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The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is an individual who has voluntarily met the prescribed criteria of the CCM program with regard to formal education, field experience and demonstrated capability and understanding of the CM body of knowledge. The CCM designation* is awarded to those who have met the professional standards and have demonstrated a commitment to and interest in providing the highest quality professional CM services available. It is the hallmark of the CM profession.
Goals of the CMAA Certification Program
The CMAA Certification Program strives to:
- Improve professional practice through the establishment of professional development goals.
- Identify the body of knowledge and skills necessary to the successful practice of construction management.
- Recognize individuals who have demonstrated an acceptable level of knowledge and experience.
Value of Certification for the Employee:
- Provides a recognized certification of skills and knowledge resulting in increased professional stature.
- Provides a marketable credential to an employer, prospective employer or client.
- Provides increased opportunities for job advancement.
- Allows quicker entry into new job assignments or responsibilities.
Value of Certification for the Employer:
- Independent assessment of employee's knowledge and skills based on a high national standard.
- Identification of training needs and measurement of training comprehension.
- Recognized credentialing of a pool of qualified company professionals in focused career tracks that improves marketability.
- Mobility of that workforce across state lines.
Value of Certification to the Industry:
- Linkage between the standards of the profession and individual practice.
- Assurance of competency upon which quality assurance and quality control programs depend.
- Commitment to the maintenance and improvement of individual and company/agency professional capabilities and ethical standards.
- Respect and recognition of individuals and firms that demonstrate high levels of knowledge and experience.
Value of Certification to the Public:
- Promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the public by encouraging and increasing professionalism in the built environment.
- Increases consumer confidence in the products and facilities provided by the construction industry through use of skilled practitioners.
- Provides the public with an increased level of confidence through the use of experienced and tested practitioners.
- Provides the public with a clear definition of individuals and companies that have established and maintain high industry standards.
*According to The Construction Certification CoalitionEndorsements
American Subcontractors Association
Construction Financial Management Association
National Society of Professional Engineers
Northwest Council for Construction Consumers
Society for Marketing Professional Services
Western Council for Construction Consumers
Select a destination to explore CM Certification...CCM Certification Process & Procedures
Outline of CM Functions/Roles for Each Phase of the Project
CMAA Certified Construction Manager Exam Study Guide
Certification Application
If you have any questions regarding CM Certification and processes involved, click here or call CMCI's Certification Department at (703) 356-2622.
