AACE CCP Exam Preparation: How to Prepare From Anywhere
How to study for the CCP exam online, what you still need for the exam itself and how to match each study slot to the right task.
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Many CCP candidates work full time, so they ask whether they can prepare online. They can, because AACE International (AACEI) does not require a course. This guide explains what online CCP exam preparation involves. Then it separates studying from anywhere from sitting the exam, which has its own rules.
Quick answer
You can prepare for the Certified Cost Professional (CCP) exam online, because AACE International (AACEI) says that preparation courses are optional. However, the exam itself is taken at a Kryterion testing center or through online proctoring in a quiet space on your own computer. Match short study slots to short tasks, such as glossary review, and longer slots to lessons and mock exams. The matcher below suggests a task for each slot.
CCP exam preparation at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | 3FOLD Training, an AACEI Approved Education Provider |
| Preparation format | Online and self-paced |
| Video lessons | 40 on-demand lessons |
| Preparation courses required by AACEI | No, they are optional |
| Exam location | A Kryterion testing center or online proctoring |
| Online proctoring setting | A secluded, quiet space and your own computer |
What does online CCP preparation involve?
First, online preparation means that you study on screen instead of in a classroom. Then you watch video lessons, read the study guide and practise on your own schedule. Therefore, you can prepare in any place with a good internet connection.
Courses are optional
AACEI says that preparatory courses are not required, and that recommended resources are optional. It also offers online courses and seminars of its own. See the AACEI certification FAQs for the details. However, many candidates like a ready structure, so an online course is one option.
Self-paced study
Our CCP exam preparation program is self-paced. Also, it has no fixed timetable. In addition, our guide to the self-paced CCP course explains who it suits.
Want to study at your own pace? The program is self-paced.
Can you take the exam from anywhere?
You can study from anywhere, but the exam has its own rules. AACEI says that you take it at a Kryterion testing center or through online proctoring. The table below shows what AACEI states.
| Question | What AACEI says |
|---|---|
| Where can you take the exam? | At a Kryterion testing center, or through online proctoring |
| What does online proctoring need? | A secluded, quiet space and your own computer that meets the system requirements |
| Is a work computer suitable? | AACEI does not recommend it |
| Can the exam be arranged at your company? | No |
Therefore, plan your study location and your exam location separately. Our guide to where you can take the CCP exam compares the two options. Also, our guide to the Kryterion system check shows how to test your computer for online proctoring.
What do you need to set up?
However, you need little equipment to study online. The table below lists five items and a tip for each. However, the table is our suggestion and not an AACEI statement.
| Item | Why it matters | Our tip |
|---|---|---|
| A reliable internet connection | Video lessons and mock exams run online | Test it in the place where you study most |
| A device that plays video | You watch the lessons on screen | Keep it charged or plugged in |
| A notes file or notebook | Notes make revision faster | Use one page per lesson |
| A quiet space | Mock exams need focus | Plan these for your best slots |
| A study calendar | Self-paced study needs a routine | Block the same slots each week |
Our guide to using video lessons and a study guide together shows how to combine them. Also, our guide to taking notes from CCP video lessons gives a one-page layout.
Which task suits your study slot?
Studying from anywhere means studying in slots of different lengths. For example, short slots suit short tasks. Therefore, enter your slot and the matcher suggests a task.
Study slot matcher
For planning only. Enter the minutes in your study slot and choose where you are. The matcher then suggests a task.
About this example: it starts with a 30-minute slot in a quiet space. Change the numbers to match your day.
Want mock exams you can take from home? The program includes 3 full-length mock exams.
How do you stay on track?
Online study needs a routine, because nobody sets your timetable. First, set a weekly target and block the same slots each week. Then check your progress with a mock exam.
Review your results
Take a mock exam and compare your scores by domain. Our CCP mock exam guide explains how to use the results. Also, our CCP study plan guide shows how to lay out your weeks.
What the program includes
In addition, our program includes 40 on-demand video lessons, a complete CCP study guide, 3 full-length mock exams, a memo writing guide and a formula sheet and glossary.
FAQ: CCP exam preparation
About studying online
Can you prepare for the AACE International (AACEI) Certified Cost Professional (CCP) exam online?
Yes. AACE International (AACEI) says that preparation courses are optional, and it offers online courses and seminars of its own. Our CCP exam preparation program is also self-paced and online.
Do you need a course to prepare for the CCP exam?
No. AACE International (AACEI) says that preparatory courses are not required. A course is one way to get structure.
Can you take the AACE International (AACEI) Certified Cost Professional (CCP) exam from anywhere?
Not from anywhere. AACE International (AACEI) says that you take the exam at a Kryterion testing center or through online proctoring. For online proctoring, you need a secluded, quiet space and your own computer that meets the system requirements. AACEI does not recommend a work computer.
What do you need to study for the CCP exam online?
You need a device that can play video lessons, a reliable internet connection and regular slots of time. A quiet space helps for mock exams. Our program includes 40 on-demand video lessons and a complete CCP study guide.
About your routine
How do you stay on track when you study alone?
Set a weekly target and track it in a simple list. Then review your progress after each mock exam. Our guide to CCP exam study time helps you set the target. This is our suggestion.
Can you study during a commute or while you travel?
Short slots suit glossary terms and note review. Longer slots suit video lessons and study guide reading. Mock exams suit a quiet space. This is our suggestion.
Does online study replace the study guide?
We suggest using both. Lessons explain the ideas, and the study guide lets you read the detail and look things up. Our guide to using video lessons and a study guide together explains the routine.
What does the 3FOLD Training program include?
Our CCP exam preparation program is self-paced. It includes 40 on-demand video lessons, a complete CCP study guide, 3 full-length mock exams, a memo writing guide, a formula sheet and glossary, and support with your AACE International (AACEI) application.
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 (learning management system). It includes 40 on-demand video lessons, a complete CCP study guide, 3 full-length mock exams, a memo writing guide, a formula sheet and glossary, and support with your AACEI application. 3FOLD Training was established in 2008. 3FOLD Training has prepared 30,000+ learners.
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