AACE International's Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification program is designed to establish

credentials for the Planning and Scheduling Professional. This certification program gives professionals a
means to validate their skills and knowledge. PSP certification will distinguish you as a Planning & Scheduling
Professional who has the knowledge and skills that impact the bottom line. While many professionals do
planning and scheduling, until recently there was no way to effectively measure such capabilities - except
through real-life performance. AACE's PSP certification provides an exam and experience validation that lets
employers identify those who meet the programs competency standards.
Earning a PSP is a mark of distinction.
What is a Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)?
A distinguished task force of industry experts assembled by
AACE International created the PSP program. In 2007, it
earned accreditation by the Council of Engineering & Scientific
Specialty Boards (CESB). The intent is to recognize specialists
who meet a demanding set of planning and scheduling criteria
by a rigorous examination, experience, education and ethical
qualifications. The PSP requirements have been established to
reflect the sophistication of individuals in today's planning and
scheduling industry and to fairly measure their knowledge,
experience and best management practices.
PSP certification will distinguish you as a Planning and
Scheduling Professional who has the knowledge and skills that
impact the bottom line. With AACE Certification, you can be
sure that you have met a high quality standard.
As your career advances, PSP goes with you

The PSP designation is versatile. It is a mark of distinction. As

with any specialty certification, a primary concern is to ensure
that all credentials are always up to date. That is why the
program requires you to recertify every 3 years by either
professional credit plan or re-testing. The recertification
program is designed to ensure that you have maintained
continued expertise through work experience, continuing
education, professional development, and active involvement in
the profession.

AACE International is a 501(c)3 non-profit

professional association Promoting the
Planning and Management of Cost and
Schedules. Since 1956, AACE International
has provided its members with the
resources they need to enhance their
performance and ensure continued growth
and success. With over 7,000 members
world-wide, AACE International serves cost
management professionals: planners and
schedulers, project controls managers, cost
managers and engineers, project managers,
estimators, claims professionals, and value
engineers. AACE International has
members in nearly 80 countries and
currently includes over 80 local sections.
AACE has been certifying individuals as
Certified Cost Consultants (CCC)/Certified
Cost Engineers (CCE) since 1976, Certified
Cost Technician (CCT) since 2000, Planning
& Scheduling Professionals (PSP) since
2004, Earned Value Professionals (EVP)
since 2005, Certified Forensic Claims
Consultants (CFCC) since 2007, and
Certified Estimating Professionals (CEP)
since 2008. Find us on the web at
www.aacei.org.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to thoroughly cover most of the topics for certification and is continuously reviewed and
revised to incorporate the latest developed trends in Planning & Scheduling Professional engineering related
topics.
This course is highly practical oriented and is handled by volunteers who are professionals with valuable and
recognized expertise in their respective areas.
COURSE OUTLINE IN BRIEF
Planning Basics
Scheduling Level of Details and use
Earned Value Management
Project Scheduling
Schedule Updating, Recover & Acceleration
Project Reporting
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Professionals interested in taking the certification examination.
Professionals interested in reviewing and updating themselves with the latest developments related to cost
engineering and related fields. Among them, project engineers, schedulers, cost estimators, business
administrators and the like.
Professionals in the areas of administration and finance interested in gaining insight of project management
techniques.
Any person interested in scheduling, cost control, finance and optimization of resources around their working
environment.
OBJECTIVES OF CERTIFICATION
o To raise the professional standards and improve the practice of cost engineering by giving special recognition
by their peers to those who, in fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct, have demonstrated
and maintained a high level of competence and ethical practices.
o To identify for employers, clients, and the public, persons with broad knowledge of and capability to
professionally apply the principles of cost engineering.
o To establish a continuing program whose goal is the improvement of individual cost engineering skills and
professional developments
o To clarify the body of knowledge and standards of conduct for the practice of cost engineering.
AREAS OF CERTIFICATION SPECIALIZATION
Those applicants that pass the certification examination will be certified as Planning and Scheduling Professional.
The intent is to recognize specialists who meet a demanding set of planning and scheduling criteria by a rigorous
examination, experience, education and ethical qualifications.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
The PSP requirements have been established to reflect the sophistication of individuals in today's planning and
scheduling industry and to fairly measure their knowledge, experience and best management practices.
PSP certification will distinguish you as a Planning and Scheduling Professional who has the knowledge and skills
that impact the bottom line. With AACE Certification, you can be sure that you have met a high quality standard.
The AACE International requirements to become a Planning and Scheduling Professional are:

Fulfillment of background qualifications (8 years of relevant experience in the profession, of which up to 4

years may be substituted by a 4-year degree in a related discipline from a recognized University)
Passing the written examination.

PLANNING & SCHEDULING PROFESSIONAL (PSP)

CERTIFICATION SEMINARS/EXAM PREP

WORKSHOPS
@
In AL-KHOBAR
24 Jan to 21 Feb 2014 (tentative)
Carlton Al-Moaibed Hotel, Al-Khobar
Fridays: 1pm-6pm & Fridays 2pm-7pm

Contact for Registration

Shaik Alimoddin, Administrator, Mob # 05-6711-3479
Aamir Hashim Shekhani, Director-CET, Mob # 05-5304-5923

Email: reg.aacei.ags@gmail.com
Other Certifications offered by AACEI-AGS
Certified Estimation Professional (CEP)
Cost Certified Consultant / Cost Certified Engineer (CCC/CCE)
Earned Value Professional (EVP)
Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC)
You can also contact the following:
Saudi Aramco
Mr. Majed R. Al-Dossary, Mob# 05-0581-5370
Mr. Mamdoh Mohamed M# 05-0741-3237
Mr. Kenneth Giese, M# 056-951-1594
Mr. Ibrahim Bubshait, T# 03-874-5275
Mr Bakr Al-Hajri M# 05-4241-9000
Mr. Javed H. Merchant, Tel# 862-1849
Mr. Adel A. Al-Saleh M# 05-5345-4448
KFUPM
Mr. Abdul Waris T# 03-860-4536 M# 05-0727-7465
Mr. Shaik Alimoddin T# 03-860-4100 M# 05-6711-3479

SEC-East
Mr. Mohammaed Q. Arif, CCE, Mob # 05-0288-4723
Mr. Adel J. Al-Khalifa, CCE, Tel # 8572300 ext 84980
Dr. Gamini Padmaperuma, M# 05-6294-5764
Others
Dr. Khaled Medallah M# 05-0019-1885
Mr. Madhu Pillai T# 03-8591789x438 M# 05-0017-9621
Mr Cherian Varghese T# 03-8468358 M# 05-0385-0741
Mr. Husain A. Al-Omani M# 05-6496-8885
Mr. Mohd' Rafiuddin, M# 050-4116 812

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