Message from Chip O'Rear, Certification Chair

New in 2008, CSI has instituted computer based testing for CDT exams nationwide, rather than traditional paper and pencil exams held the last Saturday in March. There will be two opportunities in 2008 for CDT exam testing; March 31 – April 5, 2008 and September 22-27, 2008 at 400+ Thompson Prometric testing centers nationwide.

The Atlanta Chapter has always offered a 10 week study course for the CDT exam meeting the 10 Monday evenings approaching the national exam day ($100.00). This year, SpecGuy.com (in independent entity with well known and respected training material for exam preparation) is offering a CDT study course on-line, Monday nights starting January 7, 2008 ($150.00). While our Chapter prefers to hold local study courses on Monday nights, to give the opportunity for candidates to take the SpecGuy course as well as or in addition to our course, our sessions will be offered on Tuesday nights. Contact Chip O’Rear for registering for our Atlanta Chapter study course offered every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Earthlink Building, 1375 Peachtree Street (across from Perkins+Will) starting Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

Advanced certification exams for CCS, CCCA and CCPR will be offered paper and pencil style (as usual) locally at BSD SoftLink at Piedmont Center, Piedmont Rd. on Saturday, April 5, 2008. If you are considering an advanced certification, please contact Chip O’Rear. Every effort will be made to offer Chapter sponsored study preparation assistance for these exams. SpecGuy offers a study course for CCCA as well as CDT.

Go to csinet.org/certification for all exam registration applications and to order the PRM, MasterFormat 04 and various other required study materials. After reviewing the csinet.org web site, if you have any further questions, please contact Chip O’Rear.

Regards,

Chip O'Rear, CSI, CCPR, CTC, LEED AP
Custom Building Products
Architectural Consultant
2597 Alpine Way
Duluth, GA 30096
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CSI Atlanta Chapter
Certification Exam & Study Course
Information

The Atlanta Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is now accepting registrations for its FY 2008 CDT/CCS/CCCA/CCPR Certification Exam Study Courses. These classes are taught by certified professionals and are essential for those who wish to further their professional development within the construction industry through continuing education. Courses are designed to assist CSI Certification candidates in reviewing the examination source materials which include the CSI Project Resource Manual “PRM”, AIA and EJCDC documents and Masterformat 2004.

Through education and examination, CSI certification identifies those individuals who have established themselves as skilled and knowledgeable professionals within the construction community.
What are the certifications?

The CDT (Construction Documents Technologist) study course covers the construction process, contractual relationships, and the use of construction documents. It is the first step in CSI certification and a prerequisite to the advanced certifications (CCS, CCCA & CCPR). The CCS (Certified Construction Specifier) study course covers contractual relationships, document organization, and document preparation. The CCCA (Certified Construction Contract Administrator) study course covers construction contract administration, preconstruction activities and procedures, construction phase activities, and the project closeout process. The CCPR (Certified Construction Product Representative) study course covers the construction process, construction product representation, and the preparation and use of construction documents.

CSI certification offers practitioners a competitive advantage with professional credentials and industry recognition. Gain the respect; gain the knowledge; make the commitment.

Independent study courses such that our Chapter offers are suggested as a source of preparation for the CSI Certification Program exams.

These study courses are pre-registered with AIA Continuing Education System, including examination time, for receiving a total of 20 Learning Units, and qualify for HSW credit! You do not have to take the exam to earn the Learning Units from our study course.

CDT- Register directly with CSI (csinet.org) for the March 31, -April 5, 2008 computer based exam week offered at 400+ Thompson Prometric locations, nationwide.

CCS, CCCA, CCPR- Register directly with CSI (csinet.org) for the exam, which will remain a paper and pencil exam for the time, held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the BSD SoftLink office at Piedmont Center, Piedmont Rd. Thanks to BSD SoftLink for their generous donation of time and space to our Chapter.

CDT Exam Application Fees From CSI National

Early Bird Special $ 235 CSI Member
(before 1-2-08) $ 370 Non-member
$ 105 Full-Time Student

Registration from $ 295 CSI Member
1-2-08 – 2-29-08 $ 430 Non-member
$ 105 Full-Time Student

CCS/CCCA/CCPR Exam Application Fees From CSI National

Early Bird Special $ 275 CSI Member
(before 12-1-07) $ 410 Non-member

Registration from $ 340 CSI Member
12-1-07 – 1-31-08 $ 475 Non-member

Required study manuals
Project Resource Manual “PRM” $ 236 CSI members, $ 295 non-members
MasterFormat 2004 $ 109 CSI members, $ 159 non-members
Various contracts listed at csinet.org/certification/exam source materials list

2008 Study Course Registration Information

The Atlanta CSI Study Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from January 22nd through March 25th, 2008 at the Earthlink Building, 1375 Peachtree Rd. 30309, a few blocks North of Colony Square, the High Museum of Art and the Arts Center MARTA Station. This location has been generously donated for our Chapters use by Perkins+Will, located across the street, behind which is your best bet for parking. We are working on a discounted/free rate.

CDT Study Classes – 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Session #1 – Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Session #2 – Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Session #3 – Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Session #4 – Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Session #5 – Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Session #6 – Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Session #7 – Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Session #8 – Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Session #9 – Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Session #10- Tuesday, March 25, 2008

CCS/CCCA/CCPR Study Classes:
Meeting times and location TBD based on # of candidates and their personal preference. Register early so we can schedule some sessions for you in advance. If you commit to the exam, we will meet with you, “Mentoring Style” to assist in your preparation and review.

Register for CSI Atlanta’s CDT Study Course as soon as you complete your certification exam application with CSI National. Space is limited. There is also a study class registration fee, which is paid separately to the Atlanta Chapter no later than January 22, 2008, at the first class.

STUDY CLASS FEES from the Atlanta Chapter
CDT: $100.00 ($125.00 for non-members)
CCS/CCCA: $100.00 ($125.00 for non-members)
CCPR: $100.00 ($125.00 for non-members)

Download the Registration Form and Fax Back to Reserve Your Space in the Class

Download the Study Class Schedule

For questions please contact

Chip O'Rear, CSI, CCPR, CTC, LEED AP
Custom Building Products
Architectural Consultant
2597 Alpine Way
Duluth, GA 30096
O- 770-248-1212
F- 770-248-9066
C- 770-329-0020

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