandidatescanmakechangestotheirnamesbycontactingCMCI
(certification@cmaanet.org)priortoschedulingtheirexamappointment.
Note:Anyonewhoarrivesaftertheassignedtestingappointmenttimewillbeconsideredanoshow,will
notbeadmittedandinordertotaketheexam,willberequiredtoreapplybycontactingCMCIandpaying
areinstatementfee.
ForIDpurposesatthetestingcenterthecandidatemustfulfillONEoftheseoptions:
1. ValidPassportOptionFortheexamapplicationandcertificationprocess,candidates
shouldusethenameasdisplayedonavalidpassport.ForIDpurposesatthetesting
center,thecandidatemustpresentavalidpassportwhichmatchestheexamapplication
andeligibilitynotice.
2. GovernmentIssuedIDandoneotherIDOptionThestandardPinyinEnglish
translatednamemustbeusedfortheexamapplicationandcertificationprocess.For
testingcenteridentificationpurposes,bothavalidgovernmentissuedNationalIDfor
thephotoverificationandeitheravalidcreditcardormilitaryIDthathasamatching
signaturetothenameontheNationalIDforthesignatureportionoftheverificationof
IDmustbeprovidedbythecandidate.Testingcenterstaffwillverifythatthestandard
PinyinEnglishtranslatednamesonthetwopresentedIDsmatchtheexam
application/eligibilitydocuments.
Note:Candidateswillnotbeadmittedtotaketheexamifanyoftheaboverequirementsarenotmet.
Candidateswhoarenotpermittedtotestduetoviolationoftheaboveagreementwillforfeittheirexamfee,
andmustreapplyandpayareinstatementfeeinordertorescheduleanotherexamdate.
Theexamcentersupervisorwillkeeptheofficialtimeandensurethattheproperamountoftime
isprovidedfortheexam.
Priortotakingtheexam,whenlogginginonthetestingcentercomputerscreen,thecandidate
willberequiredtoreadandagreetotheCMCItermsandconditions.
Priortotheexam,thetestcenterwillprovidethecandidatewiththreepiecesofscratchpaper,
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Candidatesarenotallowedtobringanythingelseintothetestingroom.Securelockersare
providedtocandidatestostoretheirpersonalitemswhiletakingtheexam.Thefollowingare
NOTPERMITTEDintheexamroomorcenter:
sliderules,dictionariesorotherreferencematerials
telephones,signalingdevicessuchaspagers,cellphones
alarmsorrecording/playbackdevicesofanykind
photographicorimagecopyingdevices
electronicdevicesofanykind
jewelryorwatches(timewillbedisplayedoncomputerscreenandwallclocksineachtesting
center)
capsorhats(exceptforreligiousreasons)
Noexammaterials,notes,documents,ormemorandaofanykindaretobetakenfromthe
examroom.Questionsconcerningthecontentoftheexamwillnotbeansweredduringthe
exam.Listencarefullytotheinstructionsgivenbythesupervisorandreadalldirections
thoroughly.
Thesupervisormaydismissacandidatefromtheexamforanyofthefollowingreasons:
Ifthecandidatesadmissiontotheexamisunauthorized
Ifacandidatecreatesadisturbanceorgivesorreceiveshelp
Ifacandidateattemptstoremoveexammaterialsornotesfromthetestingroom
Ifacandidateattemptstotaketheexamforsomeoneelse
Ifacandidate,duringtheexam,discussesanypartoftheexamwithsomeoneelse
Ifacandidatehasinhis/herpossessionanyitemexcludedfromtheexamcenterasspecified
above
Ifacandidateexhibitsbehaviorconsistentwithmemorizationorcopyingofexamitems
Restroombreaksarepermittedbutareincludedasapartofthe240minutesallottedfortheexam
time.
Anyindividualwhoremovesorattemptstoremoveexammaterialsincludingmemorizingexam
questionsorisobservedcheatinginanymannerwhiletakingtheexamwillbesubjectto
disciplinaryand/orlegalaction.Sanctionscouldresultinremovalofthecredentialordenialto
applyfortheCCMcredential.
Anyunauthorizedindividualfoundinpossessionofexammaterialswillbesubjectto
disciplinaryproceduresinadditiontopossiblelegalaction.IftheindividualisaCertified
ConstructionManager,sanctionscouldresultintheremovalofcertification.
CandidatesinviolationofCMCItestingpoliciesaresubjecttoforfeitureofexamfee,inaddition
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SummaryofScoringProcess
Thepassingscoreisdeterminedbyastatisticalformulaandmayvaryamongthetestiterations.
Theexamisdesignedonlytodistinguishthosewhohavethebasiclevelofknowledgefromthose
whodonot.Thereisnoevidencethatsomeonewhoreceivesaveryhighscoreontheexamwill
performsignificantlybetteronthejobthansomeonewhosescorefallsexactlyatthepassing
point.Therefore,ifonepassestheexam,heorshewillbeinformedonlythattheexamination
stagehasbeensuccessfullycompleted.
Applicantswhofailtheexamwillbenotifiedoftheirscoreandadiagnosticreportshowingtheir
performanceineachcontentarea.Thisinformationisprovidedtoaidinplanningstudyefforts
forfutureexamsanddecidingwhethertoretaketheexam.
Allexamresultsareconfidentialandwillonlybereleasedtotheexaminee.Permissioninwriting
mustbeobtainedbytheexamineeforCMCItoreleaseexamresultstoanotherparty.
TheBoardofGovernorsisconcernedwithreportingonlyvalidscores.Onrareoccasions,
circumstancesmayinvalidateexamscores.TheBoardofGovernorsreservestherighttocancel
orwithholdexamscoresifthereisanyreason,inthesolejudgmentoftheBoard,toquestion
theirvalidity.
Doubtsmayberaisedaboutthevalidityofcandidatesscoresbecauseofsuspectedmisconduct;
insuchcircumstances,candidatesshallfullycooperateinanyinvestigation.Somescoresmaybe
renderedinvalidduetocircumstancesbeyondcandidatescontrol,suchasfaultyexammaterials
ortimekeepingerrors.Inthisrareevent,retestingmaybearranged.
Followingcertificationbestpractices,asafinalcheckandbalance,actualfieldresultsofexam
questionsareanalyzedperiodicallyandoccasionallynecessitaterescoresoftheexam.Ifarescore
occursandresultsinachangeinstatusfromafailtopass,theCMCICertificationOfficewill
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Sample:CMCICCMExaminationScoreReportPass
Dear(CandidatesName),
WearepleasedtoinformyouthatyouhavesuccessfullypassedtheCCMExam.Thankyoufor
participatingintheCCMProgram.QuestionsandcommentsmaybedirectedtoCMCIstaff
usingthefollowingemailaddress:
certification@cmaanet.org
Candidate:(Name)
Score:(PercentageCorrect)
Date:(DateofExamination)
Sample:CMCICCMExaminationScoreReportFail
Dear(CandidatesName),
WeregrettoinformyouthatyoudidnotpasstheCCMExam.Pleasecontactuswithquestions
orconcernsatcertification@cmaanet.org.Youmayalsocontactustodiscussretakeoptions.To
furtherassistyouwehaveprovidedyouwiththeexamdiagnosticshownbelow:
DiagnosticIndicators
ContractAdministration:(Percentagecorrect)
CostManagement:(Percentagecorrect)
ProjectManagement:(Percentagecorrect)
ProfessionalPractice:(Percentagecorrect)
QualityManagement:(Percentagecorrect)
Safety&RiskManagement:(Percentagecorrect)
TimeManagement:(Percentagecorrect)
Candidate:(Name)
Score:(PercentageCorrect)
Date:(DateofExamination)

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EXAMPREPARATION
BoardofGovernorsPositiononCCMExamEducationandTraining
TheCMCIBoardofGovernorsbelievesthatasacrediblecredentialingorganization,itshould
facilitateappropriatepreparationofcandidatesfortheCCMexams.CMCI,underthe
requirementsoftheANSIISO17024standard,canrecommendappropriateexampreparatory
materialsandotherprogramsandservicesasallowedbythoseaccreditationrequirementsand
willcontinuetoworkwithotherstakeholderstoencourageeducationalandtrainingprograms
inassistingcandidateswithattainingknowledge,skillsandabilitiesasConstructionManagers.
CMCIanditsBoardofGovernorsdonotaccreditorendorseanyparticulartrainingcourseor
sourceofeducationasaguaranteeofsuccessontheCCMexams.

CMCIanditsBoardofGovernorsinkeepingwiththeaccreditationrequirementsoftheANSI
ISO17024standard,donotlinkanytrainingoreducationprogramsoranyothereducational
providerseducationalprogramsoffered,tofacilitateobtainingaCCMcredential.
TheBoardofGovernorsprovideaspublicinformation,aCCMApplicantPacket,anexam
contentoutline,aprimaryreferencematerialslisting,andothermaterialsonlineat
www.cmaanet.org.TheseareCMAArecommendedmaterialsthatmayhelpindividualsbetter
preparefortheCCMexam.Thelistandinformationprovidedisnotintendedtobeinclusiveof
allpotentiallyusefulresources,nordoesinclusiononthislistconstituteanendorsementbythe
BoardofGovernors.TheBoardofGovernorsdoesnotendorseanyparticularreferenceasbeing
completelyaccurateandencompassinganditisrecommendedthatapplicantsutilizevaried
resourcesintheprocessofpreparingfortheexam.
Experienceindicatesthatcandidateswhoparticipateinformaltrainingprogramsemergebetter
preparedfortheirprofessionalpositionsasConstructionManagersandasqualifiedcandidates
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CMAARecommendedStudyMaterialsfortheCCM
Exam
ManypeoplewanttoknowaboutCCMexampreparation.Please
keepinmindthatCMAAisnotyouronlyavenuefortest
preparation,andthatthereisnosinglepublicationorclassthatwill
guaranteethatyouwillpasstheexam.Noneofthe
recommendationsbelowareconsideredCCMExamtest
preparationcourses.However,CMAAsbodyofknowledgelendsitselfwelltotheStandardsof
Practice.Herearesomesuggestionsonwheretobegin:
CMAAProfessionalConstructionManagementCourse(instructorledcourse).Checkhere
forinformationonthemostrecentcourseschedule:
http://cmaanet.org/professionalconstructionmanagementcourse
Informationontheonlineselfpacedtrainingmodulescanbefoundhere:
http://cmaanet.org/onlinelearningcenter
Forbookspellout,werecommendtheCMAACCMStudyKit(includedifyouattendthein
personProfessionalConstructionManagementCourse):
https://online.cmaanet.org/cmaassa/ecssashop.show_product_detail?p_product_serno=33&p
_mode=detail&p_cust_id=&p_session_serno=&p_trans_ty=&p_order_serno=&p_promo_cd=
&p_price_cd=
AllapplicantsmaychoosetopurchasepublicationstopreparefortheCCMexamontheirown
throughCMAAorotherresources.Forafulllistofpublications,pleaserefertotheCMCore
Competencies(BodyofKnowledge)athttp://cmaanet.org/cmci/competencies.php.
CMAAoffersaCMStandardsofPracticeStudyKitwhichcontainsthefollowingpublications
(alsolistedbelow):CMAACapstone;StandardsofPractice;AgencyandAtRiskContract
Documents;TimeManagementProcedures;CostManagementProcedures;QualityManagement
Guidelines;ContractAdministrationProcedures;and,CIIPublicationIR1663BestPractices
Guide.
CMAApublicationsareofferedatCMAAmemberandnonmemberrates.Foradditional
informationonpricingforCMAApublications,pleasegotohttps://cmaanet.org/publications.php
orcontactinfo@cmaanet.orgorcall(703)3562622.
Note:RefertoCMAAsmostcurrentcatalogandwebsiteforcoursedescriptionsandschedules.

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Keypublicationsandprimaryreferences:
StudyKit
CMAA2010StandardsofPractice
CMAA2003AgencySeriesContracts
CMAA2004CMAtRiskContracts
CMAACapstone:TheHistoryofConstruction
ManagementPracticeandProcedures
CMAAContractAdministrationProcedures
CMAATimeManagementProcedures
CMAAQualityManagementGuidelines
CMAACostManagementProcedures
ConstructionIndustryInstitute(CII)Publication
IR1663BestPracticesGuide
Others(notallinclusive)
NationalConstructionLawManual,Acret,James,Esq.,BNIPublications,1996.
ProjectManagement,PrinciplesandPractices,Spinner,M.Pete,PrenticeHall,
Inc.,1997
ArchitectsEssentialofCostManagement,DellIsola,MichaelD.,Wileyand
Sons,2002.
CPL20.124MultiEmployerCitationPolicy,UnitedStatesDepartmentof
Labor,OSHA,OSHAInstruction.
EmployersRightsandResponsibilitiesFollowinganOSHAInspection,United
StatesDepartmentofLabor,OSHA,Publication3000,Revised2003.
JobHazardAnalysis,UnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OSHA,Publication
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OnthedayoftheExam
Plantoarriveatthesiteoftheexamthenightbeforetheexam,unlessyouliveinthe
localeoftheexamcenter(i.e.,nomorethanonehourdrivingdistance),andgetagood
nightsrest.
Candidatesshouldactuallygotothephysicallocationofthetestingcenterpriortothe
examtoensureexactlywheretogoandhowtogetthereonthedayoftheexamand
allowextratimeforunforeseeneventssuchastrafficandflattires.Thiswillhelpreduce
unnecessarystress.
Eatawellbalancedmealpriortoreportingtotheexamcenteronthedayoftheexam,
butlimittheamountofstimulantsyouingest(e.g.,caffeine,sweets).
Beattheexamsiteatleast30minutespriortothescheduledstarttimeforregistration
processing.
Readandfollowallinstructionscarefully.
Forbestresults,paceyourselfbyperiodicallycheckingyourprogress.Thiswillallow
timetomakenecessaryadjustments.Remember,themorequestionsyouanswer,the
betteryourchanceofachievingapassingscore.Ifyouareunsureofaresponse,
eliminateasmanyoptionsaspossibleandchooseanoptionfromthosethatremain.You
willbeallowedtomarkquestionsforreviewpriortotheendoftheexam.
Besuretorecordananswerforeachquestion,evenifyouarenotsuretheansweris
correct.Allquestionsareofequalweight.Avoidleavinganyquestionsunanswered;
markingananswertoallquestionswillmaximizeyourchancesofpassing.Thereisno
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PreparationandTestingTips
StepOne:SelfAssessment
Thefirststeptopreparefortheexamisaselfassessmentofyourreadiness:
CanyoufulfillallofthedutiesofaConstructionManager?
DoyouhavetheknowledgeexpectedofaConstructionManager?
StepTwo:ReviewofExamTopics
Reviewtheexamcontentoutlinefromtwodifferentperspectives:
Whichcontentareasrepresentthegreatestnumberoftestquestions?Thegreaterthenumber
ofpossiblequestionsontheexam,themorefocusyouneedonthesetopicstoprepareforthe
exam.
Howdoesyourcurrentknowledgeandskillcomparetothesecontentareas?Areyoustrong
insomebutweakinothers?Ifyouhavehadextensivetrainingand/orexperienceina
specificarea,youmaydecidethatyourfocusshouldbeontheareasthatarelessfamiliarto
you.
Youranalysisofthesetwoquestionswillhelpyoudecidewhereyouneedtospendyourstudy
time.
StepThree:DefineDifficultyLevel
Itishardtodefinedifficultylevels,aswhatmaybeeasyforsomemaybeharderforothers.
Sometopicsmayalsoseembroadinscope.Herearesometipstohelpyougaugethescopeofthe
topic:
Revisitthecredentialdescriptionandtheeligibilityrequirements,ifany.Isitexpectedthat
someonewiththislevelofexperiencewouldbeabletodothistaskatthislevel?Usingthe
fullduties/tasks/stepsdocumentfromtheExamContentOutlinelocatedontheCMAA
website,exploreeachtopicbyreviewingtheskills,knowledgeandtoolsandequipment
requiredtodotheworkappropriatelytohelpyoudeterminetowhatlevelyouneedto
prepare.
Correlatesuggestedreferenceworksagainstthetopics.Whatlevelofdifficultydothey
represent?
Reviewsamplequestions.
StepFour:DetermineyourLearningStyle
Howdoyoulearn?Areyouahandsonlearner?Ifso,attendingaclassroomcourseorworking
withamentorwithplentyofopportunitytodiscussconceptsmaybebestforyou.Online
coursesarehelpfulforpeoplewhodonthavetimeorresourcestotraveltoaclassroomcourse,
andwhoenjoytheopportunitytorepeatlessonsuntiltheyfeelcomfortable.Youmayprefera
referencebookthatyoucanhighlightandannotate.Youneedtodeterminethebestmethodfor
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PROFESSIONALETHICSANDDISCIPLINARYPOLICIES
CCMCondition,ConductandDisciplinaryPolicies
Asacrediblecredentialingorganization,theBoardofGovernorsiscommittedandobligatedto
protectanddefendthecredentialsprovidedbyCMCI.EverycandidateandConstruction
ManagercertifiedthroughtheBoardofGovernorsmustadheretotheCCMConditionsand
Conduct.WhenitisbelievedthataCCMhasviolatedthisCCMConditionsandConduct,the
firststepistocompletetheProfessionalDisciplineComplaintForm.Theformmaybeobtained
bycallingorwritingtotheCMCIOffice.
TheProfessionalDisciplineComplaintFormmustbecompletedinitsentirety,signed,and
submittedwithanydocumentationto:
7926JonesBranchDrive,#800|McLean,VA22102
703.356.2622(o)|703.356.6388(f)
Pleaseincludeallsuitabledocumentationinsupportofthiscomplaint.Uponreceipt,theEthics,
Grievance,Appeals,andDisciplinaryCommittee(EGAD)oftheBoardofGovernorswill
determinewhetheraninquirycanbeinitiatedunderitsauthority.Pleaseunderstandthatthe
EGADCommitteewillconsidermattersregardingpossibleviolationsoftheCCMConditions
andConductincludingfalsificationofapplications.
TheEGADCommitteeshallhavethepowerto,butshallnotbeobligatedto,investigateall
allegationsofunprofessionalandunethicalconductthatmaybeharmfultocolleagues,owners,
clients,thepublic,orthatotherwisemaybecontrarytotheobjectivesoftheCCMConditionsand
Conductprovidedthatsuchallegationsaremadeinwritingandaresignedbythecomplainant.
If,duringthecourseofitsinvestigation,thecommitteedeterminestheremaybeadditional
violationsofthecode,thecommitteemayinvestigateandreachappropriatefindingsregarding
suchadditionalviolationswithintheCertifiedConstructionManagerRulesandProcedures
RegardingEthicalandProfessionalDisciplineComplaints.
TheEGADCommitteereportsfindingstotheBoardofGovernors,publishessanctionsandshall
alsoatleastannuallyreviewtheCCMConditionsandConductandtheCertifiedConstruction
ManagerRulesmentionedabovetoensurethattheintegrity,professionalismandcompetencyof
thosecertifiedthroughtheCCMprogramaresuitedtotheneedsofCMCIandtheConstruction
Managerprofession.
Mattersinvolvingfraudulentuseofthecredentialand/ortrademarkorcopyrightviolationswill
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BreachingtheConditionsandConductAgreement
AnyindividualfoundtohavebreachedtheConditionsandConductagreementissubjectto
revocationofCCMstatus.Informationonacertifiedprofessionalsupportingacomplaintof
noncompliancemaybesubmittedfromanysource.Acomplaintinwritingreceivedbythe
CertificationProgramwillbereferredtotheEGADCommitteeforinvestigation.
Anyonelookingtosubmitacomplaintmaydosoinwritingtocertification@cmaanet.org.
FollowingreceiptofanofficialnoticeofnoncompliancefromCMCI,theCCMwillhavea30day
periodinwhichcorrectiveactionorresponsetothesatisfactionoftheEGADCommitteemaybe
taken.Ifanappropriateresponsehasnotbeenreceivedortherequiredcorrectiveactionhasnot
beentaken,theCommitteewillformallynotifytheCCMbyletterofrevocationofthe
certification.

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CCMApplicationConditionsandConduct

AllapplicantsmustagreetoabidebytheConditionsandConductAgreement:
IherebycertifythatIhavereadallportionsoftheCCMhandbookandapplicationand
believeIamincompliancewithallpoliciesrelatedtotheCCMexamination.
IattestthatIwilladheretoCMCIsProfessionalConditionsandConductandunderstand
thatanyfalsestatementormisrepresentationthatImaymakeinthecourseoftheapplication
processmayresultintherevocationofthisapplicationand/orcertification.
Ihavenotbeenfoundbyacourt,federalorstateagencyorregistrationboardtohave
violatedthelawintheconductofmyArchitecture/Engineering/Construction(AEC)orCM
relatedpracticeortohaveengagedinconductwhichdisregardstherightsofothers.
IaffirmthattheinformationIsubmitonthisapplicationandanydocumentsIhaveenclosed
orforwarded,arecomplete,true,andcorrecttothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief.
IauthorizetheCMCIBoardofGovernors(Board)toobtainanybackgroundinformation
necessarytoverifytheaccuracyandcompletenessofmyresponsestoallquestionscontained
herein.
TheBoardreservestherighttocancelorwithholdexamscoresifthereisanyreason,inthe
solejudgmentoftheBoard,toquestiontheirvalidity.
Ifullyunderstandthattheapplicationtotaketheexamisonlyanapplicationforthe
examinationanddoesnotguaranteethecertification.
IattestthatIwilladheretoCMCIsConditionsandwillfullycooperateinanyproceeding
involvinganallegedviolationoftheStandardsorProfessionalCode.Ialsounderstandthat
anyfalsestatementormisrepresentationthatImaymakewhileusingthisdesignationmay
resultintherevocationofmyCCMcertification.
Iwillmakeclaimsregardingcertificationonlywithrespecttothescopeforwhich
certificationhasbeengranted.Iwillnotusethecertificationinsuchamannerastobringthe
certificationbodyintodisrepute,andIwillnotmakeanystatementregardingthe
certificationwhichthecertificationbodymayconsidermisleadingorunauthorizedandIwill
notusetheCCMcertificationinamisleadingmanner.
Iwilldiscontinuetheuseofallclaimstocertificationandwillnotmisleadanyoneifmy
certificationhasbeensuspendedorwithdrawnandIwillreturnanycertificatesissuedbythe
certificationbody.
IunderstandthattheBoardmayauditmyapplicationtoverifyexperienceoreducation
eitherpriortoorafteranexaminationistaken,oraftertheresultsareannounced.Iagreeto
cooperatewiththeauditandfurtherunderstandthatprovidingfalseinformationfor
verificationofexperienceoreducation,orhavingotherstodosoisaviolationoftheCCM
ConditionsandConductandmayresultinsanctions.
IagreethatCMCIisthesoleowneroftheCCMcertificationdesignation,andmyuseofthe
designationispursuanttoarevocable,nontransferablelicensefromCMCI.Iwillnottake
anyactionswhichareinconsistentwithCMCIsownershiprights,includingchallenging
thoserights.
IunderstandthatCMCImaymakechangestotheCCMcertificationprogrambyitssole
discretion,includingwithrespecttoeligibility,criteria,recertification,fees,andcontinuance
ordiscontinuanceoftheprogram.

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IagreetoinformtheCMCIimmediatelyofallchangestotheinformationincludedinthis
applicationwhileIamanapplicant,andforaslongasIamcertifiedbytheBoard.
Iherebyreleasefromliability,andforeverwaiveanyclaimsImayhaveagainst,CMAAand
CMCI,andtheirrespectivegoverningboardmembersandemployees,basedonorarising
outoftheCCMcertificationprogram,includingbutnotlimitedtodenialorrevocationof
certification,includingclaimsfordefamation,restraintoftrade,breachofcontract,and
interferencewithbusinessorcontractualrelations,unlessduetothebadfaithandmalicious
conductofthepersonsoughttobeheldliable.Ifurtheragreethat,notwithstandingthe
foregoing,shouldaclaimbepermittedtobebroughtagainstCMAA,CMCI,oranyoftheir
respectivegoverningboardmembersoremployees,thelimitoftheirliabilityandextentof
myrecoveryshallbeanyregistrationorapplicationfeespaidbymetoCMAAorCMCI
relatedtocertification.
IagreethatthisApplicationshallbeinterpretedandgovernedbythelawsofthe
CommonwealthofVirginia,withoutregardtoconflictsprinciples,andexclusivejurisdiction
foranylegalproceedingresidesinfederalorStatecourtinNorthernVirginia,andtheparties
agreeandexpresslyconsenttotheexerciseofpersonaljurisdictionintheCommonwealthof
Virginia.
Iagreethatnoassociation,agency,apparentagency,employer/employeerelationship,
partnership,orjointventureiscreatedbyvirtueofissuanceoftheCCMdesignationtomeby
CMCIorCMAA.
Iunderstandthatifsuccessful,IwillbelistedintheonlineCCMregistry;however,ifinthe
future,ifIshouldnotwanttocontinuetobelistedintheCCMregistry,Iwillsendanemail
statingsuchtocertification@cmaanet.org.
IagreetogivepermissiontotheBoard,anditsagentsandcontractors,permissiontocontact
mebyU.S.mail,electronicmail,facsimile,orthroughothermediaonmattersthatCMCIand
CMAAbelievesmaybeofimportancetome.ShouldIwishtobetakenoffthecertification
mailinglistinthefuture,Iwillsendanemailrequeststatingsucharequestto
IherebyattestthatIampersonallysigningthisapplicationandthatIwillbetheindividual
takingtheCCMexaminationIhaveappliedfor,solelyforthepurposeofbecomingaCCM.I
furtherunderstandthatIamprohibitedfromtransmittinginformationregarding
examinationquestionsorcontentinanyformtoanypersonorentityandunderstandthat
failuretocomplywiththisprohibitionmayresultinmycertificationbeingrevokedand/or
legalactionbeingtakenagainstme.

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MAINTAININGYOURCCM
RenewalPolicy
Tomaintaintheintegrityandvalueof
certificationinourdynamicdesignand
constructionindustry,CCMdesignated
individualsmustrenewtheircertification
everythreeyearsbyfurtherprofessional
development.TheCCMholdermustsubmit
aCertificationRenewalApplicationtothe
certificationofficeeverythreeyearswiththe
requiredinformationandarenewalfee
CCMcertificationrenewalisbasedonthe
accumulationofpointsearnedthrough
variousactivities.Atotalof25pointsare
requiredevery3yearsalongwithpayment
fortherenewalfee.
PointsforallprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesmustspecificallyrelatetoConstruction
Management.
Recertificationpointscanbeearnedanytimeafterthedateappearingontheindividuals
CCMcertificate.
Nopointsmaycarryoverfromone3yearperiodtothenextoramongcategories.
Recertificationformswillbesentapproximately30dayspriortobeingdue.
Recertificationformsareduebytheendofthemonthbeforetheanniversarymonth.
Recertificationformsmaybesubmittedoncetheatleast25renewalpoints,3year
requirementhasbeenmet.
Recertificationformsareretainedfor3years.
Therenewalfeemustbepaidtomaintainyourregistration.
RecertificationwillbereviewedbytheCMCIstaff.Ifthereisanoutstandingquestion,then
CMCIwillsendtheRecertificationformtotheRecertificationCommitteeforreviewand
responseonthestatusoftheapplication.
Note:Itiscriticaltonotifythecertificationofficeofanyemailorothercontactchangeswhile
maintainingyourcertification.WhileCMCIisnotrequiredtocontactcredentialholders,thisis
theonlywaythecertificationofficemayattempttonotifyyouofanupcomingexpirationdateor
othercriticalinformation.

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CMCIhasoutlinedmultipleoptionsforCCMstoearnRenewalPointstowardstheirrenewal,asshownonthecharts
below:
Section1:CategoriestoEarn
RenewalCredit
Type Points
Involvement/Commitmenttothe
Profession.
Membershipinindustryrelatedorganizations.
(Ex:CMAA,CII,SAME,NSPE,ASCE,AIA,
USGBC,AGC,etc.)
1pointperyearpermembership
ContinuedemploymentinCM/asCM 1pointperyear
ContinuedemploymentasResponsibleIn
Charge(RIC)
1pointperyear
ProfessionalEngineerand/orRegistered
Architect*Pointsgrantedforonlyone
licenseregardlessofnumberofstatesinwhichthe
candidateislicensed.*
1pointperyear
WritingrelatedtotheCM
profession
Shortarticle 1pointperarticle
Manual,Monograph,Booklet,Chapter 2pointsperitem
Book 6pointsperbook
Presentationsat
conferences/seminars/training
sessions
2pointspereventtraining
sessions
ProfessionalOrganizationWork
(CMAA,CMCI,CII,SAME,ASCE,
AIA,NSPE,AGG,etc.)
ChairofCommittee,chapterofficer 1pointperyear
BoardMember(NationalorLocalChapter,
etc.)
1pointperyear
Committeemember 1pointperyear
CMCISubjectMatterExperts 1pointperyear
Mentor(CMIT,CCM,orACE) 1pointperyear
CCMActivelyTeachingCMinUniversities 1pointperyear
TotalpointsnecessarytorenewfromSection1&Section2combined: 25RenewalPoints(RPs)
You are required to submit at least 25 Renewal Points (RPs) combined or separately from Section 1
and/or Section 2. You do not need 25 points from each section and there is no minimum or maximum
amount of points required from either section.

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Section2:Categoriesto
EarnRenewalPoints
(RPs)
Type Points
Professional
Development
Attendingmeetings(localCMAAChapters,etc.)
2pointsper
meeting
AttendingnonCMAAforums,conferences,etc.
*Additionalpointsperseminaratconferences*
1pointsper
conference
AttendingCMAANationalConference
*Additionalpointsperseminaratconferences*
2pointsper
conference
AttendingCMAAOwnersForumorOtherSpecial
Events
2pointsper
event
AttendingCMrelatedcourses,seminarortraining
1pointper
day
Attendingwebinarsessions
0.5pointper
webinar
AttendingIndustryspecificonlinecourses
1pointper
hourof
instruction
LearningUnitsforRegisteredArchitects
1pointper
class/session
ContinuingEducationUnitsforProfessional
Engineers
1pointper
class/session
TotalpointsnecessarytorenewfromSection1&Section2combined:
25Renewal
Points(RPs)
You are required to submit at least 25 Renewal Points (RPs) combined or separately
from Section 1 and/or Section 2. You do not need 25 points from each section and
there is no minimum or maximum amount of points required from either section.

CMCIprovidesallCCMcredentialholderswithanoptionalfreeonlinetranscripttohelpkeep
trackofthecourses,seminarsandwebinarstakentowardstheirrecertification
OtherCMCICCMCertificationProgramRecognition
TheCMCICCMcertificationprogramisalsoapprovedbytheUnitedStatesVeterans
AdministrationforreimbursementtoveteransundertheGIBill.Forfurtherinformation,please
gotohttp://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/LC_brochure.pdf.

GuidelinesforCompletingtheCCMApplication
Pleaseusethisguideasyoucompletetheapplicationform.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsor
concernsasyoupreparethedocument,pleasecalltheCertificationOfficeat7033562622.
Theapplicationprocessconsistsofseven(7)sections.Pleasecompletethemintheorder
presented.Thefirstdeterminesyoureligibility.Oncethatisestablished,completethe
QualifyingMatrix.Ifyouhavetherequisiteexperience,youmaythensubmittheapplication.
Section1: ApplicantInformation
Pleasefilloutthefollowingforms,tablesandprovidetheanswerssought,alsoplease
providethebestwaytocontactyououtsideofyourcompany.
Section2: BasicEligibility
Thissectionwillshowwhetherornotyouneedadditionalexperiencebeyondthe
required48monthsofRICexperienceorifyouhaveformalqualifyingeducationinstead.
TheBoardofGovernorsdoesnotrequireformaleducation;howeveritmaybeusedin
placeofprofessionalexperiencetoaccompanyyourRICexperience.Ifyouchoosetouse
yourundergraduateorgraduatedegreeinplaceofprofessionalexperience,thefollowing
areconsideredQualifyingCMdegreesthatareacceptable:constructionmanagement,
constructionscience,civilengineering,industrialengineering,mechanicalengineering,
electricalengineering,chemicalengineering,architecturalengineering,andarchitecture.
CMCIacceptsdegreesfrompostsecondaryinstitutionsaccreditedbyorganizations
recognizedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofEducationorCHEA(CouncilforHigher
EducationAccreditation).ACCE(AmericanCouncilforConstructionEducation),ABET
(AccreditationBoardforEngineeringandTechnology),andNAAB(National
ArchitectureAccreditingBoard)aretheprimaryaccreditingorganizationsfor
engineering,architecture,andConstructionManagementdegreeprograms.Toseeif
yourdegreeisfromanaccreditedinstitution,pleasegotothispageontheCMCIwebsite:
http://cmaanet.org/cmci/degree_requirements.php. Ifyouhaveandwanttogetcredit
foradegreefromaforeigncountry,itmustbeauthenticatedbyaCMCIapproved
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Ifyoudonotholdaformaldegree,youwillberequiredtodocumentatleasteight(8)
additionalyearsofgeneralconstructionordesignexperienceonpagetwo(2)ofthe
applicationtoaccompanyyour48monthsofRICexperience.
Section3: EmploymentInformation
Youarerequiredtoattachyourcurrentprofessionalresumetocompletethissectionas
wellasprovidinginformationonyourcurrentemployer.
Ifyouareusingexperienceinlieuofformaleducation,youmustfilloutaminimumof
eight(8)additionalyearsofemploymentinformationwithintheconstructionordesign
industry.
Section4: VerificationofResponsibleInCharge(RIC)Experience
Youwillneedtoprovideyourthenprojecttitleandfillintheexperiencematrixwiththe
areasorexperienceearnedonthatproject.Acumulativetotalof48monthsofRICis
requiredinallfifteen(15)boxeswithinthematrix.Youmayneedtoincludemultiple
projectstoaccumulatethenecessaryexperiencerequirements,butmusthavesome
experienceinallfifteen(15)functions/rolesandphases.Therearealsoareasforyouto
filloutthetotalnumberofmonthsyouworkedontheproject,includingstartandend
date,foreachmatrixyoufillout.
Foreachexperiencematrixyoufillout,youmusthaveatleastonereferencetovalidate
theexperienceyouvelistedonthatproject.Pleaseprovideallknownclient/owner
informationforeachcitedprojects.Werecognizespecificinformationmaynotbe
availableonprojectsthatoccurredmanyyearsago.However,youmustprovidespecific
projectinformationforatleasttwoclientsthatyouwillbedesignatingasyour
references.Pleaserefertotheinformationbelowforadditionalinformationrelatedtothe
projectclient/ownerreferenceletter.Insomecases,anexceptionmaybemadeifthe
projectclient/ownerisnotavailable.Inthosecases,adirectsupervisororanactive
CertifiedConstructionManager(CCM),whoisawareofyourworkonthatproject,may
besubstitutedtoverifytherelatedexperience.
Aminimumoftwo(2)separateclient/ownerreferencesarerequired;theycanbefrom
anytwo(2)projectsthatyouaredocumentingaspartofyour48monthrequirement.
Note:ifoneprojectcoversthe48months,youwillstillneedaminimumoftwo(2)
Note:TheInstitutesGovernorshavepassedapolicyontheevaluationandsubmissionof
internationaleducationalcredentials.PleaseseetheApplicantsResourcespageofthe
CCMwebsite:http://cmaanet.org/certification/ccm/ccmresources.Internationalapplicants
mustfollowtheseproceduresincompletingtheapplication.

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client/ownerreferences.Includecurrentcontactinformationfortheclient/owneronall
projectslistedforthe48monthperiod.
Thereferencesshouldbeabletoattesttothestatementbelow:
IcertifythatthiscandidatehasfunctionedinaCMrolewithresponsibilitytoenhance
themanagementoftime,cost,qualityandsafetyonthisprojectand/orprojects(or
program)uponwhichIambasingthiscertification.Also,his/herinvolvementhas
contributedtothesuccessoftheseassignmentsandduringthecourseofthiscandidates
service;theprojectsinterestshavebeenacceptablyprotected.
OncetheapplicationhasbeensubmittedtoCMCI,thereferencewillreceiveanemail
fromCMCIstaffrequestingthemtoconfirmtheinformationyouhaveprovidedonthe
applicationbyfillingoutaverificationform.
Section5: ConditionsandConductAgreement
YouwillneedtoagreetoabidebyCMCIsConditionsandConductthroughoutthe
durationoftheapplicationprocessandaslongasyouholdtheCCMcredential.
Section6: SpecialAccommodationsRequest
CMCIoperatesinaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilityAct(ADA)
requirements.Ifyouhaveanyspecialexaminationrequirements,youwillneedtofillout
thissectionandfollowupwiththeaccommodationsneeded.Someaccommodations
mayrequireanadditionalfeeordocumentationfromalicensedphysician.
Section7: ApplicationFee
Theapplicationpaymentmustbeincludedwhenyousubmityourapplicationtobegin
theprocess.Applicationsthatarenotaccompaniedwithpaymentaresubjecttodelays
andwillnotbeprocesseduntilthepaymenthasbeenprocessed.

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Application

Section 1: Application Information

Section 2: Basic Eligibility

Section 3: Employment Information

Section 4: Verification of Experience

Section 5: Conditions and Conduct

Section 6: Special Accommodations (optional)

Section 7: Application Fee

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Section I: Applicant Information

Name __________________________________________________________________________
Address 1 ______________________________________________________________________
Address 2 ______________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ ZIP/Postal Code _______________________
State/Province __________________________ Country ______________________________
Work Phone ____________________________ Fax _________________________________
Mobile Phone __________________________ Home Phone __________________________
E-mail (please print) ______________________________________________________________
Section II: Basic Eligibility
Certification requires 48 months of Responsible-in-Charge (RIC) experience. Certification also
requires either general design/construction experience or formal education or a combination of both.
Qualifying formal education means a CM related degree. CM related degrees are limited to the
following disciplines: Construction Management, architecture, engineering and construction science
and the college awarding the degree must be accredited through ABET/ACCE/NAAB (see following
paragraph).

You must fit into one of the following three categories. Place a check in the box below for the
category that fits your experience.

BA/BS/MA/MS Level architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) or CM qualifying
degree through an accredited college or university and 48 months RIC experience.

AA/AS qualifying degree through an accredited college or university, 48 months RIC
experience, plus 4 additional years of general design or construction experience.

Define the discipline of the degree youve earned?

Architecture
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Construction Science/Technology
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Other (Identify) _____________________________

(You are required to submit a copy of your official transcript or diploma as
verification of your degree.)

8 years of general design or construction experience plus 48 months of RIC experience.

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Section III: Employment Information
Please attach your resume and complete as much employment history as necessary to demonstrate
that you have met the eligibility criteria from Section II. Start with your most recent employer.
Professional Resume Attached

Most Recent Employer ___________________________________________________________
Address 1 ______________________________________________________________________
Address 2 ______________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State ________________________________
ZIP/Postal Code ________________________ Country ______________________________
Supervisor Name _______________________ Supervisor Title ________________________
Employment Dates ______________________ Your Title _____________________________
Employer Phone ________________________ Employer E-mail _______________________
Description of Duties _____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

The additional employment section below is a requirement if using 4 or 8 years of general
design or construction experience in lieu of formal education:

Employer ______________________________________________________________________
Address 1 ______________________________________________________________________
Address 2 ______________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State ________________________________
ZIP/Postal Code ________________________ Country ______________________________
Supervisor Name _______________________ Supervisor Title ________________________
Employment Dates ______________________ Your Title _____________________________
Employer Phone ________________________ Employer E-mail _______________________
Description of Duties _____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

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Section IV: Verification of Experience Requirements
Using the experience matrix below, please list the projects, one per matrix, where you have had RIC
experience and check all the functions/roles and phases you have experience during that project.
List the project title and the total number of months that you worked on the project. There are six (6)
project functions/roles and five (5) project phases in the matrix below. You must have a cumulative
total of 48 months of RIC experience. This experience must have included some experience in each
of the fifteen (15) identified boxes (functions/roles and phases), in the matrix below.
Each of the fifteen (15) following experience boxes must be verified by a project client/owner (a
reference for you). A minimum of two (2) different project clients/owners (references) must be
submitted to verify all the required RIC experience for at least 48 months.
You are required to submit the reference(s) email address and name in order for the project to be
able to be counted toward your required 48 months of RIC experience. You must include a reference
for each experience matrix filled out, with a minimum of one reference per project. If you are only
using one project for all of your experience, you must submit two references for that one project.

CMCI recognizes that applicants may have additional experience within the verification matrix.
However, CMCI only requires the available fifteen (15) boxes within the matrix to demonstrate your
48 months of RIC experience.
Note:Regarding verification of experience: In serving as a reference for the applicant, the
reference understands that he/she is attesting to the applicant's experience in the specific
areas as listed below. In some cases, an exception may be made if a project owner is not
available. Your direct client supervisor or an active Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
may be substituted to verify the related experience.
Note: Experience sections below are based upon the candidate having at least the
minimum experience and proficiency necessary to meet the experience requirements.
Parameters defining the minimum experience are provided in the applicant handbook under
the Responsible-In-Charge section.

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Project Title ______________________________________________________________________

PHASE
Predesign Design Procurement Construction
Post
construction
F
U
N
C
T
I
O
N
/
R
O
L
E
ProjectManagement
CostManagement
TimeManagement
QualityManagement
Contract
Administration

SafetyManagement

I have the responsible-in-charge experience, as defined by the applicant handbook, on all
tasks that I have checked above. The reference listed below can verify my indicated
experience:

Verifier Name & Title: _____________________________________________________________
Start Date: _____________________________ End Date: _________________________________
Email: ________________________________ Months of Experience: ______________________

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Project Title ______________________________________________________________________

PHASE
Predesign Design Procurement Construction
Post
construction
F
U
N
C
T
I
O
N
/
R
O
L
E
ProjectManagement
CostManagement
TimeManagement
QualityManagement
Contract
Administration

SafetyManagement

I have the responsible-in-charge experience, as defined by the applicant handbook, on all
tasks that I have checked above. The reference listed below can verify my indicated
experience:

Verifier Name & Title: _____________________________________________________________
Start Date: _____________________________ End Date: _________________________________
Email: ________________________________ Months of Experience: ______________________

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Section V: Conditions and Conduct Agreement
By checking the box and signing your name in the space provided below, you agree to abide by the
policies and procedures listed in this handbook and agree to abide by the Conditions and Conduct as
follows:
I hereby certify that I have read all portions of the CCM handbook and application and believe I
am in compliance with all policies related to the CCM examination.
I attest that I will adhere to CMCIs Professional Conditions and Conduct and understand that any
false statement or misrepresentation that I may make in the course of the application process
may result in the revocation of this application and/or certification.
I have not been found by a court, federal or state agency or registration board to have violated
the law in the conduct of my Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) or CM-related practice
or to have engaged in conduct which disregards the rights of others.
I affirm that the information I submit on this application and any documents I have enclosed or
forwarded, are complete, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I authorize the CMCI Board of Governors (Board or BOG) to obtain any background
information necessary to verify the accuracy and completeness of my responses to all questions
contained herein.
The Board reserves the right to cancel or withhold exam scores if there is any reason, in the sole
judgment of the Board, to question their validity.
I fully understand that this is only an application for examination and does not guarantee the
certification.
I attest that I will adhere to CMCIs Conditions and will fully cooperate in any proceeding involving
an alleged violation of the Standards or Professional Code. I also understand that any false
statement or misrepresentation that I may make while using this designation may result in the
revocation of my CCM certification.
I will make claims regarding certification only with respect to the scope for which certification has
been granted. I will not use the certification in such a manner as to bring the certification body
into disrepute; and I will not make any statement regarding the certification, which the certification
body may consider misleading or unauthorized; and I will not use the CCM certification in a
misleading manner.
If my certification has been suspended or withdrawn, I will discontinue the use of all claims to
certification, will not mislead anyone and I will return any certificates issued by the certification
body.
I understand that the Board may audit my application to verify experience or education either prior
to or after an examination is taken, or after the results are announced. I agree to cooperate with
the audit and further understand that providing false information for verification of experience or
education, or having others do so, is a violation of the CCM Conditions and Conduct and may
result in sanctions.
I agree that CMCI is the sole owner of the CCM certification designation, and my use of the
designation is pursuant to a revocable, non-transferable license from CMCI. I will not take any
actions which are inconsistent with CMCIs ownership rights, including challenging those rights.
I understand that CMCI may make changes to the CCM certification program by its sole
discretion, including with respect to eligibility, criteria, recertification, fees, and continuance or
discontinuance of the program.
I agree to inform the CMCI immediately of all changes to the information included in this
application while I am an applicant, and for as long as I am certified by the Board.
I hereby release from liability, and forever waive any claims, including claims for defamation,
restraint of trade, breach of contract, and interference with business or contractual relations,
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on or arising out of the CCM certification program, including but not limited to denial or revocation
of certification, that I may have against CMAA and CMCI, and their respective governing board
members and employees. I further agree that, notwithstanding the foregoing, should a claim be
permitted to be brought against CMAA, CMCI, or any of their respective governing board
members or employees, the limit of their liability and extent of my recovery shall be any
registration or application fees paid by me to CMAA or CMCI related to certification.
I agree that this Application shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, without regard to conflicts principles, and exclusive jurisdiction for any legal
proceeding resides in federal or State court in Northern Virginia, and the parties agree and
expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I agree that no association, agency, apparent agency, employer/employee relationship,
partnership, or joint venture is created by virtue of issuance of the CCM designation to me by
CMCI or CMAA.
I understand that if successful, I will be listed in the online CCM registry; however, if in the future I
should not want to continue to be listed in the CCM registry, I will send an email stating such to
I agree to give permission to the Board, and its agents and contractors, permission to contact me
by U.S. mail, electronic mail, facsimile, or through other media on matters that CMCI and CMAA
believes may be of importance to me. Should I wish to be taken off the certification mailing list in
the future, I will send an email request stating such a request to certification@cmaanet.org.
I hereby attest that I am personally signing this application and that I will be the individual taking
the CCM examination I have applied for, solely for the purpose of becoming a CCM. I further
understand that I am prohibited from transmitting information regarding examination questions or
content in any form to any person or entity and understand that failure to comply with this
prohibition may result in my certification being revoked and/or legal action being taken against
me.

I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the certification-related policies and
procedures and Conditions and Conduct promulgated by the Board. I understand and agree
that my failure to abide by the Boards policies and procedures and Conditions and Conduct
shall constitute grounds for rejection of my application or denial of my certification.

Check the box in front of the paragraph above, sign your name or affix your electronic signature, and
enter the date below.

Applicant Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________________

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Section VI: Applicant Special Accommodations Request
Will you require Special Accommodations for your examination?
No Yes
If yes, you must complete the form for Special Accommodations AND Healthcare Documentation of
Disability Related Needs forms in the CCM Application Handbook and mail to the Certification Office a
minimum of 45 days prior to your desired testing date.
Section VII: Application Fees and Payment Method
The application fee is $325 for CMAA Members, $425 for Non-CMAA Members and payment of this non-
refundable fee is required for processing this application.

Payments need to be sent to the following address with the application:

Construction Manager Certification Institute
7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 800
McLean, VA 22102

Please Print Applicants Name:
_______________________________________________________________________________

If paying by check (make payable to CMCI, or Construction Manager Certification Institute)

If paying by Credit Card:

Please charge my American Express MasterCard Visa

Card Number_________________________________________Expires_____________CVC_________

Billing Address___________________________________________________________________

Billing City, State, Zip Code_________________________________________________________

Name on Card___________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature______________________________________________________________

Date ___________________________________________________________________________

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