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ACI Certifications

  • Registration is open for a session once it has an active More Info/Register Now link
  • An email will be sent to our contact list once a session is open for registration.
    • To be added to the contact list, email [email protected].
    • Please indicate which list you want to be added to, Seattle or Spokane.
  • Study Guides are mailed to the address on the registration no later than 2 weeks prior session date once a paid registration is received.          

Seattle Sessions: Schedule subject to full sessions

  • ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer | session planned on an as-needed-basis | Please submit registration form | Access form HERE

   January 2023

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | January 18 & 19, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | January 19, 2023 | Examiner: Rob Shogren | Seattle Area | Session Complete

   February 2023

  • ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1 | February 8 & 9, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Masonry Field Testing Tech | February 15 & 16, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | February 22 & 23, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete

   March 2023

  • ACI Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Tech. | March 1 & 2, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | March 7, 2023 | Examiner: Rob Shogren | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Masonry Laboratory Testing Tech | March 15 & 16, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | March 22, 2023 | Examiner: Rob Shogren | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | March 21, & 23 or 25, 2023 | Examiner: Randy Mawdsley | Seattle Area | Session Complete

   April 2023   

  • ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1 | April 5 & 6, 2023 | Examiner: Rob Shogren | Seattle Area |  Session Complete
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | April 19 & 20, 2023 | Examiner: Randy Mawdsley | Seattle Area | Session Complete

   May 2023

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | May 17 & 18, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete

   June 2023

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | June 14 & 15, 2023 | Examiner: Randy Mawdsley | Seattle Area | Session Complete

   September 2023

  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | September 12, 2023 | Examiner: Rob Shogren | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | September 13 & 14, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Tech. | September 20, 2023 | Examiner: Rob Shogren | Seattle Area | Session Complete

   October 2023   

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | October 11 & 12, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session is Full
  • ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1 | October 25 & 26, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Session is Full

   November 2023

  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | November 9, 2023 | Examiner: Rob Shogren | Seattle Area | Registration Opens in 10/23
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | November 15 & 16, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Registration Opens in 10/23

   December 2023

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | December 13 & 14, 2023 | Examiner: Ken Sahi | Seattle Area | Registration Opens in 11/23

Spokane Sessions: Schedule subject to full sessions

   January 2023

  • ACI Aggregate / Soils Base Testing Technician: January 18 & 19, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete
    • If you missed registering for this session, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] to let us know. This will assist us in planning the next Aggregate / Soils Base certification session. Thank you

   February 2023

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | February 8 & 9, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1 | February 22 & 23, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | February 22 & 23, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete

   March 2023

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | March 1 & 2, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete

   April 2023

  • ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1 | April 5 & 6, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | April 5 & 6, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area |  Session Complete
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | April 12 & 13, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete

   May 2023

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1 | May 17 & 18, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete

   June 2023

  • ACI Aggregate / Soils Base Testing Technician: June 6 & 7, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete

    September 2023 

  • ACI Concrete Field Test Tech Grade 1 | September 13 & 14, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Complete
  • ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1 | September 27 & 28, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | More Info/Register Now
  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | September 27 & 28, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session is Full

   October 2023 

  • ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician | October 5 & 6, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Lewis | Spokane Area | More Info/Register Now
  • ACI Masonry Field | October 12 & 13, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Lewis | Spokane Area | More Info/Register Now
  • ACI Concrete Field Test Tech Grade 1 | October 25 & 26, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | More Info/Register Now

   November 2023 

  • ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1 | November 8 & 9, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Session Canceled, Next in 2024
  • ACI Strength Testing Technician | November 8 & 9, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | More Info/Register Now
  • ACI Masonry Lab | November 16 & 17, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Lewis | Spokane Area | More Info/Register Now

   December 2023 

  • ACI Concrete Field Test Tech Grade 1 | December 6 & 7, 2023 | Examiner: Ryan Matteson | Spokane Area | Registration Opens in 11/23 

2023 ACI Certification Full Examination Registration Rates

Program

WACA Member Rate

Non-Member Rate
Concrete Field Testing
Tech Grade 1
$505 $580
Aggregate Testing
Tech - Level 1
$495 $570
Concrete Strength
Testing Tech
$495 $570
Masonry Field
Testing Tech
$495 $570
Masonry Laboratory
Testing Tech
$495 $570
Aggregate Base Testing or
Aggregate Testing Level 2
$495 $570

 

 Questions

Please check back for more dates and registration opportunities as they become available. 


ACI Certification Registration: General Information

The Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association provides the following certifications. Please click the appropriate certification program below for a detailed description of the requirements. Once classes become available, we recommend registering as soon as possible. Entry into a certification class is on a first-come, first-paid basis.
 

Registration process overview:

  • An active registration link indicates that registration is open. Online registration is preferred.
  • Click “More Info” for session details and an online registration link. Registration links are also available on the ACI Certification calendar posts.
  • As classes fill, registration for the next session will become available.   
  • Aggregate Level 1 and Strength Technician Sessions depend on session size. There is a minimum of 7 examinees for a session to be held.
 

ACI Certification Programs:

FAQ
  ACI provides Certification FAQs (click FAQ image)



ACI Field Testing Certification

A Concrete Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to competently and properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Field Technician Certification Program page on ACI National's website.


ACI Strength Testing Certification

A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record and report the results of four basic laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification page on ACI National's website.

Dates and registration costs are subject to change if a minimum of 10 attendees per exam is not met. Classes may be rescheduled.


ACI Aggregate Technician Certification

An Aggregate Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Aggregate Technician Certification page on ACI National's website.


ACI Adhesive Anchor

An Adhesive Anchor Installer is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The Adhesive Anchor Installer must also demonstrate possession of the knowledge to properly assess ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools for installing adhesive anchors and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with the installation of an adhesive anchor or when additional guidance from a supervisor/foreman/project engineer is needed.

Register  Please click the Register button to access the registration form.          

A minimum number of attendees is required to hold an exam.  When we have enough students, your card will be charged, study materials will be sent, and a date will be set. 


ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate & Advance Finisher Certification

  • A Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure, and protect concrete flatwork.
  • A Concrete Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure, and protect concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Concrete Flatwork Finisher.
  • ACI FF classes are generally self-study. Please call the association office for details. 206.878.1622
  • View the registration form HERE and work experience form HERE

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION TESTING

(Typically Single Person Exam on Self Study Basis).  Call the association office for more details.

Registration Fees:
Specialty Certifications are charged at various rates.  Please contact our office. Payment must be received with a completed registration form. Cost subject to additional examiner fees and/or expenses.

Cancellation Policy: Once exams are ordered, a cancellation fee of $195 is applied. 


ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector

A Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector is a person who has demonstrated proficiency in concrete inspection methods for transportation projects, including pre-placement, placement, and post-placement operations.

ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector

Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person qualified to inspect and record the results of concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. The program covers inspection during pre-placement, placement, and post-placement operations. 

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For more information on the ACI Certification process, please contact Mary Bauer at (206) 878-1622 or by email at [email protected].