Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam

An Aspen PIMS Certified User has proven in-depth understanding of and the practical skills required to run planning models.  Passing this exam proves your skills in:  running and evaluating model data and reports. This person also demonstrates fluency with some advanced skills such as modifying model structure and troubleshooting.

Audience:

Process Engineer
Planning Engineer
Plant Economist
Plant Business Analyst

Exam Details

  • EXAM NAME:

    Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam

  • EXAM NUMBER:

    ACU-PIMS01

  • FORMAT:

    Multiple choice and lab

  • EXPIRATION:

    3 Years

  • DURATION:

    4 hours

  • NUMBER OF QUESTIONS:

    34

  • PASSING SCORE:

    70 %

  • LEVEL:

    Aspen Certified User

  • SOFTWARE PROVIDED:

    Aspen PIMS

Exam Preparation

Training is not required, however it's highly recommended. 

Users will benefit from the optional instructor-led course:

Introduction to Refinery Planning (Virtual or In-Person)


Review Exam Topics 

Study Guide

Exam Guidelines

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

Read 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 PIMS Certified User.
#aspenusercertification #AspenPIMS #refinery #supplychainoptimization

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

Name Version Exam Location Language Date Time Zone Time Type Price
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 12/3/2026 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 12/3/2026 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 12/18/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 12/18/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 08/21/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 08/21/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 09/25/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 09/25/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 10/23/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 10/23/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 11/20/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01 Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: V15.1 Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 11/20/2026 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 09/8/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 09/8/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 11/3/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 11/3/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 12/29/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 12/29/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 02/23/2027 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-PIMS01: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 02/23/2027 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 09/8/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 09/8/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 11/3/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 11/3/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 12/29/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 12/29/2026 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 02/23/2027 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: Aspen PIMS User Certification Exam Version: Exam: Aspen PIMS Location: Virtual-Latin America Language: English Date: 02/23/2027 Time Zone: Mexico Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register

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