Aspen Capital Cost Estimator User Certification Exam

An Aspen Capital Cost Certified User has an in-depth understanding and the practical skills required for building, interpreting, and revising cost estimates using Aspen Capital Cost Estimator. Passing this exam will demonstrate your knowledge in: defining a project design basis, specifying area, equipment, and bulks, generating and interpreting reports. This person also demonstrates fluency with some advanced skills such as troubleshooting and modifying project specifications.

Audience:

Cost Estimator

Exam Details

  • EXAM NAME:

    Aspen Capital Cost Estimator User Certification Exam

  • EXAM NUMBER:

    ACU-ACCE01

  • FORMAT:

    Multiple choice and lab

  • EXPIRATION:

    3 Years

  • DURATION:

    4 hours

  • NUMBER OF QUESTIONS:

    32

  • PASSING SCORE:

    70 %

  • LEVEL:

    Aspen Certified User

  • SOFTWARE PROVIDED:

    Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

Exam Preparation

Training is not required, however it's highly recommended. 
Users will benefit from the optional instructor-led courses:
Develop Cost Estimates for Capital Projects (New Online Offering) 
Develop Cost Estimators for Capital Project (Virtual or In-Person)

Review Exam Topics 
Study Guide

Exam Guidelines

NOTEPay attention to the language of the exam indicated on the website before you register. The instructions from the proctor during the exam and the exam itself will be provided in the indicated language.


During your online exam you will be proctored by our certified instructors.


The following are required for you to take the exam:

1. WebCam to monitor you

2. High speed internet - ensure you have minimal devices connected and use ethernet cord if internet is slow. Run this test: https://use.cloudshare.com/Ent/Machine.mvc/testpage#/

3. Google Chrome Web Browser


Review Aspen certification guidelines before taking the exam. You must be familiar with technology used for online exams and the expectations. 

After the exam

Results will be sent to you within two weeks.

If you passed the exam, you will recieve an email to post your credentials on Linkedin. Please make sure you provided your Linkedin email address on the exam to the proctor. 
View the instructions to post your credentials on Linkedin.

In your post when you “Share to Linkedin” feel free to edit verbiage, however please use the below hashtags. 
Proud to announce that I am certified as an Aspen Capital Cost Estimator Certified User.
#ACCE #estimating #aspenusercertification

If retake needed, a report will be provided identifying areas of improvement. Read Aspen Certification Policy of when you are eligible to take the next exam.

Register for a Exam

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Name: ACU-ACCE01 Aspen Capital Cost Estimator User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 02/13/2025 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
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Name: ACU-ACCE01 Aspen Capital Cost Estimator User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 05/21/2025 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
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