Getting CCP Certified in Saudi Arabia: Eligibility, Fees and Exam Options

Same certification, same rules

AACE runs the CCP as a single international credential, so there's no Saudi version, no regional fee and no different eligibility bar. You apply through AACE's portal, AACE checks your documents and AACE issues the certificate. Our application walkthrough covers each screen.

Is it the right credential for you?

The CCP covers the core of cost work on capital projects: estimating, budgets, cost control, performance measurement and reporting, with smaller sections on scheduling and risk. Before committing, it's worth looking at the roles you're aiming for and checking whether they ask for the CCP or a different AACE credential. Our honest look at whether the CCP is worth it may help.

Getting the documents right

AACE needs your employer to confirm your dates of service, job title and duties, either in a letter or on AACE's Employment Verification Form. A CV, contract or job description won't be accepted. If a former employer is difficult to reach, your current employer may be able to verify earlier roles if it carried out a background check when hiring you.

If your letters or degree certificate are in Arabic, attach an official English translation from a translation service. AACE won't accept a translation you've prepared yourself. See our eligibility guide for the rest of the detail.

Fees

Fees are charged in US dollars and aren't refundable. Our cost guide adds up the full budget.

Sitting the exam

You can take the CCP at a Kryterion test centre, which you can find on Kryterion's locator, or online from home. The exam runs up to 5 hours, so choose a slot that suits your working week, and think about timing if you'll be fasting during Ramadan. Our exam day guide sets out the rules for each option.

AACE in Saudi Arabia

AACE International has a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Section with its own community page on AACE's site. Section events are a useful way to meet other cost professionals and can count towards the CEUs needed for recertification.

Preparing around project work

Rotations and long project days make fixed class times hard to keep, which is why many candidates prefer to study at their own pace. Our CCP Complete Self-Paced Preparation is fully online with 180 days of access. 3FOLD Training is based in Dubai; its CCP certification in Dubai page and our CCP in the UAE guide cover the wider Gulf picture.