If you are budgeting for the AACE International (AACEI) Certified Cost Professional (CCP) exam in the UAE, you are really budgeting for two things: the exam fee AACEI charges, and a preparation program. The first is fixed by AACEI and the second depends on the program you choose. This guide shows both in US dollars and dirhams, shows what the 3FOLD Training program provides and lists what to check before you pay.

CCP exam preparation cost at a glance

What does 3FOLD Training provide for CCP exam preparation?

3FOLD Training provides a self-paced preparation program for the CCP exam, with video lessons, a study guide and mock exams in one place. The table lists what the program includes.

What does the course fee cover?

The course fee covers the 3FOLD Training preparation program only. AACEI’s application and exam fees are separate and are paid to AACEI. The current course fee is on our CCP course page.

What are AACEI’s fees in dirhams?

AACEI lists the CCP exam fee as USD 525 for members and USD 690 for non-members, which is about AED 1,928 and AED 2,534. AACEI’s fees are in US dollars, and the UAE dirham is pegged to the dollar at AED 3.6725 per USD, so the dirham amount does not move with the market.

The dirham figures are our own conversion at the pegged rate, and your bank or card may add its own charges. The USD amounts come from AACEI’s CCP handbook, and AACEI’s certification FAQs explain the rules around them. Check both for the current figures before you pay.

What happens if you need to retake the exam?

After AACEI clears your application, you have 6 months to take the exam up to 3 times, with 2 of the attempts at a reduced fee. After 6 months, you must start a new registration and pay the full exam fee.

How does the 3FOLD Training CCP program work?

The program is self-paced on the 3FOLD Learn LMS (learning management system), so you study when it suits you and there is no fixed timetable. You work through the video lessons, use the study guide alongside them and test yourself with the mock exams.

How does the structure support your preparation?

The 40 on-demand video lessons give you the content, and the complete CCP study guide gives you a reference to study from. The 3 full-length mock exams then let you test yourself across the whole exam.

Who is the self-paced format suited to?

The self-paced format suits working professionals who cannot commit to fixed class hours. Our self-paced course review describes the program in more detail, and our AACE CCP study plan shows how to schedule your study around work.

What should you compare besides price?

Compare what each preparation option includes, how long you can use it and who supports you. A lower price is not a saving if you need a second attempt at the exam.

• How long you can access the course, and what happens when it ends.
• Whether a complete study guide is included.
• Whether full-length mock exams are included, and how many.
• Whether the provider is an AACEI Approved Education Provider.
• Whether the provider supports your AACEI application.
• How much of the exam content the course covers, including the memo component.
• Whether the course fee includes or excludes the AACEI application and exam fees.

The cheapest course is not the cheapest route if it ends in a second exam fee.

Our CCP study guide outlines what a complete study guide should cover.

Are you eligible for the CCP exam?

Check your experience against the requirement before you pay for preparation or the exam. AACEI requires 8 years of qualifying experience, or 4 years with a 4-year industry-related degree. Our CCP eligibility guide explains the rules in full.

How do you avoid paying for the exam twice?

You avoid paying twice by preparing before you register, because AACEI gives no refunds and the 6-month window starts after clearance. Confirm your eligibility with the checker above first, then build a study schedule with our AACE CCP study plan.

What should you do before you register?

Finish your preparation or most of it, then register so the 6 months are spent on the exam. Try our CCP sample exam questions to check your readiness first, and keep the reduced-fee attempts in reserve.

Do you have to test at a test center?

No. AACEI delivers the exam through Kryterion at over 900 test centers worldwide and also offers online proctoring if your computer meets the system requirements. Check Kryterion’s center list for locations near you.

FAQ: CCP exam preparation cost

Where does 3FOLD Training fit?

3FOLD Training is an AACEI Approved Education Provider, licensed by KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) in Dubai. Our CCP exam preparation program is self-paced on the 3FOLD Learn LMS, and our article on AACE CCP exam preparation in the UAE covers the course in more detail. 3FOLD Training was established in 2008. 3FOLD Training has prepared 30,000+ learners. LMS access terms and the current course fee are on the course page.