Beyond Translation: The Hidden Challenges of Creating Multilingual Exams Valerie Smith , Senior Credentialing Analyst The following article is Part 1 of a series related to translation challenges for certification programs There has been considerable discussion at AACE recently regarding translations, but the translation of exam questions involves much more than simply converting text from one language to another. I had the opportunity to meet with Joy Matthews-López, Ph.D., at the ICE Exchange in Miami. Joy is a psychometrician collaborating with the AACE Certification Board and the Founder and President of JML Measurement and Testing ...

Boost Your Confidence and Unlock Your Best Performance on the CCP Exam by the Certification Board – CCP Certification Committee Ready to take on the Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Exam ? We want to ensure you step into the test room with absolute confidence. Since launching the revised exam a year ago, we’ve analyzed hundreds of memos, monitored outcomes, and listened to feedback. As a result, we’ve polished the Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Memo Writing Guidance Document . While the changes are small—focused entirely on clarity and precision—they have the potential to boost your performance in the communication domain significantly. This updated ...

529 Plans Can Now Be Used for AACE Certification Fees and Prep Courses We are excited to share important news for members and certificants: you can now use 529 education savings accounts to pay for AACE International certification fees and approved certification preparation courses. This change comes as a result of the recently enacted Investing in America’s Workforce Act, which expanded the allowable uses of 529 accounts to include workforce training and professional certification. AACE International’s Certification Institute was proud to be part of the coalition that advocated for this legislation, ensuring that professionals like you have greater access ...

Unlock Your Expertise with the Relaunch of the Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP) Certification Exam The AACE International Certification Institute’s Certification Board is excited to announce that the DRMP certification examination is officially open for registration after a two-year restructuring. This expertise-level certification, long considered a benchmark for excellence in cost engineering and project controls, has been reimagined to reflect our profession’s evolving landscape better and ensure it continues to set a high standard for professional expertise. The decision to pause the exam was to provide time and devote resources to ...